Where is the value in increasing the Help-to-Buy scheme threshold?
First-time buyers deserve more credible support than raising the value of homes that qualify for the scheme
How many regulators does it take to completely stifle Ireland’s AI innovation?
The regulatory response to this new technology is critical, the Oireachtas committee on AI repeatedly heard
Starlink’s Irish unit proves a lucrative one for its staff
Latest accounts for Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors Ireland show its 38 employees earned €1.94 million between them in 2023
Economic climate cools eco-friendly purchasing decisions
Just half of consumers concerned by climate change would pay more for sustainable products
Long past time to stop playing politics with housing
Trying to keep everyone happy has seen successive ministers succeed only in keeping no-one happy
Does Ireland’s hospitality sector really need a VAT cut?
Employment and prices are growing strongly in the sector
Fingal council not only party to blame for farce of Dublin Airport passenger cap
Dithering by Dublin Airport operator and Government over planning issues at airport has stymied growth and made us a laughing stock
Croke Park NFL ticketing fiasco leaves bad taste
Hard-core Irish fans were frustrated after technical difficulties and lengthy queues
AIB share sale brings banker pay back into focus
Minister has kept 89% supertax on bonuses over €20,000 for bank executives in place even as he removes cap on salaries
Up in smoke: Minister for Health snubs tobacco industry
‘We have seen products with “Gummy Bear”, “Jolly Ranger”, ‘Skittels’ and “Slushee” flavour descriptions’ – firms blow whistle on nicotine-inhaling products
Are WhatsApp adverts the tip of an iceberg?
From this week, the platform’s users will start to see advertising in the app
Landlords rail against rent control reforms
Tenants and property owners find themselves in an unlikely alliance in opposing proposed reforms – albeit for different reasons
Are Ireland’s tech layoffs down to an AI rout?
TikTok, Stripe, Workday and Salesforce are among companies to record layoffs in Ireland this year