Gill Stedman

In the 12 months to the end of June, a total of 1.4 billion contactless payments were made, valued at almost €25 billion.

Half of contactless payments made using mobile wallets

Smartphones and watches are becoming the preferred payment method for many, new data shows.

The recent carbon tax increase announced on Budget Day last week adds an additional 2.1c per litre of petrol and 2.5c per litre of diesel.

Call to address 'increasing burden' of fuel taxes

Fuels for Ireland is calling on the Government to set up an expert group on taxation to address what it describes as the "increasing burden" of fuel taxes on Irish motorists.

Business • 09 Oct 24

125m containers returned at SuperValu, Centra DRS points

125 million single-use containers have been returned at SuperValu and Centra stores since the Deposit Return Scheme launched back in February.

Business • 07 Oct 24

The new Regus workspace features a business lounge, fully equipped private offices, meeting rooms, and co-working spaces.

IWG opens new offices in Temple House, Blackrock

Global office rental firm International Workplace Group is opening new offices in Temple House, Blackrock, Co Dublin.

Business • 07 Oct 24

Today's report shows that the office market in Dublin maintains a relatively high vacancy rate of 15.9%, with a marginal increase of 0.2% in the third quarter of this year.

Strong leasing of Dublin office space, vacancy still high

2024 is set to be the most active year for Dublin's office market since the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the sector.

Business • 04 Oct 24

The latest Exchequer Returns show that €68.2 billion in tax was collected in the first nine months of the year.

Tax take to end of September up 11% on last year

Tax take between January and the end of September was up 11% on the same time last year, driven by corporation tax, income tax, VAT and excise duty.

Business • 03 Oct 24

The index rose to 55.7 in September, from 53.8 in August.

Service sector activity rises at fastest rate in 6 months

Activity in the service sector increased at the strongest rate in six months in September as cost pressures eased, new data shows.

Business • 03 Oct 24

On the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit, there will be an increase in the first year payment threshold from €50,000 to €75,000.

39,000 businesses to receive €4,000 energy support

While the Budget didn't deliver on lower VAT rate for the hospitality sector, the Government did announce a number of measures to support businesses.

Business • 01 Oct 24

Today's report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) outlines a number of social welfare payment issues (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

22% of jobseekers' allowance claimants overpaid - C&AG

Almost a quarter of those receiving jobseekers' allowance over the past two years have been overpaid, new data shows.

Business • 30 Sep 24

The Job Initiative Scheme was launched in 1996 to help the long-term unemployed prepare for work by providing participants with work experience, and training and development opportunities

Job Initiative Scheme cost the State €10.7m last year

The Job Initiative Scheme which has been closed to new applicants since 2004 cost the state €10.7m last year.

Business • 30 Sep 24