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Silicon Valley nemesis Margrethe Vestager on Brexit and Apple’s tax

Silicon Valley nemesis Margrethe Vestager on Brexit and Apple’s tax

EU competition commissioner says bloc is ‘unwavering’ in support for border backstop

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 16:30
Ireland will not be sacrificed in Brexit deal, EU commissioner says

Ireland will not be sacrificed in Brexit deal, EU commissioner says

Margrethe Vestager asserts Europe is unwavering in its support for the backstop

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 06:39
Explainer: Arizun’s solution to the mortgage arrears problem

Explainer: Arizun’s solution to the mortgage arrears problem

Irish firm comes up with plan to deal with 28,000 mortgages in long-term arrears

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 16:36
Titanic game generates record revenue for VR Education

Titanic game generates record revenue for VR Education

Revenue of €700,000 as Dublin-listed tech firm buoyed by success of new virtual reality game

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 08:51
Irish firm gets €100m fund to buy distressed mortgages

Irish firm gets €100m fund to buy distressed mortgages

Arizun launches sale-and-leaseback scheme for people who don’t qualify for State support

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 04:51
European shares slip as Chinese growth slows

European shares slip as Chinese growth slows

Trading subdued as US markets were closed for Martin Luther King Day

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 19:10
IMF warns no-deal Brexit could trigger further slowdown in global economy

IMF warns no-deal Brexit could trigger further slowdown in global economy

Washington-based fund says a greater than expected slowdown in China could spark further deterioration in sentiment

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 17:19
Profit warning from Société Générale weighs on European shares

Profit warning from Société Générale weighs on European shares

Cairn Homes enjoys 4% bounce in Dublin on the back of positive trading numbers

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 19:08
Ireland would be ‘screwed’ if UK crashes out of EU, exports chief warns

Ireland would be ‘screwed’ if UK crashes out of EU, exports chief warns

Simon McKeever says companies in Ireland are totally unprepared for hard Brexit

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 18:35
Meat consumption must drop by 90% to avert climate crisis, report warns

Meat consumption must drop by 90% to avert climate crisis, report warns

Study calls for overhaul of western diet to help environment

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 13:12
Donohoe hits back at criticism of Government’s budgetary stance

Donohoe hits back at criticism of Government’s budgetary stance

Minister says he won’t apologise for using corporation tax to fund infrastructural investment

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 17:57
Property price inflation falls to 7.1% as market cools

Property price inflation falls to 7.1% as market cools

Latest official figures show annual growth in Dublin in November was just 5%

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 11:29
Sterling rebounds after crunch Brexit vote

Sterling rebounds after crunch Brexit vote

Choppy trading in UK currency after May defeat in Brexit vote

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 17:18
Ibec seeks overhaul of planning laws to address capacity constraints

Ibec seeks overhaul of planning laws to address capacity constraints

Business lobby says current system is unnecessarily costly and cumbersome

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 13:47
Irish goods exports to Britain fall 4% amid Brexit uncertainty

Irish goods exports to Britain fall 4% amid Brexit uncertainty

Overall trade surplus rises as imports fall faster than exports

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 11:57
Rising rents drive Irish inflation to 0.7% in December

Rising rents drive Irish inflation to 0.7% in December

CSO figures say that motor insurance premiums fell 7% last year

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 11:37
S&P warns it may downgrade Ireland’s credit rating

S&P warns it may downgrade Ireland’s credit rating

Agency highlights risks from increased tax competition and pressure on public spending

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 05:01
Currency specialists see sterling appreciating despite Brexit jitters

Currency specialists see sterling appreciating despite Brexit jitters

Analysts say market outlook is strong, as chance of no-deal Brexit decreases

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 17:40
Ibec predicts slowdown in growth as economy hits full capacity

Ibec predicts slowdown in growth as economy hits full capacity

Employers’ group also says Brexit uncertainty may dampen SME lending

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 05:30
Ten firms account for €4bn of State’s tax take

Ten firms account for €4bn of State’s tax take

Corporation tax generated record €10.4bn for exchequer last year

Fri Jan 04 2019 - 05:00
Government is in danger of being blinded by the tax windfall

Government is in danger of being blinded by the tax windfall

The only thing we can can confidently bank on is that the current outlook won’t hold

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 20:59
Government records first budget surplus since crash

Government records first budget surplus since crash

Year-end exchequer numbers show corporation tax generated record €10.4bn in 2018

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 20:55
Have we hit peak gin yet? There are now 50 Irish gin brands

Have we hit peak gin yet? There are now 50 Irish gin brands

New figures show 12 new gin brands were launched in 2018 alone

Wed Jan 02 2019 - 16:30
US and Germany viewed as top destinations for market diversification

US and Germany viewed as top destinations for market diversification

Survey highlights preferences of Irish exporters amid Brexit uncertainty

Wed Jan 02 2019 - 12:55
Has ship sailed on €1.5bn-plus National Broadband Plan?

Has ship sailed on €1.5bn-plus National Broadband Plan?

