Gail Conway

Business Reporter

Businesswoman working on laptop in modern office space

1 in 4 Irish women aspire to start their own business

New research shows that women in Ireland have strong ambitions when it comes to wanting to start their own business, but they are continuing to face significant barriers and challenges.

Business • 1 hr

Evara CEO Michael Hynes standing in front of breakfast tables and screen at the KPMG post budget briefing

Lots of tasters for Irish businesses in Budget 2026, KPMG

KPMG held their annual Budget Breakfast briefing in Dublin's Mansion House this morning, which was being attended by around 400 people.

Business • 08 Oct

Will the Budget address corporation tax uncertainty?

Ahead of Budget 2026, AIB's Chief Economist said he would like to see a plan in the budget to reduce Ireland's reliance on corporation tax receipts.

Business • 07 Oct

PwC's Head of Tax Paraic Burke described the Government's Action Plan on Competitiveness as being very light on real actions that could be taken

Calls to increase the R&D tax credit for businesses

PwC is recommending the government increases the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit and to extend the definition of activities that qualify for R&D expenditure.

Business • 06 Oct

IMI CEO Shane O'Sullivan sitting at a desk with a cup in front of him

Strategic leadership gaps threaten Irish competitiveness

Less than one in ten Irish business leaders report being experts in strategic areas including innovation and change management.

Business • 03 Oct

€1.9 billion collected from VRT & motor tax in 2024

The number of vehicles on Irish roads increased by around 20% from 2016 to 2024, however motor tax receipts have fallen by 12% according to the annual report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG).

Business • 30 Sep

The Herdwatch team with their award for Innovation Champion

AI farm management tool wins Innovation Award

An agritech company from Tipperary has won the top prize at the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Awards at the National Ploughing Championships

Business • 17 Sep

Pictured together to launch ifac’s Food and Agribusiness Report 2025 are David Leydon, Head of Growth and Agrifood Consulting at ifac and Jenny Melia, Enterprise Ireland CEO (Keynote Interview within the report).

44% of agribusinesses delay investment due to uncertainty

Almost half of Irish food and agribusinesses have delayed investment due to uncertainty, despite record optimism in the sector.

Business • 16 Sep

businesswoman signing an official document

Should young people make a will?

It's unlikely young people in Ireland have 'making a will' as a priority in their lives. Only around one third of Irish adults have made a formal will, meaning most people don't have one.

Business • 13 Sep

David Malone, ILCU CEO, said that teaching a record loan book of €6.24 billion is a major milestone

Credit union loan book grows to record level

The combined loan book of Irish League of Credit Unions members reached its highest ever level of €6.24 billion, surpassing the previous record of €6.21 billion recorded in 2008.

Business • 12 Sep