Time for social media stars to grow up when it comes to tax
Revenue only names people with serious tax debts who have ignored several opportunities to get their affairs in order
Cantillon
Uncharacteristic radio silence from digital banks
Four main neobanks swerve Oireachtas committee meeting examining whether sector requires regulation to safeguard customers
Financial services falling short on customers
Industry must do more to ensure products are clearly understood if a wider pool of investors is to be attracted
Corporation tax-take heads for €10bn in November, say analysts
Business tax receipts continue to strengthen despite concerns over impact of Trump tariffs
Debate on further ECB rate cut all but closed
With headline inflation hovering at 2%, and continuing nerves on tariff impacts, policymakers are expected to hold rates steady
Why has Irish Life Health increased its prices four times in a year?
There could be two reasons: poor management forecasting, or a desire to avoid one hefty, double-digit price rise in the hope that customers won’t notice
The reputations of banks improving, but for how long?
Trust in retail banking enters positive territory for first time in three years but there are still issues with them
Irish gyms make gains after pandemic hurt
Accounts filed for some of sector’s biggest players show surge in revenues and profits
Budget watchdog hands Harris his first headache
Without plans or forecasts, Coalition already committed to big tax package in 2027
RDS members bridle at instruction to use Laya Arena name for showgrounds
RDS chief Paul Kelly has told members that a ‘failure to adapt’ the Laya Arena name 'risks damaging" relationship with health insurer
Revolut’s latest valuation at $75bn underlines challenge for Irish banks
Neobank now seen as worth double the State’s three main lenders combined
Black Friday’s relentless drumbeat
Irish people are likely to spend more than others in Europe over the next weekend despite the perils of online scams
Government department fights move to clamp down on online fraud
Enterprise wary of upsetting social media giants by asked them to verify promoters of investment products on their platforms
Harris yet to prove he’s serious about Finance role
Incoming Minister for Finance needs to focus on getting on top of his brief, not putting out nonsensical press releases signifying activity over real action
Is Aer Lingus customer service aping Ryanair’s?
Former national airline has become a lightning rod for complaint as customers struggle to have concerns addressed
Philosophical Donohoe leaves incomplete Eurogroup legacy
Paschal Donohoe was in reflective mood at what prove to be his last visit to the ECB as Eurogroup president
Worrying drift at DAA cannot continue
Board could act to remove chief executive Kenny Jacobs, for which it does not need ministerial approval. But litigation would surely follow, be costly and messy
Housing stuck at the bottom of planning priorities
Ireland may have a crisis in finding homes for its people but when it comes down to it, they are not as important as geese
Are younger listeners really tuning in to so much radio?
Contrary to received logic, JNLRs reveal popularity of live radio among younger audience members
Coalition has a credibility gap when it comes to housing
Latest initiative maintains existing 300,000 target but gives Land Development Agency additional financial muscle
ChatGPT strikes a sour note with German musicians
OpenAI broke copyright law by using hit song lyrics to train its ChatGPT software without first buying a licence
Auto-enrolment looms for workforce that has little understanding of pensions
Survey finds ignorance of basic details of how retirement savings work and about tax relief on offer
Origin’s new chairman raises eyebrows after previously overseeing sales of CPL and Dalata
Agri-services group says John Hennessy will guide board on ‘next phase of growth strategy’
Kingspan’s data centre bet and the AI bubble
Debate over trajectory of investment boom has reached fever pitch in recent weeks
Valeo’s Irish unit an obvious sale target after overseas deals splurge
Bain Capital reported looking to sell assets
Airbnb awards remind us that short-term lets are a double-edged sword
Holiday let behemoth is trying to tap into the immense lobbying power of the Irish tourism sector
RTÉ management on collision course with staff
Broadcaster has axed its TV documentary unit, with more cuts to come
Manchester fails to live up to Aer Lingus expectations
Chief executive Lynne Embleton says UK base not doing as well as Aer Lingus overall and Aer Lingus is not even IAG’s best performer
LPT returns overwhelm Revenue portal
Randomly blocking homeowners from filing required updated property valuations does little to encourage compliance
Tesla shareholders must finally stand up to Elon Musk
Shareholders gather to vote on an unprecedented package of stock options that could be worth $1tn to car maker’s boss
IDA will be keeping close eye on Fiserve’s share price slump
US fintech has big operation in Ireland but saw its share price tank last week following disastrous Q3 results
Ryanair expects new Boeing jets to arrive in 2027, fueling growth to 300m passengers a year
Timely Boeing deliveries to position Ryanair for growth
Eli Lilly’s Dutch move offers Ireland hope
Trump administration pressure on Big Pharma to focus investment on the US has raised concerns in Europe, and specifically the Republic
US uncertainty offers Dublin and Ottawa potential to boost bilateral trade
Chance exists to increase trade in goods by €1.2bn annually and expand activity in services by almost €500m, notes report
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