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New rent rules come into effect from today

Controversial new rent rules have come into effect from today.

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AAB buys Dublin's FM Accountants and Carlow's LSMQ

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Imagine and open eir agree broadband partnership

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How will US, Israeli strikes on Iran affect oil markets?

What does Trump's tariff chaos mean for Ireland?

What does Trump's tariff chaos mean for Ireland?

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Novo's woes in spite of Ozempic's growth

Paramount to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $110bn deal

Irish impact of Block layoffs not clear

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US Tariffs

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What does Trump's tariff chaos mean for Ireland?

What does Trump's tariff chaos mean for Ireland?

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Lee Greer in the Europa building of the EU Council headquarters.

US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, Greer

Minister Peter Burke and US Ambassador Edward Walsh are pictured at a photocall

Government awaiting 'exact clarity' over US tariffs

Cranes and ships at dublin port

'Groundhog day' for Irish exporters amid tariff 'chaos'

The new US tariffs taking effect today only last for 150 days unless extended by US Congress and is widely seen as a bridge towards more durable trade policy

New US tariffs come in at lower 10% rate

A van with FedEx signage is parked on a street

FedEx sues US for refund on Trump's emergency tariffs

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Supreme Court on February 20 ruled against Trump's use of emergency powers to implement internatio

Trump warns higher tariffs for countries who 'play games'

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A timeline of major developments in Trump's trade war

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Lee Greer in the Europa building of the EU Council headquarters.

US trade chief not seeing countries pulling out of deals

Gold prices are rising again after the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down several of President Donald Trump's tariffs

Gold hits three-week high on uncertainty over Trump tarif

A yellow tariff sign in front of blurred EU and US flags

EU 'expects' US to honour trade deal amid tariffs hike

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Supreme Court on February 20 ruled against Trump's use of emergency powers to implement internatio

Trump raises global tariff rate on US imports to 15%

Technology & Innovation

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OpenAI has also today announced strategic partnerships with both Amazon and Nvidia

OpenAI raises $110 billion in record funding round

The research shows the number one AI goal for companies for the next 12 months is saving money

Three quarters of companies actively using AI - survey

'While technology kept the lights on during the emergency remote teaching of the pandemic, it also allowed big tech to greatly increase its digital footprint in schools.' Photo: Getty Images

Who owns my child's data?

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Instagram to alert parents if teens search suicide terms

A Nvidia chip is seen through a magnifying glass on a green motherboard

Nvidia's quarterly results beat estimates but shares fall

X's challenge against Coimisiun na Meán is over their handling of information arising from user complaints (file image)

X takes High Court challenge against Coimisiún na Meán

Men in military uniform with military equipment on display with a ship docked behind them

AI vessel tracking system awarded funding

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Work

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340 jobs at risk with closure of Viatris plant in Dublin

Kavin Foley speaking at The Labour Relations Commission

Kevin Foley appointed Chairperson of WRC

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WRC adjudicator opens WRC case on alleged discrimination

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SIPTU engaging with Teva over threatened redundancies

Parcel volumes in January and February 2026 are almost 50% higher than in the same months last year, An Post said today

An Post to hire 300 new postal delivery staff nationwide

An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 at London Heathrow Airport

Aer Lingus worker accused of reducing passenger to tears

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Could you be fired from your job for demanding 8 hours sleep?

Work and careers

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Your money

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Tánaiste Simon Harris speaking in Cork

Help on way for people in electricity arrears - Tánaiste

Fuel prices edge higher in February - AA Ireland

Health insurance policy brochure with paperwork. There is also a stethoscope, mobile phone and digital tablet in the image.

Irish Life Health and Level Health announce price hikes

A house key on a tenancy agreement contract

Rents rose 4.4% in 2025 as supply hit a new low - Daft

'Constant worry': The human cost of high energy bills

Laya ups price of 65 of its policies by average of 4.7%

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'Small' shortfalls in provision of ATMs - Central Bank

While ATM withdrawals have declined, the report showed that the popularity of contactless payments is on the rise (stock image)

ATM cash withdrawals, cashback declining - report

The study found a higher level of support for Government spending on older people and childcare for working families

34% back higher taxes for better services - ESRI

Patricia Callan, Simon Harris and Declan Bloger pose with the financial services ireland strategy document

Work underway on consumer investment platform - FSI

Warning over romance fraud scams ahead of Valentine's Day

Cost of making pancakes up 35% over last 5 years - CSO

Analysis & Comment

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What does Trump's tariff chaos mean for Ireland?

