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Ireland's efforts on biomethane are 30 years behind European neighbours, warns Gas Networks CEO
Ireland's efforts on biomethane are 30 years behind European neighbours, warns Gas Networks CEO
Chief executive David Kelly said Ireland needed to wean itself off its fossil fuel dependency

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Building stock
Construction sector sees growth in March but Middle East conflict dampens confidence 
AIB Purchasing Managers Index said inflation pressures intensified during the month, often due to higher fuel costs, while uncertainty due to the war in the Middle East led business confidence to wane

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Fuel tax cuts will be factored into next pay talks, says ICTU
'Government has demonstrated, repeatedly, that the loudest lobby wins'

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Farmer, haulier and agri-contractor loses out in €1.55m tax battle with Revenue over green diesel
Farmer, haulier and agri-contractor loses out in €1.55m tax battle with Revenue over green diesel
Tax Appeals Commission found the farmer was engaged in 2014 and 2015 in the supply of green diesel to other persons 'presumably for profit' 

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Clare man chosen to lead European Commission's new elite competition watchdog unit
Clare man chosen to lead European Commission's new elite competition watchdog unit
Anthony Whelan takes key role amid calls on regulators to ease merger rules and tensions with the US over tech laws

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Lithium supplies will not keep up with demand for electric cars
Card spending on EV charging up 59% in March
Data compiled from 79m card transactions carried out by AIB customers

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

The CEO of Cork's Everyman Theatre on filling seats, retaining audiences, and the events centre
The CEO of Cork's Everyman Theatre on filling seats, retaining audiences, and the events centre
Brian Fenton talks theatre revenues, diversifying its programme, and events centre plans

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Oil Tanker Dubai UAE
Oil prices likely to rise after failed peace talks
Analysts said oil prices are expected to rise with equities expected to slide

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Latin woman charging an electric vehicle at home
Irish drivers turn to electric vehicles as fuel costs soar amid oil supply disruption
Rising oil prices and supply disruption are accelerating demand for electric vehicles, with Irish motorists seeking cheaper running costs

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Over-reliance on AI is weakening workforce skills, warns recruiter
Over-reliance on AI is weakening workforce skills, warns recruiter
AI is a tool to speed up basic tasks, but over-relying on it dulls workers' abilities to make decisions and solve problems, cautions Dr Ryne Sherman of Hogan Assessments

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Alan Healy: Even if the fuel price protesters go home, the problem won't
Alan Healy: Even if the fuel price protesters go home, the problem won't
With the age of cheap, reliable, geopolitically uncomplicated energy over, Ireland needs to have an honest discussion about energy independence

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

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Why auto-renewing your Irish health insurance could cost you €6,000
A range of premium rises are coming into force this month which policy holders need to review, writes John Hearne

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Small firms regard geopolitical volatility as a major risk
Small firms regard geopolitical volatility as a major risk
In response to the uncertainty, 66% of firms report increasing digitalisation, 60% said they plan to increase overall investment in operations, while 58% are investing in automation and AI

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Price of home heating oil hits highest level since 1996 amid war in Iran
Price of home heating oil hits highest level since 1996 amid war in Iran
CSO said home heating oil prices were up by over 63% compared to last year

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Sites 'ceasing production' as fuel protests threaten critical supply chains
Sites 'ceasing production' as fuel protests threaten critical supply chains
Business lobby group Ibec has warned food, medicines and construction businesses are all reporting growing risks to production processes unless the protests are removed

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Inflation figures
Inflation jumps to highest levels in more than two years
Trump’s war in the Middle East has upended the outlook for consumers, says analyst

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Chat GPT
Adoption of AI will see Irish job losses
Highly-skilled occupations are exposed, says ESRI and Dept of Finance report

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Bank of France Sees Sustained Economic Growth in Early 2026
European stocks stage biggest rally in a year on ceasefire deal
In Dublin, the ISEQ All Share index rose more than 6%

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Tanaiste Simon Harris visit to UK
Inheritance Tax reform campaign says talks with Simon Harris 'extremely productive'
End Discrimination in Inheritance Tax campaign is seeking an index-linked lifetime tax-free threshold to replace the current inheritance tax structure

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Bank holiday getaway
No seat cap planned for Dublin Airport winter season, says IAA
Draft decision by the IAA adds 14 departure, 16 arrivals, and increases the total limits by 32 per day

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Overall balance sheet of credit unions tops €22.5bn amid new lending limits 
Overall balance sheet of credit unions tops €22.5bn amid new lending limits 
Central Bank of Ireland said gross loans outstanding across the sector rose by 8% in the year to €7.7bn

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

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Oil prices plunge below $100, stocks surge after US-Iran ceasefire
US and Iran agree to a conditional two-week ceasefire, immediately plunging oil prices below $100

