Businessman John Purdy dies aged 63, just a day after completing business sale

The entrepreneur had just completed the sale of his company, Ergo, for an estimated €100m He…

Switch and save: How to get cheaper car insurance in 2026

A number of recent developments may soon help reduce the cost of car insurance, but shopping…

Insurance firm Beazley rejects £7.7bn Zurich takeover approach

Zurich Insurance proposed to buy London-listed rival Beazley in a deal worth £7.7bn. Stock image. Photo:…

Boost for PTSB sale as Central Bank backs more favourable mortgage treatment

Last year PTSB applied to the Central Bank of Ireland seeking approval to use new IRB…

Powerscourt Distillery to be sold to US investment firm with ‘significant investment plans’

The value of the deal for the distillery, which attracted well-known backers including the Slazenger family…

Property prices still rising, but pace slows as latest figures show signs of cooling in market

Potential buyers facing ‘huge issue’ with affordability Property prices continue to rise but the rate of…

Sell-out shows by Billie Eilish help 3Arena to €60m in box office takings

Billie Eilish’s two gigs at the Dublin venue last July racked up €3.18m. Photo: Getty Sell-out…

Synge & Byrne outlets in Republic trade on as cafe chain in Northern Ireland shuts doors

Up to 80 employees will be affected in nine branches around Northern Ireland with cafes in…

Positive US economic data pushes back rate-cut expectations

US president Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. Photo: AP/Markus…

Simon Harris told to keep informed on Central Bank plan to move ‘mint’

Existing Sandyford site could accommodate 800 new homes The Central Bank plans a new cash centre…

Provisional liquidators appointed to Irish arm of footwear brand Russell and Bromley

The company, which also sells handbags and accessories, operates a store in Grafton Street, Dublin, and…

Revenue to meet with restaurant lobby group over tax row

Request to extend the deadline for businesses to correct errors on their payroll systems has been…

Revolut says Irish mortgage launch still in development despite previously setting a 2026 introduction date

Fintech faced Oireachtas Finance Committee over worries its security is not robust enough The fintech giant…

High Court allows X to appeal in Online Safety Code case

Elon Musk, owner of X. Photo: Getty The High Court will permit Elon Musk’s X to…

Avant owner Bankinter says Irish lending has hit €5bn, no interest in PTSB

CEO rules out any interest in bidding for a business in Ireland Bankinter’s CEO, Gloria Ortiz,…

IDA chief warns trade war will be damaging for Irish, US and EU economies

IDA CEO Michael Lohan was speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos yesterday. Photo: Getty…

Markets tumble as Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney announces death of ‘rules-based order’

European leaders prepare to discuss options as trade war with US looms Mark Carney, Canada’s prime…

House price increases slowed again in November, CSO data shows

Property prices are continuing to rise. Photo: Getty New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO)…

Tens of thousands of carers left facing Revenue tax bills going back years

34,000 to get letters stating Carer’s Allowance and Carer’s Benefit payments are taxableMan (81) expecting bill…

Dublin could host World Economic Forum, co-chair suggests

Speaking at the launch of its annual meeting this week, Mr Fink suggested it is time…

Small appliance maker probed by watchdog over potential price-fixing

Irish agents assisted German competition agency with raid as part of investigation The Competition and Consumer…

Musgrave Group continues leadership shake-up with new board appointment

The group, which owns household brands including Super­Valu, Centra and Daybreak, said Mr Musgrave has joined…