The business world is paying tributes to Superquinn founder Feargal Quinn, who has died aged 82.

Mr Quinn served as a Senator from 1993 to 2016.

A privately-funded rapid transport network is being proposed for Dublin. Jed van de Poll, Dublin Metro CEO, explains an alternative to the Government-supported project Metrolink Metro Dublin has a grand vision for the capital city’s public transport.

Last Thursday theMinister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney announced on Twitter that he is “looking forward to finalising” a proposal “allowing Irish citizens all over the world have the option to vote in presidential elections — it will change and broaden the nature of the presidency for the better...”

It has been a roller coaster year for Wicklow TD Stephen Donnelly, writes Juno McEnroe.

Former Tánaiste Michael McDowell says the failure of Enda Kenny’s government to reform the Seanad is “deeply regrettable”.

Although the outcome of the general election has yet to be decided with counts beginning today, another group are now looking to a different election.

I have great respect for people like Feargal Quinn and John Crown who have used the Seanad for progressive legislation. 

Independent Alliance chairman Feargal Quinn has praised the decision to appoint David Begg to the pensions authority, despite his group declaring the move was a “crony” appointment.

The newly-formed Independent Alliance which expects to have 20 candidates in place for the general election yesterday unveiled new hopefuls who have joined its ranks.

Dublin-based crowdfunding facilitator Linked Finance has hit the €5m milestone in peer-to-peer lending pledges to SMEs.

Senior managers in Irish Water will get €420,000 for car allowances this year as the number of staff getting premium benefits continues to grow.

The Construction Industry Federation has warned that many contractors in the building sector face going out of business due to yet another delay in introducing legislation which would mean they would have to be paid promptly.

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Retail Ireland has detailed a three-point plan designed to get shoppers back into town centres and reverse the 25% drop in retail spend since the height of the boom.

Ireland is set to be a beneficiary of the crackdown on tax regimes, according the Minister for Enterprise and Jobs, Richard Bruton, despite the comments from the California Governor, Jerry Brown that Ireland allowed "creative accounting".

Major supermarkets are coming under increased pressure to have sweet-free checkouts after Tesco stole a march on them by removing sugary treats from the tills in all their stores.

The Government has criticised plans from a Senator to make it illegal to go on strike under certain conditions.

The Government will consider referring the future role of the Seanad to the Convention on the Constitution after the electorate decided in a referendum to retain the upper house.

Crash. Bang. Wallop.

When the Taoiseach moved the 32nd Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013 on Friday, Jun 14, he stated that “we are in favour of abolition because the Seanad has not worked and cannot work”.

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has claimed the yes side “ran out of spin” in the final days before the electorate went to the polls and decided to retain the Seanad.

The Taoiseach said he was "naturally, personally disappointed" by the defeat of the referendum to abolish the Seanad, as attention now turns to the need for political reform.

An embarrassing defeat for the Government in the Seanad has been blamed on a “misunderstanding” after four Labour senators failed to turn up for a vote on proposed changes to upward only rents.

The Government suffered its first embarrassing defeat in the Seanad last night as Labour senators failed to turn up for a vote on proposed changes to upward-only rents.

The Government has been handed a rare defeat in the Seanad this evening.

Gold-plated severance pay packages amounting to nearly €5m will be dispensed to senators — even before their pensions kick in — if the electorate vote to abolish the Seanad.

The shortage of chefs throughout the country has reached crisis point and could threaten the success of the tourism industry recovery, TDs and senators were told yesterday.

The recall of the Seanad may be seen as a political stunt but the substantive issue being debated is one that has engaged many people, not least Fianna Fáil’s Mark Daly.

The hunt for value is now “the main battleground” in the country’s grocery sector as Superquinn is to be rebranded under the SuperValu banner.

The founder of the Superquinn group has described the decision to drop the brand name as a “bittersweet” moment in his long business career.

Ireland has too many politicians, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has claimed today as he called for the abolition of the Seanad.

A campaign group advocating a reform of Seanad Éireann rather than its abolition has said that the removal of the upper house would silence dissenting voices, limit debate, and amount to a “power grab” for the Government.

A campaign to save the Seanad, involving a number of prominent historians, academics and political personalities, will be launched today, promising to strongly oppose the Government’s “populist” proposal to abolish the Upper House.

In Jul 1979, a referendum opening up the third-level graduate franchise for elections to Seanad Éireann was overwhelmingly passed by the Irish people.

The Government’s drive to abolish the Seanad was thrown into confusion yesterday when rebel senators forced ministers not to oppose a bill calling for a reformed upper house to remain in business.

The Seanad needs to be opened up to the people, not closed down by politicians, independent senators have demanded.

Irish SMEs have voted Feargal Quinn as the most admired entrepreneur, according to a survey which also found the sector was struggling with a lack of demand and direction.

Don’t call me “dear”, “luv” or “mammy” if you want my business.

Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will host a Strictly Come Dancing live from Wembley Arena on BBC One, 6.30pm today.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that the upcoming referendum on the EU fiscal treaty is more important than a general election.

Ministers have declared properties, shares and holiday homes as part of their annual declaration of interests for 2011.