Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

Tax take to end of July up 7.5% on same time last year

The amount of tax collected by the State between January and the end of July was up by 7.5% on the same time last year, when once off payments related to the Apple tax ruling are excluded.

Business • 08 Aug

Revenue writes to 68,000 pensioners over incorrect tax

The Revenue Commissioners has written to almost 70,000 pensioners over issues relating to incorrect tax payments.

Business • 06 Aug

Stress test shows AIB, BOI could withstand economic shock

An EU wide bank stress test has found that the country's two largest banks currently hold enough capital to withstand an economic shock.

Business • 01 Aug

Simon Harris speaking after a meeting of the Trade Forum in Dublin

Slower growth in Irish economy after trade deal - Harris

The Tánaiste has said the Irish economy will continue to grow and jobs will be created, but at a lower rate, according to a preliminary analysis by the Department of Finance of the impact of the 15% US tariff on EU products.

Business • 01 Aug

The European Commission said it 'remains determined to achieve and secure the maximum number of carve-outs including wine and spirits'

Wine, spirits not expected in EU-US trade deal exemptions

The European Commission has said it does not expect that wine and spirits will be included in the first group of exemptions to be announced as part of the EU-US trade deal.

Business • 31 Jul

178,000 products withdrawn, recalled from market in 2024

Over 178,000 unsafe products were recalled, withdrawn or prevented from reaching the Irish market last year by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Business • 30 Jul

Ireland ranked most competitive country in euro area

Ireland has been ranked as the most competitive country in the euro area but the country has slipped back in its global standing.

Business • 30 Jul

Tourism numbers fall by 2% in June on last year - CSO

The number of foreign visitors to Ireland in June was down 2% on the same time last year.

Business • 30 Jul

Sellers, estate agents trusted least by home buyers

A new survey has found that only 16% of consumers believe the system of buying a home is transparent for purchasers and that sellers and estate agents were trusted the least.

Ireland • 30 Jul

The 15% tariff is confirmed in a fact sheet published by the White House

US confirms 15% tariff for EU includes pharmaceuticals

The White House has confirmed that the 15% tariff agreed between the European Union and the United States includes pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

Business • 29 Jul