No change to ‘deemed disposal’ rule in Budget 2026

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe announced a reduction in the exit tax that applies to Irish and…

Irish Government to borrow up to €1.5bn even as France rocks bond markets

The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) will hold a scheduled bond auction on October 9, when…

Pre-tax profits at Irish-owned Barchester nursing home group hit €63.18m

Irish racing tycoons John Magnier and JP McManus own Barchester with Dermot Desmond. Photo: RollingNews.ie Pre-tax…

Secretive US firm challenges Flutter under 300-year-old anti-gambling law

The American unit of Paddy Power owner Flutter is being sued under a 300-year-old law The…

IPUT Real Estate buys two prime offices on Stephen’s Green for undisclosed sums

One of the acquisitions is the former offices of Ivor Fitzpatrick & Co, at 44/45 St…

Commercial property market finds ‘new normal’ as interest rates settle

The market is yet to bottom out, with just nine deals worth more than €1bn concluded…

Former health minister Stephen Donnelly joins healthcare consultancy

The business is headquartered in the UK and has offices in the Middle East. In a…

US would face $165bn bill if court overturns president Donald Trump’s tariff policy

US president Donald Trump. Photo: AP US president Donald Trump has warned of disaster if the…

Revenues at Smyths Toys UK arm pass the €1bn mark

New accounts filed by the Galway headquartered Smyths Toys UK Ltd shows that pre-tax profits increased…

Dear Vicki: As the owner of a small firm with no HR staff, how do I deal with alleged bullying?

It is important to support colleagues and address any allegations thoroughly It is important that any…

Any Other Business: We still don’t have a science museum – but we do have a bill

Ali Hewson was one of the museum’s initial sponsors. Photo: Getty How did we get from…

Conor McGregor’s brewery was locked up by landlord for months over rent debt claims

Forged Irish Stout facility also being chased by suppliers for alleged debts of more than €240,000…

ECB boss Christine Lagarde says French presidency is ‘terrible job’

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde. Photo: Bloomberg Christine Lagarde played down suggestions that she may…

Third energy company to freeze its prices as a string of suppliers introduce hikes

Over one million households to be hit with price rises, with Government refusing to bring in…

CRO to strike off two Co Longford firms just months after formation

Fresh Made Homes and Whitestone Investment Capital had been established at virtual address The Irish Independent…

Donal O’Donovan: Everyone is shouting ‘stop’, but ministers hooked on spending are not listening

One of the great digital tools rolled out by the Government over the last decade or…

Gina London: Physical exercise can actively sharpen your decision-making leadership skills

There are strong links between fitness and decision-making Working out has proven to boost your mood…

Big engineering companies waiting for reassurance from Budget 2026 on infrastructure boom

Firms will not commit resources until they know what projects are going ahead Construction of the…

Flattery and payouts: How US tech firms are ensuring business runs smoothly in the age of Trump

American bosses are finding out the hard way, criticise the US president and your whole operation…

‘If we’re not careful, we’ll lose the really cool Irish pubs and restaurants’: TV chef Mark Moriarty says a Vat cut is not the issue

The 33-year-old former World Young Chef of the Year wants to be Ireland’s answer to Jamie…

Premier League title race helped Sky Ireland to revenues of €578m last year

New accounts filed with Companies House in the UK for Sky Subscribers Services Ltd reveal the…

Exchequer expects to collect extra €2bn in corporation tax next year

Paschal Donohoe in strong position before budget, but won’t cut income tax Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe…