Government inquiry into home heating oil and petrol prices is a political diversion
This week’s bluster gives the impression of some kind of crackdown – with consequences. Don’t be fooled
Peter Burke
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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
‘Ireland has to box clever’: Inside the Government’s response to the war in the Middle East
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
Petrol and diesel nears €2 a litre as fuel industry dismisses claims of profiteering
Fuel lobbyist welcomes CCPC investigation and predicts it will find ‘no improper behaviour when it comes to pricing’
Government learning the perils of setting precedents in unprecedented times the hard way
What used to be a once in a generation event tends to come around a lot more often these days
Revision of remote working code recommended to provide greater clarity
Minister says report shows where workers engage, the system works but Ictu describes findings as ‘out of touch with reality’
Cost of home-heating oil rises 60% in a week, but where is the money going?
No smoke and mirrors in price rises, umbrella group says, hitting back at ‘performative’ criticism
Home heating oil and petrol price gougers combust like rocket fuel for the Dáil
What Opposition TD wouldn’t loathe the money-hungry gannets or love a chance to castigate the Government for not cracking down on them?
Heating oil prices increase by more than 50 per cent in Ireland in less than a week
Opposition politicians and farmers accuse providers of price gouging while the Government stands ‘to one side twisting its hat’
Cost of home-heating oil soars amid widespread travel disruption following attacks on Iran
Average price of 500 litres of oil now close to €700 with supplier saying demand surpassing that seen during cold weather
Only one IDA-backed site visit by foreign investors recorded in three counties in 2025
Overall, IDA‑facilitated visits rose by 10 per cent last year to 514, with Dublin dominating the list
The new short-term letting rules: has the tourism sector won at the expense of housing?
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
Limiting short-term tourism lets won’t increase housing supply but will damage rural economies
While Airbnb-style apartments in urban areas should be restricted, regional Ireland, where tourism is the biggest employer, should be left alone
European Space Agency lab launched in Mullingar
Facility will oversee development of technology that could be used in space or elsewhere
Jim Woulfe appointed as new Enterprise Ireland chairman
Former Dairygold boss has been interim chairman since June 2025
Unclear how many short-term lets could be returned to residential use under crackdown
Department of Housing says ‘significant number’ of properties will be brought into long-term market
Mercosur deal may take up to two years to ratify, Burke says
EU’s trade deal with South America was referred to the European Court of Justice last month
The Irish Times view on short-term lets: Government rhetoric rings hollow
There is a reluctance to make difficult trade-offs to address housing crisis
U-turn on regulating short-term lets: striking a balance or a sop to Michael Healy-Rae?
With two rental properties and 300 Airbnbs, Killarney is a battleground for housing need versus tourism
Short-term let restrictions will only apply to towns with populations over 20,000 after Government rowback
Minister for Tourism says opposition from Norma Foley and Michael Healy-Rae not the reason for change of approach
Huawei lobbies Government for ‘proportionate’ EU regulation and cutting red tape
Meetings came after European institutions suspended contacts with Chinese group’s lobbyists in Brussels
MEP Mullooly’s enthusiasm for ‘mother of all trade deals’ powdered down
Change coming at Department of Justice, Hamnet hits home with grief charity, wedding group hopes to turn Ireland in next Lake Como
Storm Chandra: Flooding possible in ‘many areas’ as further rain forecast
Businesses hit by Storm Chandra floods may get State funding of up to €100,000
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Nine will go to the United States including the Taoiseach, who is expected to meet US President Donald Trump
Old order ‘not coming back’ as Trump overshadows World Economic Forum
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Restaurant customer doing ‘dry December’ quoted €40 corkage for alcohol-free wine
Denise Kirwan said charge was ‘punitive’ when businesses did not offer ‘nonalcoholic wine’ for sale
US tactics on Greenland ‘tearing apart’ existing trade deal, Minister claims
Peter Burke is at the World Economic Forum in Davos to bang the drum for investment in Ireland
Ministers seeking clarification on pension overpayment errors after recession ‘salary sacrifice’
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty claims Ministers ‘holding out’ and that behaviour is ‘absolutely unacceptable’
New plan for large energy users envisages almost €19bn investment in electricity network
Key part of plan includes upgrade for large users, which are expected to use up to third of electricity in State
EU regulations on AI and plans for limited data centre development to go to Cabinet
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
Competition body wants merger thresholds raised, so it can focus on more important deals
Rising inflation since limits were last set in 2019 means more takeovers are coming on watchdog’s radar
How rotten does X have to be before politicians finally leave it?
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
Industrial relations agencies annoyed at being kept in dark on collective bargaining plan
Labour Court and Workplace Relations Commission only found out on the day of strategy’s unveiling
Public views sought on new consumer and competition laws
Proposals form part of efforts to ensure consumer protection framework keeps pace with evolving markets and digital products
Foreign direct investment into Ireland hits record level despite US tariffs, says IDA
Agency says it supported 323 investments in 2025, with employment in its client companies rising to 312,400
Public would have right to download their EV and smart device data under new Bill
Cabinet to consider Bill this week with any legislation expected to have impact on ways public use smart appliances
Miriam Lord’s week: Labour still first among equals as SocDems are outvoted
Government sides with Labour in row over Leaders’ Questions pecking order
Delivery is the key after publication of a tourism policy that gives sector a sense of purpose
Move to Minister Peter Burke’s economic portfolio welcome but challenges remain if industry is to deliver on ambitious targets
Ireland fifth best in EU for women representation on listed boards
Pace of gender representation progress ‘uneven’ across industries
Government could boost merger notification limits, says competition body
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission publishes details of €971m Phoenix Tower deal findings
Tourism strategy will aim to turn Ireland into a ‘foodie’ holiday destination
Tourism added Minister for Enterprise’s portfolio, with key plans to benefit 46,000 small and medium enterprises
If you look closely, you can see a Cabinet rift opening on immigration
Simon Harris and Paschal Donohoe have given subtly different, but important, views on the migration system
Timelines for big infrastructure projects could be cut by a year under new plans
Separately, private sector could be allowed to deliver wastewater infrastructure to speed up rural housing developments
Facebook owner asked Government to ‘intervene’ on EU tech regulations
Meta sought Government’s help to rein in Brussels regulators after €200 million fine
Workday to create 200 jobs in new Dublin AI hub
US technology giant will invest €175m in the city over the next three years
Hospitality VAT cut delayed to July due to ‘significant cost’ of policy measure
No ‘sunset clause’ on measure, meaning reduction is a permanent feature of tax code
‘Argument’ over hospitality VAT rate cut continues to rumble
Sector pushes for lower rate to be bought in before scheduled start date of July next year
Hospitality VAT cut about sector’s viability, Burke says
Peter Burke says EU rules prevented the Coalition from excluding large fast food multinationals
Budget 2026: Public-transport fares set to remain at reduced level next year
DPER understood to be pushing back against indefinite freeze but full reversal to highest level of fares is not likely
Exporters remain optimistic on overseas trade, survey finds
Almost all Enterprise Ireland client companies looking at new markets in response to US moves on tariffs
Burke and Murphy’s clash part of long-running saga
Conflict centres on sub-minimum wage rates paid to under 18s
Proposed rent tax credit reforms face opposition in budget talks
Special relief for tenants in new builds and extending the carer’s allowance are among measures planned in October package
Hospitality VAT cut: Ministers seek way to exclude fast-food franchises
Minister for Enterprise indicates big move on R&D tax credit likely in budget
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