# Policy

The multimillion-euro project to pedestrianise College Green has hit a setback

An Bord Pleanála has delayed its decision on the development plan.

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Nov 3rd 2017, 5:18 PM

# 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.

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Nov 3rd 2017, 4:08 PM

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.

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Nov 3rd 2017, 1:00 AM

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.

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Nov 2nd 2017, 1:41 PM

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.

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Nov 2nd 2017, 1:32 PM

# 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.

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Oct 30th 2017, 4:15 PM

# 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.

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Oct 30th 2017, 9:00 AM

'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.

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Oct 29th 2017, 8:30 AM

# 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.

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Oct 29th 2017, 2:00 AM

# 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.

831

Oct 26th 2017, 2:08 PM

# 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.

9.5k

Oct 26th 2017, 6:20 AM

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.

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Oct 24th 2017, 11:00 AM

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.

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Oct 24th 2017, 1:00 AM

Why it's a case of 'innovate or die' for Ireland's economy

The country’s business model hinges on often-fickle foreign investment.

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Oct 23rd 2017, 4:14 PM

# 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.

798

Oct 22nd 2017, 6:00 AM

Dublin council chief: 'People should rent their houses instead of buying them'

Owen Keegan wants Irish developers to build more big rental projects.

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Oct 21st 2017, 6:00 AM

'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.

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Oct 20th 2017, 2:30 PM

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.

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Oct 20th 2017, 12:42 PM

'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.

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Oct 19th 2017, 2:48 PM

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’.

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Oct 19th 2017, 12:54 PM

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.

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Oct 17th 2017, 1:31 PM

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.

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Oct 14th 2017, 4:00 PM

Budget 2018 is over - here are some important things you may have missed

Key details about tax – and tax avoidance – flew under the radar.

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Oct 14th 2017, 7:45 AM

# 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.

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Oct 14th 2017, 7:15 AM

# 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.

1.1k

Oct 13th 2017, 2:24 PM

How firms can perfect the fine art of getting TDs to change their minds

This public policy pro delivers a masterclass in lobbying.

185

Oct 12th 2017, 3:46 PM

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.

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Oct 12th 2017, 3:09 PM

# 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.

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Oct 12th 2017, 2:48 PM

# 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.

14.2k

Oct 12th 2017, 2:45 PM

Budget 2018 is over - here are some important things you may have missed

Key details about tax – and tax avoidance – flew under the radar.

7.6k

Oct 11th 2017, 4:58 PM

'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.

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Oct 11th 2017, 11:46 AM

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.

789

Oct 10th 2017, 6:09 PM

'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.

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Oct 10th 2017, 5:31 PM

# food and drink

Fizzy drink producers will be slugged with a sugar tax next year

Businesses have complained the sector was ‘arbitrarily singled out’.

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Oct 10th 2017, 5:00 PM

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.

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Oct 10th 2017, 4:43 PM

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.

399

Oct 10th 2017, 1:42 PM

Budget 2018: These were all the key developments as they happened

We break down the essential points Irish businesses need to know.

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Oct 10th 2017, 12:51 PM

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.

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Oct 10th 2017, 1:01 AM

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.

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Oct 9th 2017, 5:26 PM