Peter Burke

Minister to scrap ‘outdated’ rule and allow State agencies to support SMEs involved in defence sector

This week’s bluster gives the impression of some kind of crackdown – with consequences. Don’t be fooled

Heating oil has shot up in price, petrol and diesel may continue to climb, but it may take longer to see the effect on interest rates and utility bills

With Irish citizens stranded, skyrocketing energy bills and an upcoming St Patrick’s day one-to-one with Trump, the Coalition has much to deal with

Fuel lobbyist welcomes CCPC investigation and predicts it will find ‘no improper behaviour when it comes to pricing’

What used to be a once in a generation event tends to come around a lot more often these days

Minister says report shows where workers engage, the system works but Ictu describes findings as ‘out of touch with reality’

No smoke and mirrors in price rises, umbrella group says, hitting back at ‘performative’ criticism

What Opposition TD wouldn’t loathe the money-hungry gannets or love a chance to castigate the Government for not cracking down on them?

Opposition politicians and farmers accuse providers of price gouging while the Government stands ‘to one side twisting its hat’

Average price of 500 litres of oil now close to €700 with supplier saying demand surpassing that seen during cold weather

Overall, IDA‑facilitated visits rose by 10 per cent last year to 514, with Dublin dominating the list

Ban on planning for new short-term lets in places with more than 20,000 people is seen as a victory for tourism over housing

While Airbnb-style apartments in urban areas should be restricted, regional Ireland, where tourism is the biggest employer, should be left alone

Facility will oversee development of technology that could be used in space or elsewhere

Former Dairygold boss has been interim chairman since June 2025

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Department of Housing says ‘significant number’ of properties will be brought into long-term market

EU’s trade deal with South America was referred to the European Court of Justice last month

There is a reluctance to make difficult trade-offs to address housing crisis

With two rental properties and 300 Airbnbs, Killarney is a battleground for housing need versus tourism

Minister for Tourism says opposition from Norma Foley and Michael Healy-Rae not the reason for change of approach

Meetings came after European institutions suspended contacts with Chinese group’s lobbyists in Brussels

Change coming at Department of Justice, Hamnet hits home with grief charity, wedding group hopes to turn Ireland in next Lake Como

Businesses hit by Storm Chandra floods may get State funding of up to €100,000

Nine will go to the United States including the Taoiseach, who is expected to meet US President Donald Trump

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Denise Kirwan said charge was ‘punitive’ when businesses did not offer ‘nonalcoholic wine’ for sale

Peter Burke is at the World Economic Forum in Davos to bang the drum for investment in Ireland

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty claims Ministers ‘holding out’ and that behaviour is ‘absolutely unacceptable’

Key part of plan includes upgrade for large users, which are expected to use up to third of electricity in State

Under EU Artificial Intelligence Act there could be fines of up to €35 million or 7% of global turnover for large tech companies found to be in violation of the regulations

Rising inflation since limits were last set in 2019 means more takeovers are coming on watchdog’s radar

Under Elon Musk, X is a vast disinformation network, a hotbed of extremism, a radicalisation tool. And now its chatbot is a creator, publisher and distributor of awful material

Labour Court and Workplace Relations Commission only found out on the day of strategy’s unveiling

Proposals form part of efforts to ensure consumer protection framework keeps pace with evolving markets and digital products

Agency says it supported 323 investments in 2025, with employment in its client companies rising to 312,400

Cabinet to consider Bill this week with any legislation expected to have impact on ways public use smart appliances

Government sides with Labour in row over Leaders’ Questions pecking order

Move to Minister Peter Burke’s economic portfolio welcome but challenges remain if industry is to deliver on ambitious targets