Ministers seeking clarification on pensions overpayment errors after recession ‘salary sacrifice’
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty claims Ministers ‘holding out and it’s absolutely unacceptable’
Peter Burke
New plan for large energy users envisages almost €19bn investment in electricity network
Key part of plan includes upgrade for large users, which are expected to use up to third of electricity in State
EU regulations on AI and plans for limited data centre development to go to Cabinet
Under EU Artificial Intelligence Act there could be fines of up to €35 million or 7% of global turnover for large tech companies found to be in violation of the regulations
Competition body wants merger thresholds raised, so it can focus on more important deals
Rising inflation since limits were last set in 2019 means more takeovers are coming on watchdog’s radar
How rotten does X have to be before politicians finally leave it?
Under Elon Musk, X is a vast disinformation network, a hotbed of extremism, a radicalisation tool. And now its chatbot is a creator, publisher and distributor of awful material
Industrial relations agencies annoyed at being kept in dark on collective bargaining plan
Labour Court and Workplace Relations Commission only found out on the day of strategy’s unveiling
Public views sought on new consumer and competition laws
Proposals form part of efforts to ensure consumer protection framework keeps pace with evolving markets and digital products
Foreign direct investment into Ireland hits record level despite US tariffs, says IDA
Agency says it supported 323 investments in 2025, with employment in its client companies rising to 312,400
Public would have right to download their EV and smart device data under new Bill
Cabinet to consider Bill this week with any legislation expected to have impact on ways public use smart appliances
Miriam Lord’s week: Labour still first among equals as SocDems are outvoted
Government sides with Labour in row over Leaders’ Questions pecking order
Delivery is the key after publication of a tourism policy that gives sector a sense of purpose
Move to Minister Peter Burke’s economic portfolio welcome but challenges remain if industry is to deliver on ambitious targets
Ireland fifth best in EU for women representation on listed boards
Pace of gender representation progress ‘uneven’ across industries
Government could boost merger notification limits, says competition body
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission publishes details of €971m Phoenix Tower deal findings
Tourism strategy will aim to turn Ireland into a ‘foodie’ holiday destination
Tourism added Minister for Enterprise’s portfolio, with key plans to benefit 46,000 small and medium enterprises
If you look closely, you can see a Cabinet rift opening on immigration
Simon Harris and Paschal Donohoe have given subtly different, but important, views on the migration system
Timelines for big infrastructure projects could be cut by a year under new plans
Separately, private sector could be allowed to deliver wastewater infrastructure to speed up rural housing developments
Facebook owner asked Government to ‘intervene’ on EU tech regulations
Meta sought Government’s help to rein in Brussels regulators after €200 million fine
Workday to create 200 jobs in new Dublin AI hub
US technology giant will invest €175m in the city over the next three years
Hospitality VAT cut delayed to July due to ‘significant cost’ of policy measure
No ‘sunset clause’ on measure, meaning reduction is a permanent feature of tax code
‘Argument’ over hospitality VAT rate cut continues to rumble
Sector pushes for lower rate to be bought in before scheduled start date of July next year
Hospitality VAT cut about sector’s viability, Burke says
Peter Burke says EU rules prevented the Coalition from excluding large fast food multinationals
Budget 2026: Public-transport fares set to remain at reduced level next year
DPER understood to be pushing back against indefinite freeze but full reversal to highest level of fares is not likely
Exporters remain optimistic on overseas trade, survey finds
Almost all Enterprise Ireland client companies looking at new markets in response to US moves on tariffs
Burke and Murphy’s clash part of long-running saga
Conflict centres on sub-minimum wage rates paid to under 18s
Proposed rent tax credit reforms face opposition in budget talks
Special relief for tenants in new builds and extending the carer’s allowance are among measures planned in October package
Hospitality VAT cut: Ministers seek way to exclude fast-food franchises
Minister for Enterprise indicates big move on R&D tax credit likely in budget
Government advised to reconsider hospitality VAT cut
Competitiveness council urges ‘a more focused set of policy actions’ than cutting VAT to 9%
Almost 100 bodies in Ireland responsible for regulation and licensing, new competitiveness plan discloses
Plan proposes 85 actions to increase competitiveness by scaling SME research, reducing red tape and investing in infrastructure
State funding for innovation to significantly increase in ambitious new plan
Step change in research funding is linchpin of Government’s new competitiveness plan
Carey told Enterprise Ireland board he had no choice but to resign as chairman
Businessman said failure to file accounts on time was unfortunate and down to ‘some management/administrative errors’
Support grants to be available for companies hit by US tariffs
Agency estimates that up to 450 client companies will be impacted
Retirement age remains bone of contention at WRC and Labour Court ahead of legislation
Complaints continue as growing number of workers seek to stay on and employers adapt to changing landscape
Dáil clerk job up for grabs with a salary of just under €250,000
Overheard: Tourism bosses see upside of Norman invasion and Michael Flatley lets flute do the talking amid Áras speculation
Fáilte Ireland appoints Caroline Bocquel as new CEO
Bocquel will be the first woman to hold the position vacated by Paul Kelly earlier this year
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