Budget 2026: Welfare, petrol, diesel and cigarettes rise, little change to income tax
Changes in the rent tax credit, increase in minimum wage and VAT rate reduction for hospitality among highlights
Women and hybrid workers face more obstacles to promotion, data shows
Men consistently advance faster than women, with 10% of men promoted within 65 months, compared to 74 months for women
German Doner Kebab creates initial 150 jobs as it enters Irish market
The group plans to open up to 30 stores and create 1,000 jobs nationwide by 2035
Yuno Energy freezes energy prices for the winter months
A number of providers have announced price increases including Energia, Bord Gáis Energy, Pinergy, SSE Airtricity and Flogas
Eyecare group Veonet to create 160 jobs with five new clinics in the Republic
The European group is also considering further acquisitions with details set to be announced over the coming months
Sale of Energia, and all eyes on Budget 2026
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Uncertainty over construction projects is ‘forcing Irish expertise to go abroad’
Despite housing crisis, there are 170,000 construction workers compared to 237,000 in Celtic Tiger
Greener vessels will lead to higher fares and could hurt passenger numbers, Brittany Ferries says
With rising passenger and freight numbers, the French company is looking to an electric future
Croke Park’s NFL game leads to surge in consumer spending across Dublin
Outlay on sports clothing surged by 35% in the lead up to the game, while transport spending in city centre rose by 256%
Dublin-based aparthotel operator Staycity buys prime London site
Deal brings to five the number of London sites under development in €917m investment as Irish group focuses on larger projects
Markets cautious as US government shutdown enters second day
Ryanair was flat despite a planning decision that raised hopes airlines could add up to 5,000 more flights at Dublin Airport
Budget 2026: Increasing minimum wage could be ‘devastating’, say small businesses
Minimum wage expected to rise by 65 cent, or almost 5%, in next week’s budget
Demand for exports declines for second month running, say Irish manufacturers
Subdued customer demand, global trade uncertainty and Donald Trump’s tariffs among factors
Global markets inch higher despite fears of US government shutdown
Euronext Dublin finished the day up 1.6% off the back of a strong performance from budget airline Ryanair and the banks
Insurers in Ireland worried about likely impact of climate change on future claims
Companies also concerned about the cost of doing business in Ireland and meeting European regulations, industry report finds