What does Trump's tariff chaos mean for Ireland?

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Novo's woes in spite of Ozempic's growth

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Who are the key players in the Irish farming lobby?

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Simon Harris's savings plan won't be get rich quick

A house key on a tenancy agreement contract

What do the new rental rules mean?

Analysis and Comment

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Business Brainstorm

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'While technology kept the lights on during the emergency remote teaching of the pandemic, it also allowed big tech to greatly increase its digital footprint in schools.' Photo: Getty Images

Who owns my child's data?

Young couple having an argument over suspicious text messages on boyfriend's phone. (Image: Getty Images)

Do you know what the numbers in that headline really mean?

Shot of a young businesswoman looking stressed out while working on a laptop in an office at night

Could you be fired from your job for demanding 8 hours sleep?

Work and careers

The workplace's machine-like focus on producing, performing and optimising has little concern for the human energy, attention and resilience required to keep it running. Photo: Igor Omilaev/Unsplash

How the workplace wasn't designed for humans – and it shows

Work and careers

The real economic stories behind the LGBTQ+ 'pink euro'

Woman going over her finances

Are you being ripped off by the 'loyalty penalty'?

woman experiencing stress and burnout in office

Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and stress

Work and careers

Your guide to the US midterm elections

US Midterm Elections

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Why do 95% of AI initiatives fail?

Artificial Intelligence

How much land & power are required to decarbonise Dublin Airport?

"As an economist, I must admit to thinking about rationality more often than romance". Photo: Getty Images

Is a romantic Valentine's Day worth the economic investment?

St Valentines Day

GREENBRAE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Boxes of Valentine's Day chocolates are displayed on a shelf at a CVS store on February 12, 2025 in Greenbrae, California. Valentine's Day chocolates could cost up to 20 percent more this year as cocoa prices have surg

Why is Valentine's Day chocolate getting so expensive?

Business Watch and Listen

'Constant worry': The human cost of high energy bills

An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 at London Heathrow Airport

Operating profits at Aer Lingus rose by 37% last year

US multinationals remain positive on Irish investment

Power grid facing 'challenging situation', says EirGrid

RTB rolls out information campaign ahead of rent changes

Cranes and ships at dublin port

'Groundhog day' for Irish exporters amid tariff 'chaos'

Coimisiún na Meán told the committee that it could be useful to widen the scope of 'high-risk systems' under the AI Act

Media regulator suggests tougher laws for AI deepfakes

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Supreme Court on February 20 ruled against Trump's use of emergency powers to implement internatio

Trump warns higher tariffs for countries who 'play games'

Mounting costs 'a major challenge' for hotel industry

Under the pressure from automakers, Brussels reversed its plan to phase out cobustion engine across the EU by 2035

Future of EVs 'looks Chinese rather than European'

wellies in a puddle in a field

Farmers warn of slurry storage issues after wet weather

Irish business confidence at lowest level since pandemic

The Business of Climate

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Kingspan reports 2.8m tonne emissions cut since 2020

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Power grid facing 'challenging situation', says EirGrid

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Renewables cut energy costs by €1.5bn last year - report

More than four in five businesses say sustainability is important to the day-to-day running of their business

SMEs urged to take up more energy efficiency grants

Under the pressure from automakers, Brussels reversed its plan to phase out cobustion engine across the EU by 2035

Future of EVs 'looks Chinese rather than European'

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Ireland's first four-hour battery storage system launched

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How long will it take for my solar panels to pay for themselves?

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Agribusiness

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during the signing ceremony of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur

EU will provisionally apply contested Mercosur trade deal

Farmers have been holding a round-the-clock protest outside Bord Bia's offices in Dublin

Minister considering governance review into Bord Bia

Who are the key players in the Irish farming lobby?

wellies in a puddle in a field

Farmers warn of slurry storage issues after wet weather

Strong dairy and tillage output in 2025 - Teagasc

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Ifac accelerates national growth with 3 regional deals

Seafood taskforce launched amid 'escalating crisis'

A curious group of cows look at the people passing by

Scepticism among farmers on bovine TB measures - ESRI

IFA members occupy Bord Bia office in Dublin

Fresh proposals aimed at resolving Bord Bia dispute

Exports to China of livestock hides and skins resume

China to reduce levies on EU dairy products from tomorrow

Govt wins Dáil vote on Murrin's Bord Bia role