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Tax receipts rise by €700m as households and businesses seek further support measures
State recorded a €200m deficit after transfers to rainy day funds

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Shoppers at supermarket Sainsbury's for their weekly shopping when special prices are on offer, dealing with the cost of living
Grocery inflation hits 6.5% with 'additional price increases' ahead due to Iran war
Analysis also reveals that 26% of Irish shoppers now 'describe themselves as financially struggling'

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Competitiveness, cost of living and housing among key priorities for Cork businesses in Budget 2027
Competitiveness, cost of living and housing among key priorities for Cork businesses in Budget 2027
Geopolitical disruption and global trade uncertainty were cited as the top three emerging challenges for Cork businesses over the next three to five years

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Bitcoin Hits $100,000 for First Time on Optimism Over US Support
Central Bank notes rise in cryptocurrency spending as overall value of card payments totals €8.75bn
February saw quasi cash spending rise by almost 5% to over €13.5m, the Central Bank of Ireland found

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Start-up formations rise 14% despite economic volatility
Start-up formations rise 14% despite economic volatility
High growth sectors such as computing and manufacturing drove start-up growth

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Donald Trump
Slowdown in Irish services sector as Iran fears weigh on businesses
Latest PMI shows new business activity growing at slowest in six months

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Newly built houses in Ireland
First Home Scheme passes 10,000 approvals with almost one in five in Cork
Scheme aids first-time buyers who have a deposit and mortgage approval but still can't cover the cost of a new-build home

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

'Does it take 17 or 18 people on screen to deal with planning queries?'
'Does it take 17 or 18 people on screen to deal with planning queries?'
Construction Industry Federation's Cork branch chair Patsy Supple on future of the industry

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Heathrow airport stock
Fuel restrictions hit Italian airports as conflict in Middle East continues
Europe is the main importer of jet fuel from the Persian Gulf

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

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AI can complement, not cannibalise, Irish retail
Bank of Ireland's head of retail Owen Clifford on the potential of AI for Irish retail business

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Petrol pump filling nozzles
Call for EU windfall tax on energy profits as fuel prices rise
Finance ministers of Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Austria say measure could help fund relief for consumers facing high energy prices

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

The Gulf conflict: Irish businesses face export challenges and opportunities
The Gulf conflict: Irish businesses face export challenges and opportunities
Despite the disruptions to trade caused by the conflict, we must not lose sight of a bigger, more long-term reality: the Arab world remains a vital partner for Irish enterprise

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

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Fresh Trump tariffs target foreign pharmaceutical manufacturing
Administration will impose tariffs of as much as 100% on certain imported medicines to pressure drugmakers to manufacture more in the US

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Guide to help small firms to cut rising costs in the months ahead
Guide to help small firms to cut rising costs in the months ahead
Small and mid-sized firms across the country can tighten their stubbornly high costs, says  Alma O’Brien of Azets Ireland

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Alan Healy: Ireland is rich in savings — but poor at putting money to work
Alan Healy: Ireland is rich in savings — but poor at putting money to work
Government and EU aim to channel household savings into business investment amid funding gaps and persistent risk aversion

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Gross Government debt fell by €5.7bn in 2025
Government debt currently stands at 32.9% of gross domestic product — down from 38.3% in 2024

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Manufacturers show resilience despite rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainty
Manufacturers show resilience despite rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainty
AIB chief economist said output growth in March was due to sustained gains in output, exports and employment, despite signs of rising input prices from the Middle East conflict

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Vat cut 'unlikely to reduce' level of hospitality closures
Vat cut 'unlikely to reduce' level of hospitality closures
Between January and March this year, there have been 213 corporate insolvency appointments — a  3% rise compared to last year

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

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Protected disclosures made to Revenue up 40% in 2025 
Some 241 protected disclosures were made to Revenue last year, up from 171 in 2024

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Woman working at a restaurant
ESRI: Minimum wage increases did not result in low-pay job losses
The size of the increases also didn't impact overall low-pay employment

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

KPMG Offices In Berlin
Investment in Irish fintech firms up 9% in 2025
The rebound was driven by strong growth in venture capital and merger and acquisition activity, even as private equity investment softened, says KPMG's report

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Irish tourism figures rebound ahead of Middle East conflict 
Irish tourism figures rebound ahead of Middle East conflict 
Foreign visitors to Ireland rose by 33% in February, CSO figures show

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

'Emotional barriers' and economic history stifling personal investment
'Emotional barriers' and economic history stifling personal investment
Central Bank of Ireland governor Gabriel Makhlouf said significant barriers are preventing Irish people from investing

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Donald Trump
ECB says US consumers and importers taking biggest hit of Trump tariffs
Trade volumes also suffer, resulting in a negative shock for exporters, says study

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

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