Gail Conway

Business Reporter

a black and orange ATM machine outside a PTSB branch

PTSB Unions seek job security & equal profit share scheme

The PTSB Group of Unions including Unite, Mandate and Financial Services Union (FSU) say they have sought commitments to Job Security, to the Branch network and the introduction of a comprehensive and equal profit share scheme for all employees irrespective of their position in the Bank.

Business • 31 Oct

A Brittany Ferries ship sails out from a harbour

Brittany Ferries overall growth up 7.5% year on year

Brittany Ferries has reported strong summer passenger volumes on its routes linking Ireland with France and Spain.

Business • 30 Oct

After eight rate cuts since mid-2024, the ECB is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at 2% for a third consecutive meeting

Fed and ECB rate decisions to be announced this week

The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again this week.

Business • 28 Oct

Wholesale energy prices are down, why not retail prices?

The prices suppliers pay for electricity are now 75.6% lower when compared with the peak in August 2022.

Business • 24 Oct

Inflation and savings - what you need to know

Irish people are committed savers. The majority who save have their money safely in banks or credit unions. The problem is that over half earn less than 1% interest.

Business • 20 Oct

The total value of fraudulent payments in Ireland increased to €160m in 2024 - up nearly 25% from the previous year - the Central Bank's Payment Fraud Statistics for 2024 show

40% rise in fraudulent payments in Ireland - Central Bank

There was a 40% rise in the volume of fraudulent payments last year compared to 2023, according to the Central Bank's Payment Fraud Statistics for 2024.

Business • 17 Oct

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 • 16 Oct

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