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A society needs a strong economy – without that we cannot sustain investment in health, in housing, in education

Ministers say two existing Covid-19 crisis schemes cannot continue in current form

Both Big Four accounting firms commit to protecting jobs for their staff for as long as possible

Climate change worries more prevalent this year than last

Investors are jittery over possible changes to tax and policy if the party goes into government

Business leaders in western Europe and US most downbeat about future, survey shows

Strong track record with multinationals may provide State with some protection

The days of Ireland using its corporate tax regime as a key attraction for foreign direct investment may be numbered - but where do we go next?

Minister faces task of weaning exchequer off drug of corporate tax revenue

Two of the finalists work in the marketing space while the other brings augmented reality to utilities

Professional services group sees ‘significant increase’ in demand for its services

Smart Money: Ireland strongly criticised for helping multinationals to cut their tax bills

PwC survey finds nearly half of Irish business leaders think AI will have a larger impact

Taoiseach and Minister for finance will arrive in Davos on Wednesday

‘Radical recalibration’ of business models may be required

O’Rourke indicates accountancy firm will continue to invest heavily in technology

Comments come as businesses in Ireland and Britain continue to prepare for hard Brexit

Smart Money: As sterling swings and uncertainty rises, what does it mean for consumers and business?

PwC ‘Irish Times’ event takes place on September 20th with panel of experts

As PWC revenues rise to €446m, firm says Government needs to prepare for ‘rainy day’

Accountancy firm flags significant uncertainties one year out from UK departure from EU

Proposed interim tax could reduce Irish tax take by several hundred million euro a year

EU leaders to discuss proposed interim digital services tax at summit

European commissioner is keen to 'act fast' and impose tax on big internet firms

Optimism level of US chief executives more than doubles on back of Trump agenda

Republic will act as a ‘gateway to Europe’ when UK leaves, US Chamber president says

But hastily drawn Bill could yet spawn unintended consequences

Senate move to vote through tax bill means changes could be signed into law this month

‘We want to tackle difficult and relevant topics for business and society as a critical friend’

Big Four accountancy firm signs four yeard deal to support hurling and football awards schemes

Paschal Donohoe must resist calls from some of the Ireland Inc lobby to slow reform

Uncertainty having a significant impact on Irish business, PwC survey says

Mathias Cormann: Irish businesses could use Australia as way into greater Asian market

However silver lining suggests plan for border tax on imports now on back-burner

However, there is a silver lining as border tax looks like it’s on the back-burner

Ibec advises ‘assertive national effort’ to mitigate against damage of Brexit divorce

Agreement includes three key areas where organisations will work together

European Commission overstepped remit in €13 billion demand, Dublin tax summit told

Trump-selected Steven Mnuchin plans to cut corporate tax from 35 per cent to 15 per cent