Ireland’s company start-up numbers soar to 15-year high
There was an 11% increase in start-up formations recorded in 2025 reaching 26,500 — the highest level in…
Digital Business Ireland says doubling investment in digital would add €8.3bn to economy
Digital Business Ireland, a body representing 8,000 digital and online businesses, says that doubling digital investment would add…
Mercosur moves forward as Ireland’s concerns remain unresolved
Tens of thousands of Irish farmers are due to arrive in Athlone on Saturday to protest the passing…
World’s richest 500 gained record $2.2 trillion in 2025, led by eight billionaires
The richest 500 individuals in the world added a record $2.2tn (€1.9tn) to their wealth in 2025, according…
AI and the next chapter of Ireland’s public service
What does artificial intelligence mean for Ireland’s public sector and, more importantly, the people it serves? If Ireland…
The €170bn ‘resting’ in Irish bank accounts
Irish households are saving money at a rate not seen since the pandemic-induced highs of the early 2020s…
Ireland’s economy is strong, but we need to focus on next level of ambition
During the maelstrom of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, as official Ireland tuned into daily press…
Revenue quarterly list of tax defaulters includes €10.5m in settlements
A machinery sales and repair provider who faced a tax bill of €1.7m topped Revenue’s quarterly list of…
Northern Ireland economy continues to underperform compared to Republic
The Northern Ireland economy “continues to underperform” relative to the Republic on numerous indicators but it is “registering…
Experts warn food tourism and revenue targets face challenges
Fire breathers, dancers, drummers, and an army of Government ministers. The launch of Ireland’s new National Tourism Policy…
Hybrid working in decline as Irish employers push staff back to the office
REMOTE and hybrid working opportunities, seen as a hiring necessity five years ago, are being rolled back, with…
Changes could leave Ireland ‘even more reliant’ on corporation tax
There is a risk Ireland will become even more reliant on corporation tax receipts from just a handful…