Ireland on tax haven list, algorithm blunders and a stout for non-stout people

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The hospitality sector. Ruth Andrews, chair of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, argues that when a market such as tourism is broken, Government intervention is needed.
The hospitality sector. Ruth Andrews, chair of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, argues that when a market such as tourism is broken, Government intervention is needed.

Ireland has been listed among 17 territories used as a tax haven by big European banks who are shifting their profits around the world to minimise their tax bills, according to a report from a Paris-based independent research group. Ciarán Hancock has the details.

Consumer spending is now higher than it was before the coronavirus pandemic, according to Revolut, the digital payments group. Charlie Taylor reports.

Heineken Ireland is aiming to capture 10 per cent of the stout market through Island's Edge, which will be extended to bars and pubs across the Republic this week as a high-visibility marketing campaign gets under way. Laura Slattery reports.

Fettle, a new online platform that connects those seeking counselling with qualified therapists, is looking to raise at least €1 million in investment after encouraging a number of leading entrepreneurs to back it.

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Lloyds Banking Group's potential fallout from a long-standing tax dispute with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs over losses racked up in the Republic during the financial crisis has risen to almost £1.17 billion. Joe Brennan reports.

Why would any company let an algorithm do its hiring, asks Pilita Clark.

Eoin Burke-Kennedy says it's ludicrous for the State to be asking the Catholic Church for land to build houses on.

Ruth Andrews, chair of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, argues that when a market such as tourism is broken, Government intervention is needed

The Government has announced further reopening plans which include a phased return to the workplace from September 20th. Joining Ciarán Hancock on our Inside Business podcast to discuss the working options for employees and the challenges faced by employers is Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times, Emma Scott, people partner at PwC Ireland and Mary Connaughton, director of CIPD Ireland.

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Conn Ó Midheach

Conn Ó Midheach

Conn O Midheach is Assistant Business Editor - Digital of The Irish Times