Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

Firms say biggest compliance risk is US data rules

More than one in three Irish financial organisations, or 36%, say the softening of US data privacy and cybersecurity rules represents the greatest compliance risk to their business, according to a survey from the Compliance Institute.

Business • 09 Sep

Irish construction activity fell last month - AIB report

Irish construction activity continued to fall last month, according to AIB's latest Construction Purchasing Managers Index.

Business • 09 Sep

Call for Govt to tackle cost of doing business in Budget

The Small Firms Association has called on the Government to introduce measures in the budget to tackle the cost of doing business such as high labour costs.

Business • 08 Sep

Minister of State for Insurance Robert Troy pictured in 2022

Trade mission to US to focus on financial services sector

A trade mission to New York, focused on the continued development of Ireland's international financial services sector, is taking place this week

Business • 08 Sep

Mixed views on VAT rate restoration ahead of Budget Day

As Budget Day draws closer and the fiscal considerations continue, expect the calls for a cut to the 13.5% VAT rate for the food-led hospitality sector to grow louder, with decision day on 7 October fast approaching.

Business • 08 Sep

Govt to set out measures to tackle costs on businesses

The Taoiseach has said the Government will set out further ways next week "to reduce the cost and regulatory burden on businesses".

Business • 05 Sep

New Ireland-India Economic Advisory Panel launched

An event has taken place in Dublin to launch a new Ireland-India Economic Advisory Panel.

Business • 04 Sep

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AIB CEO Colin Hunt appointed as new Ibec President

The new President of Ibec has said Ireland faces "significant challenges that must be addressed head on" - including infrastructure deficits.

Business • 04 Sep

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New Irish Tax Institute President urges 'predictability'

The incoming President of the Irish Tax Institute has called on the Government to "prioritise stability and predictability" in the corporate tax regime.

Business • 04 Sep

Leinster-based Chartered Accountants see pay hikes of 6%

There has been a significant increase in the earnings potential for Leinster-based Chartered Accountants, according to new research.

Business • 03 Sep