Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

Ireland must integrate further into EU market - Makhlouf

The Governor of the Central Bank has said it is "essential" that Ireland integrates further into the EU's single market.

News Headlines • 14 Oct

IMF expects Ireland's GDP to grow by 9.1% this year

Ireland's economy is forecast to be the fastest growing of the world's most advanced economies this year, according to the International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook.

Business • 14 Oct

Foodhub to relocate global headquarters to Dublin

Food delivery and takeaway service Foodhub is to relocate its global headquarters to Dublin, with the creation of over 35 jobs.

Dublin • 14 Oct

Water works halted at Clare plaza pending legal challenge

Uisce Éireann has halted work on a wastewater connection at a new Supermac's motorway service station in Co Clare, pending the outcome of a legal challenge taken by an environmental group.

Munster • 13 Oct

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