Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe holding colourful folders outside Government Buildings

Budget measures to result in small income losses - ESRI

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has taken issue with an analysis conducted by the Economic and Social and Research Institute (ESRI), which says the measures announced in Budget 2026 will result in small income losses next year.

Budget 2026 • 10 Oct

Hospitality VAT cut aims to 'inject viability' - Burke

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke has defended the Government's decision to cut the rate of VAT for the food-led hospitality sector.

Business • 08 Oct

Minister for Finance Pachal Donohoe said the VAT cut will support more than 150,000 jobs across the country

VAT for catering, hairdressing to be cut from 13.5% to 9%

The Government is reducing the VAT rate for food and catering businesses, and for hairdressing services from 13.5% down to 9%.

Budget 2026 • 07 Oct

Yuno Energy announces price freeze for customers

Yuno Energy has announced a price freeze for its electricity and gas customers for the winter months.

Business • 06 Oct

Deliveroo expanding service to offer on-demand shopping

Deliveroo is expanding its service to offer on-demand shopping for a range of retail products.

Business • 06 Oct

The ITIC said the 9% VAT rate was vital for the food-led hospitality sector

Tourism Confederation renews call for 9% VAT rate

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has renewed its call for the 9% VAT rate for the food-led hospitality sector to be restored at the start of next year.

Business • 01 Oct

NAMA advisor failed to disclose investment fund links

The prosecution in the trial of two prominent businessmen has told a jury at Belfast Crown Court that one of the defendants, an advisor to NAMA, failed to disclose on a number of occasions he was also assisting an investment fund.

Ireland • 01 Oct

Trial of two men accused of fraud over NAMA deal begins

Two prominent businessmen have gone on trial in Belfast accused of fraud related to a National Asset Management Agency loan deal of more than £1 billion.

Business • 01 Oct

Turbulence ahead as opinions clash over passenger cap

The war of words over Dublin Airport's controversial passenger cap shows no sign of easing up anytime soon, amid very conflicting opinions on what should happen.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Sep

Family responsibilities a barrier to women in business

50% of women, who took part in a new survey, said they had turned down a career or business opportunity due to childcare family responsibilities.

Business • 26 Sep