Government still promising bulk of plan by 2020 despite recent delays and controversies

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 05:30
Perrigo shares rise as deadline for appealing €1.6bn Irish tax bill nears

Perrigo shares rise as deadline for appealing €1.6bn Irish tax bill nears

Listed pharmaceutical giant has signalled its intention to appeal Revenue’s tax assessment

Wed Dec 26 2018 - 17:47
Bordering on Brexit: what those at the coalface think

Bordering on Brexit: what those at the coalface think

On a busy day farmer Joe Parker might cross the Border 10 or 11 times, ferrying machinery and feed between his animals North and South

Fri Dec 21 2018 - 05:40
Average incomes in Republic up to just 1% below boom-time high

Average incomes in Republic up to just 1% below boom-time high

CSO survey details recovery in household disposable income since 2012

Mon Dec 17 2018 - 18:40
National Lottery losing market share to gaming sites

National Lottery losing market share to gaming sites

Report suggests lotto’s share now just 13% as alternative forms grow in popularity

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 12:15
UK nationals account for largest number of PPSN allocations in 2017

UK nationals account for largest number of PPSN allocations in 2017

CSO figures detail shifting composition of labour force

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 12:08
Brexit forecasts: healthy scepticism is advised

Brexit forecasts: healthy scepticism is advised

ESRI’s latest short-term forecast doesn’t capture likely fallout of major UK shock

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 00:05
No-deal Brexit may halve Irish economic growth, ESRI warns

No-deal Brexit may halve Irish economic growth, ESRI warns

Think tank assesses short-term impact of various Brexit scenarios on Ireland

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 00:01
Budget 2019 will reduce average incomes, ESRI study finds

Budget 2019 will reduce average incomes, ESRI study finds

Despite pledging to cut taxes, Government’s budget will leave households paying more tax

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 04:55
Aryzta trustee hits back at company over rights issue debacle

Aryzta trustee hits back at company over rights issue debacle

Link Asset Services claims food firm is to blame for Irish shareholders missing out

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 03:15
Revenue pursuing three corporate tax bills in excess of €100m

Revenue pursuing three corporate tax bills in excess of €100m

Public Accounts Committee chairman highlights large amount tax under appeal

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 03:15
Ibec salutes move to reduce work permit waiting times

Ibec salutes move to reduce work permit waiting times

Employers’ group warns skills shortages could curtail economic growth

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 00:05
Housing demand boosts construction activity in November

Housing demand boosts construction activity in November

Ulster Bank’s latest monitor shows greater activity stemmed from increased customer demand

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 00:02
National Lottery develops voice assistant for Google and Alexa users

National Lottery develops voice assistant for Google and Alexa users

Lotto’s new ‘Lottery Now’ voice assistant will allow users to check lottery numbers by voice

Sun Dec 09 2018 - 17:35
Crunch Brexit vote to proceed, insists UK exit minister

Crunch Brexit vote to proceed, insists UK exit minister

Seen & Heard: Stephen Barclay rejects reports that May is seeking to delay vote

Sun Dec 09 2018 - 13:29
Housebuilder Abbey reports 22% jump in revenue

Housebuilder Abbey reports 22% jump in revenue

Company says UK sales are holding up well, particularly in the first-time buyer category

Fri Dec 07 2018 - 17:15
‘Big Short’ investor bets against UK banks, predicting Corbyn will be PM

‘Big Short’ investor bets against UK banks, predicting Corbyn will be PM

Steve Eisman says he expects big fall in UK market as a result of Brexit

Fri Dec 07 2018 - 08:49
State’s tax base now 60% bigger than it was in 2003

State’s tax base now 60% bigger than it was in 2003

CSO figures show income and corporation tax responsible for growth in income

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 13:39
Live Register hits 10-year low amid buoyant labour market

Live Register hits 10-year low amid buoyant labour market

Latest monthly figures show number of claimants fell by 3,100 in November

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 11:43
Limerick firm co-opted to fibre-to-the-home council

Limerick firm co-opted to fibre-to-the-home council

4site specialises in building and designing telecoms infrastructure

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 18:41
European shares drop following overnight rout on Wall Street

European shares drop following overnight rout on Wall Street

Sterling climbs as traders weigh up latest news on Brexit manoeuvres

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 18:29
‘Cliff-edge Brexit’ to have far greater impact on Republic, fiscal watchdog warns

‘Cliff-edge Brexit’ to have far greater impact on Republic, fiscal watchdog warns

Ifac questions Government’s Brexit assumptions

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 15:21
Budget surplus likely as corporation tax take hits record €9.4bn

Budget surplus likely as corporation tax take hits record €9.4bn

Watchdog to issue spending warning after €2.7bn business tax take in November

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 03:00
Government takes in near record €2.7bn in corporation tax in November

Government takes in near record €2.7bn in corporation tax in November

Latest exchequer returns for November show no let up in windfall from business tax

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 16:35
Brexit to hurt Irish imports from UK more than exports

Brexit to hurt Irish imports from UK more than exports

Britain accounts for 24% of food, fuel and other merchandise brought into State

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 14:13
Unemployment drops to new post-crash low of 5.3%

Unemployment drops to new post-crash low of 5.3%

CSO figures show number classified as unemployed fell to 127,600 in November

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 11:21
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