Trump scraps tariffs on Irish whiskey ‘on behalf of the United States of America’
US president praises Irish hospitality he experienced during weekend visit
Peter Burke
Engagement with AI at work growing, survey finds
Almost half of those using it say they do so every day
Ibec asks Minister for Enterprise to reject proposed 79 cent increase to minimum wage
Rise has been recommended by the Low Pay Commission
Impact of levy to cover education spending overrun bemoaned by Department of Enterprise
Jack Chambers, who is imposing the levy, said his department would suppress roles and cut spending on consultancy and research to find savings
Ireland can’t be a dumping ground for data centres other countries don’t want
They have become a defining question everywhere – except Ireland. Why?
‘Nothing underhanded’ in department’s changes to data centre report, says Burke
Minister delivers cost of business advisory forum’s final report
Peter Burke asked colleague to ‘intercede’ with regulator over wastewater charge changes
Labour spokesman accuses Government of ‘sacrificing environmental concerns at the altar of big business’
Report lists more than 60 measures to address business costs and ease regulatory burden
Forum to bring regulators and the businesses they regulate together ‘should meet quarterly to discuss cost of business’, report recommends
US college football game expected to pull 14,000 US visitors to Dublin this week
Visitor numbers down on previous years but the now annual event is still seen as important for tourism and transatlantic business ties
Right-to-repair law takes effect in bid to extend lifespan of household goods
EU directive also aims to tackle waste mountain that grows by million of tonnes each year
Health and social care firms to be allowed recruit more than half of staff from outside EU
Change to apply to health and social care sector, but Coalition under pressure to extend remit for heavy goods vehicle drivers
New €30m Dublin nursing home lies empty as owners await law change
Healthcare and haulage sectors say they cannot find staff at home while curb on hiring non-EU workers poses challenges to their businesses
Planned increases to fuel excise duty from next month will not go ahead, Government says
Restoration of cuts to be kept under review while geopolitical situation remains uncertain, Minister says
Dáil recall over fuel interventions ‘under review’, says Burke
Middle East conflict leaves Government in ‘very uncertain, uncharted territory again’, Minister says
Limerick mayor John Moran wanted to avoid taking ‘hard position’ on Aughinish Alumina, emails show
John Moran said calling for a forum was ‘very clever way’ to take ‘leadership role’ without ruffling feathers
Here’s a radical idea for the Government: start telling us the truth
Its lack of candour on big issues such as Aughinish and data centres is rust that corrodes trust in democracy
Department of Enterprise denies trying to ‘predetermine’ conclusions of data centre study
Officials sought changes to report so it presented ‘strong narrative’ supporting the IT hubs beyond 2030
Government appoints chairwoman and board of new AI body
State’s AI Office will co-ordinate approach to implementation of new EU regulations
Poor productivity in Ireland’s domestic business threatens to hold economy back
Trade unions and business organisations broadly agree on the problem and even share some common ground on solutions
The Irish Times view on Aughinish Alumina report: evasion dressed up as due process
Worrying gap between Minister’s statement and what is actually in report
Aughinish Alumina facing ‘marked’ decline in orders from Europe due to ownership concerns
Sales to Russia ‘significantly increased’ since war began, report finds
Aughinish Alumina: Minister’s claims about ‘confidential data’ contradicted in unpublished report
Government’s report on Co Limerick plant explicitly states it does not include confidential data provided by Aughinish
Aughinish Alumina investigation makes ‘no adverse findings’ against Co Limerick plant
Minister says ‘no information’ to confirm alumina from plant being used to supply Russian arms manufacturers
Michael O’Leary chided for commenting on inquiry into how man was almost sucked from plane
US investigators wrote to Ryanair chief after he said initial findings pointed to ‘foreign object damage’
Limerick mayor calls for intensive Irish lobbying against EU sanctions on Aughinish Alumina
Mayor of Limerick insists ‘we need to fight for the jobs’ as report on exports to Russia expected to go to EU Commission
Increase of 79c per hour to minimum wage recommended to Minister by pay commission
Peter Burke not obliged to proceed with increase but such recommendations have always previously been approved
Minister defends decision not to distinguish between miscarriage and abortion in new leave law
Peter Burke says women should not be asked the reason for their pregnancy loss
