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This week
5th April 2026 - 11th April 2026
fuel protests
'Serious misjudgement': Fuels for Ireland says blocking depots hurts households, not politicians
9 Apr
15.6k
60
Analysis
Why raising the Irish minimum wage is not bad for business
Studies suggest that increasing the minimum wage has very little impact on employment.
Paul O'Donoghue
5 Apr
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54
Last week
29th March 2026 - 11th April 2026
the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
Explainer: Another critical oil Strait is at risk as the Houthis enter the war
Oil prices have spiked as Houthi rebels target the Red Sea.
30 Mar
8.3k
43
inflation once again
Surge in energy prices due to Iran war pushes Irish inflation rate to 3.6%
30 Mar
4.4k
18
Permanent TSB
Two US bidders are in the running to buy Permanent TSB from the State
30 Mar
17.5k
36
connected
Aer Lingus swerves Elon Musk row and begins rollout of Starlink-powered free Wi-Fi
30 Mar
23.3k
39
savings and investments
New state investment scheme to axe capital gains tax for Irish savers
29 Mar
68.0k
95
RELATED
Simon Harris signals interest in Swedish-style savings scheme
13 Mar
Ireland is planning a new savings scheme: How do they work elsewhere and how much could you earn?
22 Feb
Simon Harris' saving scheme plan: 'It could make Irish savings work harder, if done properly'
17 Feb
Why is private investing so complicated in Ireland?
23 Nov 2025
Analysis
Why young people are suffering the most from Ireland’s stuttering jobs market
There are some concerns that this could be the canary in the coal mine for a softening of the broader labour market.
Paul O'Donoghue
29 Mar
25.6k
44
Last month
March 2026
Economic Outlook
Energy shock caused by war in Iran could push inflation above 4%, Central Bank warns
26 Mar
4.5k
37
Cost of Living
Construction inflation caused by Iran War could hit house building in Ireland, ESRI warns
25 Mar
6.4k
25
The Taxman
Revenue warns 170,000 property owners to pay LPT or face deductions from their wages
24 Mar
17.2k
gaffs
Does Ireland have a problem with ignoring planning permission?
It seems unlikely there is a huge chunk of people completely ignoring planning rules – but lower-level breaches are more common, writes Paul O’Donoghue.
Paul O'Donoghue
22 Mar
45.3k
71
Fuel Prices
Motoring: Does it make sense for you to switch to an electric vehicle?
Paddy Comyn
21 Mar
23.5k
91
International Energy Agency
Head of global energy watchdog warns Iran war is greatest energy security threat in history
The International Energy Agency has recommended a list of measures to member countries as a way to alleviate energy pressures caused by the conflict.
20 Mar
8.2k
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12m
Explainer
Artificial Intelligence at war: How the US and Israel is using AI in its bombing of Iran
The United States has confirmed that it is using artificial intelligence in its bombardment of Iran but it is not a new venture for the American military.
Niall O'Connor
12 Mar
5.4k
med tech firm
Irish offices of Stryker hit as part of global cyber attack linked to Iran-backed group
11 Mar
16.1k
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War Death and Taxes
Opinion: Be careful who you aim your anger at when it comes to diesel prices
Paddy Comyn
10 Mar
8.9k
31
Analysis
GAA, RTÉ and dodgy boxers: Who were the winners and losers in the GAAGo deal?
9 Mar
14.4k
12
investment funds
There are clear reasons why Ireland's big corporate landlords are happy with the new rent rules
Ireland’s biggest landlord says new rent rules will allow it to hike prices by 25%, even as small landlords flee the market.
Paul O'Donoghue
8 Mar
31.7k
13
The Morning Lead
Hoxton vs Yamamori: Weeks of emails show how a noise dispute spilled over into legal action
Legal filings show the origin of the High Court case between the hotel and nightclub.
Stephen McDermott
4 Mar
16.5k
February
February 2026
Analysis
Motoring: Why the Chinese car has gone mainstream
Paddy Comyn
28 Feb
10.1k
33
tariff threats
US ambassador hosts Irish business event and talks Trump's tariffs, but uncertainty remains
24 Feb
5.8k
11
new cars
Major French arms company to provide new armoured vehicles for Irish military
24 Feb
10.9k
Analysis
Ireland is planning a new savings scheme: How do they work elsewhere and how much could you earn?
Paul O'Donoghue
22 Feb
70.4k
54
FactCheck
Debunked: There is no new EU policy to allow ‘1%’ of India to move to Ireland
19 Feb
6.7k
Motoring
Steering clear of stress: how to navigate the complex Irish car finance market
Paddy Comyn
14 Feb
5.5k
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Why luxury
Motoring: 'I don't remember much about being 3, but I remember that car like it was yesterday'
Paddy Comyn
8 Feb
8.8k
21
Epstein files
'Vultures': Jeffrey Epstein's involvement in potential €3 billion AIB deal is 'deeply concerning'
5 Feb
29.6k
54
Epstein files
Jeffrey Epstein discussed potential €3 billion AIB deal at height of Irish financial crisis
AIB was in dire straits in 2011 when Epstein was involved in conversations about a deal with the ailing Irish bank.
Sophie Finn
4 Feb
34.1k
42
Retail
Hundreds of jobs under threat as discount chain EuroGiant collapses into liquidation
4 Feb
24.9k
26
January
January 2026
The Luas is Free
Think about it: If public transport was free, would you use it more?
Paddy Comyn
31 Jan
15.0k
87
FactCheck
Debunked: No, the EU didn’t fine X €45 million for making users ‘think Donald Duck was a real person'
30 Jan
3.3k
FactCheck
Debunked: No basis to claims Jamie Oliver won a court case by proving McDonald’s food is toxic
26 Jan
7.1k
FactCheck
Debunked: No evidence that Christine Lagarde plans to outlaw cash transactions of more than €1,000
23 Jan
6.6k
World Economic Forum
Taoiseach to travel to high-stakes Davos summit as world leaders brace for Trump tariff showdown
Updated 20 Jan
10.3k
61
Pumped Prices
Surprise surprise: Ireland is among the most expensive countries in the EU to fill a car
Paddy Comyn
17 Jan
16.9k
54
FactCheck
Factfind: Who, if anyone, can be held legally responsible for abuse images on Grok and X?
While the harms of abusive images are clear, the law is far murkier.
17 Jan
5.6k
War of Words
Elon Musk has now gotten into a little spat with Michael O'Leary
15 Jan
33.0k
Last year
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in memoriam
In memoriam: Remembering the famous faces from around the world we lost in 2025
30 Dec 2025
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