Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

The new BPFI report shows 4,536 mortgages were approved in August

17% reduction in mortgages approved last month - report

The number of mortgages approved last month was down 17% on the figures for July.

Business • 26 Sep 25

Keep daa chief and fire the board, says Ryanair boss

The chief executive of the Ryanair Group has said it would be "absolutely unconscionable" to pay the daa chief executive a reported €1.2m to leave his role following a rift with the board of the semi-state.

Business • 25 Sep 25