Give credit to employers: issue of who funds workplace benefits is rarely mentioned
Politicians should be candid when they announce measures to benefit employees
Minister to seek legal advice on publishing potentially ‘sensitive’ Aughinish Alumina report
Peter Burke unable to offer clarity on nature of information provided to inquiry by Ukraine and Sweden
Paid leave for partners of women who suffer miscarriage under consideration
Cabinet approves five-day leave for women who suffer miscarriages before 23 weeks
Cordial loathing between Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin as TDs enter last week of term
Flare-up in hostilities between US and Iran; and back-to-school costs at back of mind
Five-day miscarriage leave set to be approved
Absence will also be available to women who have abortions
‘This can’t be left in a void’: State inquiry into Aughinish link with Russia war machine nears conclusion
Any decision on sanctions against Limerick plant will be for EU, but Ministers here will have to deal with fallout
Ireland faces moral choice over Aughinish Alumina, says former Ukrainian foreign minister
Failure to stop export of alumina from to Russia will be ‘stained with the blood of Ukrainians’, says Dmytro Kuleba
Aughinish: Minister ‘can’t give assurances’ to workers that jobs are safe
Peter Burke says nationalisation of the Co Limerick plant was not legally an option
Fuel excise: You can’t continue writing a cheque every month, says Minister Burke
Peter Burke plays down chances of continued fuel subsidies due to renewed conflict in the Gulf
Civil servants will be permitted to take risks to speed up delivery of homes
Ministers urged to increase recruitment of public service apprenticeships after 2025 target missed
McDonald’s to Chapter One: which restaurants passed the VAT cut on to customers?
Cut makes no distinction between tiny restaurants struggling to put food on the table and the giants of global fast food
Will my next restaurant bill be cheaper because of this week’s VAT cut?
As with many monetary matters, the answer will very much depend on individual choices
IDA-backed investment into Ireland accelerates despite global uncertainty
Agency’s latest half-year report shows it supported 190 investments in six months to June
Customers unlikely to see drop in prices due to VAT cut for restaurants, Harris says
Move helping hospitality sector and hairdressers is expected to cost €681m and has attracted criticism
Government introduces VAT cut for hospitality sector despite criticism
Controversial policy measure has been heavily criticised by economists since its announcement in Budget 2026
One-off rural housing guidelines set to be overhauled
Anti-poverty initiative reports 0.7 per cent drop in child poverty from 2024 to 2025
Online investment platform Trading 212 to create 40 jobs in Dublin
Irish office will act as company’s European hub, bridging ‘Europe’s two most important financial markets’
It’s great the Government wants to boost tourism by 50% - but were will the extra visitors stay?
Industry report estimates that Ireland is short 10,000-15,000 hotel bedrooms to cater for future tourism growth
What does division over abortion within Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael mean for Government?
Possible leadership contenders O’Callaghan and Calleary vote against removing three-day waiting period
A possible solution to the Aughinish Alumina problem
The Irish Government has become complicit in feeding the Russian military complex
‘Big implications’ for Ireland if alumina exports linked to Russian arms, Minister warns
‘Action will have to be taken’ if a Department of Enterprise investigation finds that Aughinish Alumina exports are being used to make weapons for the Russian military, Peter Burke says
Ireland to introduce some of Europe’s ‘strictest’ rules on short-term lets, says Minister
Register for Airbnb-style lets being created with view to force homes out of holiday market and in to private rental sector
Tensions come to fore over drive towards single-tier healthcare
Inside Politics: Meanwhile, political focus on controversial Ireland-Israel matches as, elsewhere, the World Cup kicks off
Irish ‘head-in-the-sand’ alumina approach contrasts with Australia’s, say Social Democrats
Trade in contentious product not restricted by European Union sanctions against Russia
Leaked CHI report states consultants ‘prioritising private over public’ child patients
One child waited seven years for routine urology surgery, TD tells Dáil
Controversial triple-lock legislation to get formal Cabinet approval today
Removal of UN Security Council approval set to spark conflict with Opposition politicians
Wilful ignorance is not an acceptable dodge when it comes to Aughinish Alumina
Irish neutrality is rightly questioned when governments do utmost to prevent ban on alumina exports to Russia
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