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'It's rubbish talk' – Dalata's chief has criticised claims that hotels are costing the exchequer
Pat McCann says room prices could go even higher if the sector’s special VAT rate is cut.
Warning: Ireland's high debt has left the country 'exposed to shocks'
That’s according to the government’s spending watchdog, which wants a rainy-day fund.
After a two-year wait, a probe into dodgy Donegal planning is finally finished
But it’s not known when the report’s findings will be made public.
Drinks industry claim the Irish pub is under threat from tourists flocking to 'more affordable' Britain
That’s according to a drinks lobby group that thinks a cut in excise duty could help solve the problem.
Despite a year of lobbying, Ireland is stuck on a Brazilian tax haven blacklist
The move makes it more expensive for Irish and Brazilian companies to trade.
This rule change could push new student houses 'to the edge of Dublin and beyond'
The city council is considering making it tougher to build student accommodation.
The Irish pub is under threat from tourists flocking to 'more affordable' Britain
That’s according to a drinks lobby group that thinks a cut in excise duty could help solve the problem.
This rule change could push new student houses 'to the edge of Dublin and beyond'
The city council is considering making it tougher to build student accommodation.
Permanent TSB has been handed the ECB’s first banking fine – here's why
The Irish lender has been slapped with a €2.5 million penalty.
Helping workers buy part of their employer's business could stop Irish firms going bust
A business group says the move could aid companies trying to retain key staff.
The Irish pub is under threat from tourists flocking to 'more affordable' Britain
That’s according to a drinks lobby group that thinks a cut in excise duty could help solve the problem.
'Slow, tortuous, difficult and costly': The tale of Galway Port's long-delayed expansion plans
The west of Ireland port first applied for development approval in 2014.
A major Kildare housing project from one of Ireland's largest developers has hit a snag
The Bennett brothers have been refused planning permission for 183 homes in Newbridge.
'Slow, tortuous, difficult and costly': The tale of Galway Port's long-delayed expansion plans
The west of Ireland port first applied for development approval in 2014.
A major Kildare housing project from one of Ireland's largest developers has hit a snag
The Bennett brothers have been refused planning permission for 183 homes in Newbridge.
Landlords are accused of doing up properties as a 'back door' to avoid rent caps
Threshold says minor refurbishments are being used as an excuse to evict tenants and raise prices.
A major Kildare housing project from one of Ireland's largest developers has hit a snag
The Bennett brothers have been refused planning permission for 183 homes in Newbridge.
A bid to stop Ireland's new North-South Interconnector has been thrown out of court
The power link is expected to bring down electricity costs for consumers.
Varadkar tells US TV he's 'confused and puzzled' by Britain's trading plans
The Taoiseach also shared his thoughts on Donald Trump.
Poll: Do you think Brexit will actually happen?
Some commentators branded the UK’s recent position papers as a flop.
Ireland could soon wind up with another Brexit headache: Air traffic control
Transport officials warn that the issue poses a ‘unique problem’.
'Slow, tortuous, difficult and costly': The tale of Galway Port's long-delayed expansion plans
The west of Ireland port first applied for development approval in 2014.
Ireland could soon wind up with another Brexit headache: Air traffic control
Transport officials warn that the issue poses a ‘unique problem’.
The UK wants a 'cross-border trade exemption' so firms can avoid Irish customs checks
But many of Westminster’s proposals have already been dismissed as impossible.
Ireland could soon wind up with another Brexit headache: Air traffic control
Transport officials warn that the issue poses a ‘unique problem’.
'Grossly unfair': Landlords aren't happy about plans to penalise owners of vacant homes
The government has flagged a ‘carrot and stick’ approach to making more houses available.
What Britain's latest plans for trade borders mean for Irish business
The UK wants out of the customs union – but it faces an uphill battle for the EU to accept its demands.
Ryanair wants UK airports to restrict alcohol sales after a spike in boozy travellers
There has been a significant rise in passenger disturbances caused by excessive drinking.
Ryanair wants UK airports to restrict alcohol sales after a spike in boozy travellers
There has been a significant rise in passenger disturbances caused by excessive drinking.
'Penalties are coming': The government puts people with vacant second homes on notice
The housing minister says there will be a ‘carrot and stick’ approach.
Poll: Should the government cut excise duty on beer?
Drinks lobby groups say the tax is a ‘major threat’ to the industry.
Welfare recipients will be trained to work on dairy farms under a new plan
The move is aimed at easing the shortage of labour in the sector as incomes rise.
Ireland's horse racing body wants an increase in betting taxes - with punters footing the bill
Horse Racing Ireland wants to see an increase in the rate of betting duty and commission on gross profits.
Ireland's horse racing body wants an increase in betting taxes - with punters footing the bill
Horse Racing Ireland wants to see an increase in the rate of betting duty and commission on gross profits.
E-cigarettes are likely to escape being taxed in this year's budget
A levy on vaping could raise millions, but finance officials are cool on the idea.
Irish employers 'should get money back' when their staff are made redundant
Businesses used to be able to claim a rebate to help cover the costs.
Self-employed people earning over €100,000 'should get a tax cut'
That’s according to the Dublin Chamber, which wants a USC surcharge scrapped.
Uber's ride-sharing plans for Ireland may have suffered their final setback
The transport watchdog has poured cold water on the tech company’s plans for a pilot in Limerick.
Uber's ridesharing plans for Ireland may have suffered their final setback
The transport watchdog has poured cold water on the tech company’s plans for a pilot in Limerick.
Self-employed people earning over €100,000 'should get a tax cut'
That’s according to the Dublin Chamber, which wants a USC surcharge scrapped.