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# Policy
The multimillion-euro project to pedestrianise College Green has hit a setback
An Bord Pleanála has delayed its decision on the development plan.
# Tourism
State funding for Dublin's St Patrick's Festival will be cut from next year
Fáilte Ireland chairman Michael Cawley says the private sector should back the big-ticket event.
# Policy
Ireland's bank bosses warned: Sort out the tracker mess or you'll be in the firing line
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said he could take action against individual bank directors.
# Policy
Ireland's 'unfit' corporate watchdog is about to get a major overhaul
The ODCE was roundly criticised for its role in the collapse of the case against Sean FitzPatrick.
# Policy
Ireland's 'unfit' corporate watchdog is about to get a major overhaul
The ODCE was roundly criticised for its role in the collapse of the case against Sean FitzPatrick.
# Tourism
Poll: Do you think Dublin's public transport system is confusing for tourists?
Fáilte Ireland says a lack of signage for services like the Dart and Luas leaves tourists stranded.
# Transport
Disasters and insults are just part of the job for Ireland's aviation watchdog
Commissioner Cathy Mannion was recently accused of running a ‘toothless’ office.
Voices
'In 1971 homelessness was seen as a marginal problem and focused on single men'
Having worked in housing, homelessness and social work for 45 years, Justin O’Brien reflects on personal challenges, successes and milestones.
# Work
These are the problems with a new scheme to help small firms keep their best staff
Business groups have been lobbying for better share treatment for key workers.
# cathy mannion
Disasters and insults are just part of the job for Ireland's aviation watchdog
Commissioner Cathy Mannion was recently accused of running a ‘toothless’ office.
# we're gettin' old
Demand for every kind of health service in Ireland is set to go through the roof in the next 13 years
According to the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) Ireland’s rapidly growing (and ageing) population will create a huge demand for healthcare by 2030.
# building and property
Here's why developers need to sell Dublin city apartments for €470,000
A new report looks at why apartments in the capital are so expensive.
# building and property
Here's why developers need to sell Dublin city apartments for €470,000
A new report looks at why apartments in the capital are so expensive.
Voices
Why it's a case of 'innovate or die' for Ireland's economy
The country’s business model hinges on often-fickle foreign investment.
# Transport
Disasters and insults are just part of the job for Ireland's aviation watchdog
Commissioner Cathy Mannion was recently accused of running a ‘toothless’ office.
# building and property
Dublin council chief: 'People should rent their houses instead of buying them'
Owen Keegan wants Irish developers to build more big rental projects.
# building and property
'Ireland's housing crisis is completely normal': Government's top housing adviser
Conor Skehan says the country could already be sowing the seeds for the next property meltdown.
# building and property
Sherry Fitzgerald is making millions, but it is worried about 'ill conceived' property initiatives
The company said that Ireland is still a few years away from having a functioning property market.
# building and property
'Ireland's housing crisis is completely normal': Government's top housing adviser
Conor Skehan says the country could already be sowing the seeds for the next property meltdown.
# Policy
The government's new PR guru insists he's not running a 'spin unit' for Leo Varadkar
John Concannon heads the controversial new €5 million ‘strategic communications unit’.
# Policy
Finance officials have shut down Trump's claim that Ireland will cut its corporate tax rate
The country’s much-publicised 12.5% rate isn’t going anywhere.
# Policy
From builders to sunbed salons – here are the business winners and losers from the budget
It has been a bad week for fizzy drinks firms, but things look better for small businesses.
# Policy
Budget 2018 is over - here are some important things you may have missed
Key details about tax – and tax avoidance – flew under the radar.
# out of hours
Retail manager who made derogatory remark at work party loses unfair dismissal bid
The man made a derogatory remark towards another employee at an out-of-hours work gathering.
# Work
A retail manager who took part in a 'slagging culture' has lost his unfair dismissal bid
The man made a derogatory remark towards another employee at an out-of-hours work gathering.
Voices
How firms can perfect the fine art of getting TDs to change their minds
This public policy pro delivers a masterclass in lobbying.
# Policy
From builders to sunbed salons – here are the business winners and losers from the budget
It has been a bad day for fizzy drinks firms, but things look better for small businesses.
# fine print
Budget 2018 is over - here are some important things you may have missed
Key details about tax – and tax avoidance – flew under the radar.
# Beyond the pale
'There's a problem with Dublin. There's a danger it could self-destruct'
The head of Mayo County Council says investment needs to be better spread across Ireland.
# Policy
Budget 2018 is over - here are some important things you may have missed
Key details about tax – and tax avoidance – flew under the radar.
Voices
'Giving state loans to developers will be inviting the foxes back into the henhouse'
Budget 2018 included €750 million in finance to be delivered by a repurposed Nama.
# Policy
From builders to sunbed salons – here are the business winners and losers from the budget
It has been a bad day for fizzy drinks firms, but things look better for small businesses.
# Policy
'We'll lose out on mobile investment': A missed budget opportunity for entrepreneurs
But the government’s 2018 fiscal plan has been welcomed as a step in the right direction.
# food and drink
Fizzy drink producers will be slugged with a sugar tax next year
Businesses have complained the sector was ‘arbitrarily singled out’.
# building and property
Budget 2018 housing plans 'won't stop' Ireland's rising property prices
The government hopes it will be able to get developers building again in Ireland.
# Policy
Sunbed salons have been burnt with a tax hike
The VAT rate on tanning services will increase from 13.5% to 23% as part of Budget 2018.
# Policy
Budget 2018: These were all the key developments as they happened
We break down the essential points Irish businesses need to know.
# Policy
Here's what you need to know about the Budget today
Don’t expect any grand giveaways – we’re more likely to get tweaking around the edges.
Voices
How to fix one of the biggest obstacles to getting more building projects off the ground
Access to finance is holding back many construction firms in Ireland – especially the smaller players.
Voices
'Startups are used to being largely ignored in budgetary matters in Ireland'
These are the incentives startups want in the Budget – but no one’s holding their breath.