Single women account for a third of equity-release loans

It said a large number of borrowers were using equity release to move a mortgage, or…

Ireland ended 2025 in technical recession, CSO data indicates

Ireland’s economy shrank in the last three months of 2025, according to early estimates from the…

Mark Little interview: ‘I remember it vividly. He was so modest, he was a completely different Elon Musk’

Mark Little on the old Twitter, tech’s dark turns and his positive blueprints for the future…

Euro touches $1.20 but US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insists White House backs a ‘strong dollar’

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent. Photo: AP The euro hit $1.20 yesterday, for the first time…

As Storm Chandra passes, the taxman promises flexibility to weather-hit businesses

Many businesses have been affected by the storm Revenue has said it will take a “pragmatic…

UCD seeking ‘experienced retailer’ for €1m per annum bookshop business

This follows the university seeking tenders for an “experienced retailer” to operate an integrated UCD bookshop…

Six-year tenancies will shake-up the rental market – but will it be for better or worse?

Cabinet approves rent reform legislation in bid to end no-fault evictions and increase supply of properties…

Dutch move towards scrapping ban on banker bonuses

Nathalie van Berkel of the D66 party. Photo: Getty Sarah Jacob and Patrick Van Oosterom Bloomberg…

Electric-car sales overtake traditional engines in Europe for the first time

Employees work on the production line of the VW ID.3 electric car at the Volkswagen factory…

Government’s big AI drive: online platform on the way to help improve a million workers’ digital skills in Ireland

Pan is to upskill a million people and anyone interested will be able to access flexible…

This Working Life with Peter O'Leary: ‘You should donate… one in four will need blood at some stage in our lives’

The Executive Director of the European Blood Alliance chats to Mary McCarthy about advocating for the…

The Big Tech Show: The world according to Mark Little

The Big Tech Show Online polarisation, Trump, Elon Musk, AI, media, Ireland and startups — Mark…

Avoca-owner Aramark records loss of over €19m despite a surge in revenues

Avoca is owned by Aramark Ireland Holdings. Photo: Kevin Scott One-off costs of €11.52m at the…

Ireland faces disinformation and hacking threats from ‘hostile actors’ ahead of EU presidency

Russian cyber threats loom large Ireland is facing a wave of disruption and disinformation from hostile…

Thinking of switching your mortgage in 2026? Here’s what you need to know

Between new rules and new entrants to the market, it’s a good time to look at…

Brown Thomas Arnotts ordered to make charity donation for Black Friday sale price breaches

Brown Thomas on Grafton Street in Dublin. Photo: Getty Adrian Weckler and Robin Schiller Yesterday at…

EU and India slash tariffs on cars, spirits and textiles in landmark trade deal

The deal is expected to double EU exports to India by 2032 by eliminating or reducing…

Calls for shake-up of financial services ombudsman’s office over number of rejected complaints

?Figures show just 17 of 271 claims were fully upheld by FSPO in 2024 There is…

Ireland’s public spending is outpacing every other EU country, watchdog warns

TDs to be told of danger of relying on corporation tax Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon…

What’s in the India-EU trade deal and what does it mean for Ireland?

Dancers in front of a picture of European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, European Council…

Aircraft supply to be constrained for years, says leasing veteran

Airlines will have to operate aircraft beyond their typical operational lifespans Speaking at the Airline Economics…

The week ahead in business: Enterprise Ireland to release yearly results and Europe’s low-cost airlines publish figures

The results will provide some insight into how Irish-owned exporters performed in overseas markets during a…