Transparency International, the influential watchdog for public and corporate governance, has added fuel to the political row surrounding the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation by calling on the Government to scrap its current investigation, claiming the conflicts of interest are so glaring as to undermine Ireland’s reputation abroad.

The days of global corporations exploiting Irish tax agreements to minimise their tax bills may be coming to an end, according to KPMG.

A new Ireland-based property investment firm is to raise around €350m from a dual share listing in Dublin and London and begin establishing a portfolio next year.

ENERGY minister Eamon Ryan says Irish companies have come into line with their international counterparts in prioritising green issues.