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Any Other Business: Irish Traitors proves a treat for prime-time UK viewers
Plus, Paschal Donohoe’s bedside books, Denis O’Brien in deeper South America and the housing tsar’s new…
Richard Curran: Tánaiste puts cart before the horse as he shapes new savings and investment scheme
Tániaste Simon Harris. Photo: Gerry Mooney The Government needs to get its policy objectives sorted out…
Ask Adrian: Can we buy a phone without social media for our son?
Our technology editor answers your trickiest tech questions Mary McCarthy with the Balance Phone she gave…
The novel alternative for those not quite ready to leave their own home
Home-sharing can help keep people out of nursing homes and ease accommodation worries for many Home-sharing…
Your Questions Answered: ‘I can’t charge my boss for taxi fare expenses because my driver won’t give me any receipts’
I have to be in different parts of Dublin two days a week to meet clients,…
John Burns: More uncertainty for Ireland as Donald Trump vows to impose even higher tariffs, despite ruling by US Supreme Court
Mooted levy on pharmaceutical sector could be revived in response to this latest pushback US president…
Ebay to buy online second-hand clothing marketplace Depop for €1bn, as it targets Gen Z shoppers
Around 90pc of Depop’s shoppers are under the age of 35. Photo: PA Henry Saker-Clark, PA…
The smartphone split: how your age can tell us which phone you probably own
Gen Z go Apple, Gen X go Android, and with clear patterns emerging, the choice has…
‘I think there’s a cost-of-living explanation, and post-Covid, a social contract break’: Boots managing director on surging retail crime
Company flags people suspected of shoplifting, employed more security guards and deployed new anti-theft devices Stephen…
Apple unveils new Dublin office and says ‘no barriers’ to more investment in Ireland
Apple boss Cathy Kearney told the Irish Independent that a new high-end building in the tech…
Profits up at Desmond-owned Five Guys restaurants
Brett, Ross and Dery Desmond, sons of the billionaire financier Dermot Desmond, brought the US fast/casual-food…
If I apply for a sabbatical will I still be able to take voluntary redundancy?
Your questions An employee thinking of taking a sabbatical should ask their boss whether it would…
Minister says ‘no intention’ of cutting taxi regulations, despite watchdog’s call for removal of Uber restrictions
CCPC recommends all drivers be allowed to use own cars to provide taxi rides, without needing…
Former Wexford boutique with two apartments is on the market for €250,000
Front of the property. A boutique shop in Bunclody is on the market for €250,000 after…
French owner of Irish lottery operator to seek ‘synergies’
FDJ United acquired the operator of the Irish National Lottery in 2023 FDJ United bought Premier…
Government should tackle algorithms and ask Big Tech for more data in bid to tackle online harms, experts say
Stock image Experts have called on Government to consider measures that would tackle harmful algorithms or…
Bank of Ireland UK is fined £3.78m for failing to implement anti-fraud measures in time
The UK regulator said the bank implemented a system to send Confirmation of Payee (CoP) requests…
Will adding a garden room or home sauna increase the value of your home?
We asked the experts how much of an impact outdoor spaces have on property value Usable…
Two new Kildare land holdings offer choice of development prospects
The 5.5 acre property at Barberstown, Straffan is already attracting interest due to its high-profile position…
Review: Telephoto zoom camera and AI detection tools make Honor Magic 8 Pro stand out from its rivals
Video capture is high-quality but not as good as iPhone 17 Pro The Honor Magic 8…
Just three firms now pay 46pc of all corporation tax
Apple, Microsoft and Eli Lilly likely to be the top payers although companies are not identified…