‘Stealth cuts’ in focus as US government faces shutdown in just days

Accusations Trump administration is swinging the axe without approval from Congress The potential “backdoor cuts” identified…

Irish spirit sales fell last year but exports continued to grow, new report finds

The export volume was up by 2.8pc when compared with 2023. This was due to supply…

Meta boss says Irish parents should take charge of kids’ Instagram and Facebook usage more

Launching new teen accounts in Ireland, Meta’s global head of safety, Antigone Davis, said that parents…

Mary McCarthy: Why Ireland’s Children’s Ombudsman hasn’t done its homework on school smartphone bans

We know they’re distracting, disruptive and bad for mental health – so what’s the rationale for…

Conor McGregor’s stout brand forges new international deals

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor. Photo: Collins Conor McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout has signed a distribution…

Richard Curran: Government must not add fuel to overheating fire of the economy

All eyes will be on Paschal Donohoe come budget day. Photo: Collins No government ever got…

Entrepreneur (21) who gave barbershop business an online boost urges help for businesses to go digital in Budget 2026

Student barber points out SMEs make up 95pc of all companies here Fionn O’Callaghan from Callas…

Christmas event entrepreneurs behind Elf Town put €3.7m bet on Ireland’s love for festive experiences

Business partners Barry Battle and Anthony Hourigan, who launched the event from Galway in 2016, are…

American fried-chicken brand Slim Chickens to open outlet in Dundrum Town Centre, its first restaurant in Ireland

Expansion of Slim Chickens into Ireland is part of a wave of international eateries targeting the…

Michael Houghton: ‘Thanks to solar panels, we’ve gone nearly three years without paying an electricity bill – here’s to 32 more’

Solar panels give you the freedom to leave the lights on without worrying about your next…

Mortgage arrears at lowest level since financial crash

The number of principal dwelling house accounts in arrears over 90 days was 24,583 at the…

Incendiary case as Rocket Pyrotechnics takes planners to the High Court

The Avoca, Co Wicklow-based firm is seeking a judicial review of a decision by the planning…

Gina London: Discipline plus flexibility – the formula for you to succeed in an uncertain world

When I recently sat down with Martin “Marty” Kuhn, senior vice president of manufacturing and supply…

Adrian Weckler: Don’t be fooled by Stripe’s ‘modest’ growth – it’s a star

Patrick and John Collison of Stripe. Photo: Kristina K. Weiss DaiLon Weiss Last week, Stripe’s private…

Your questions answered: ‘Mum’s home burned down. Does she still have to pay the mortgage?’

Plus, am I covered for a theft from my locked car? A loss assessor can assist…

Planning for the future: How to select a suitable executor for your will

An executor has many legal and financial responsibilities, so choose carefully ???????????? Having two executors works…

Employers urged to get staff to sign note if they opt out of their pension plan to avoid future disputes

The auto-enrolment pension scheme, known as My Future Fund, is scheduled to begin in January. It…

Ask Adrian: My phone is playing up, have I been hacked?

Our technology editors answers your trickiest tech questions 81pc of the older demographic (55 plus) would…

Any Other Business: Did you make the list? Are you cool enough for Lucinda Creighton’s big Brussels bash?

Lucinda Creighton. Photo: Gerry Mooney Irish people working in Brussels are on tenterhooks this weekend, wondering…

‘A few people are robbing a generation of future housing,’ says Glenveagh CEO

It is time for the government to say “enough is enough”, and introduce emergency legislation, or…

Irish Life targets major energy transition fund with new unit

Irish Life Investment Managers hires BlackRock executive to run TirNua Capital Partners It has established a…

‘I do the work of two, yet the tax system doesn’t reflect this reality’ – GP says lone parents punished by tax system

Mother of two says she pays about €7,000 a year more than married couples on same…