Corporation tax makes up quarter of Ireland’s tax revenue
The surge in corporation tax over recent years means that it now makes up over a quarter of Ireland’s total tax revenue, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. The organisation said about three quarters of corporation tax is paid by large US multinationals making Ireland’s public finances particularly exposed to changes in US policies. […]
Once more with feeling: Here comes the latest housing plan
The Government will launch its housing plan tomorrow. It will be the fourth in 12 years. The first, called the Social Housing Strategy, was launched by then minister for the environment Alan Kelly in 2014 when the Labour Party was in coalition with Fine Gael. That was followed by Rebuilding Ireland under the then minister […]
Average rents up 4.3% in year to September – Daft report
Market rents in the year to September have risen by 4.3%, according to the latest rental report by Daft.ie. In the third quarter of this year market rents went up by an average of 1.7% , the eighteenth consecutive quarter of rising rents. This means they are now one third higher than their pre-covid levels, […]
Impact of tracker mortgage scandal not consigned to past
It was a time of great excitement for Sonia and Michael Grace when they bought their forever home in Cavan. Back in 2006, this warm and engaging couple were looking forward to building a life together in their new property. They took out a tracker mortgage to fund the purchase and a few years later […]
Scientists call on EU Commission President to withdraw AI comment
More than 70 AI scientists from around the world have written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asking her to retract a statement she made in May that artificial intelligence is expected to approach human reasoning “next year”. The scientists have accused Ms von der Leyen of promoting “AI hype” from tech companies. […]
5 tips to save money on your electricity bill
You are probably tired of the suggestion to switch electricity supplier to save money on your bill, but it is by far the best way to save a meaningful amount of money on your bill. Currently, there is about €800 in price difference between the highest and lowest price offerings from suppliers for the same […]
Central Bank warns over increase in AI ‘deepfake’ scams
The Central Bank has issued a warning about an increase in artificial intelligence (AI) being used to create realistic social media ads and profiles impersonating public or business figures. These “deepfake” ads promote investment platforms or encourage consumers to join online “trading mentorship” groups for advice. The Central Bank said consumers are coached through the […]
Working from home vs office: why it doesn’t have to be a battle
More than five years into the homeworking revolution, a narrative seems to have emerged of employees being hauled back to the office against their will. This contrasts with what Covid taught us: that people can work flexibly, benefit from not commuting, and even work for employers based far from their home – expanding the labour […]
Revenue extends LPT filing deadline to 12th November
Revenue has extended the deadline for Local Property Tax filings by three days, to Wednesday 12th November. It comes as the tax authority says it is seeing “strong engagement” from property owners in recent days, leading to its helpline being overwhelmed this morning. Property owners are required to file updated valuations for their homes to […]
Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay package for Elon Musk
Tesla shareholders have approved a massive pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could reach $1 trillion. The pay package – crafted to ensure Mr Musk’s continued service to the electric vehicle manufacturer as it pursues breakthrough technology on AI and robotics – won more than 75% support from shareholders, a Tesla official said at […]
Central Bank fines Coinbase Europe €21.5m for anti-money laundering breaches
The Central Bank has fined cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Europe €21.5m for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing transaction monitoring obligations. The breaches occured between April 2021 and March 2025. Coinbase Europe, which is part of the Coinbase Group, provides crypto asset and wallet services to customers globally to facilitate their use of its trading platform […]
€200m fund set up to restart stalled building projects
The Government has set up a €200m fund to finance infrastructure in an effort to restart stalled building sites. The money will be used to pay for water connections, electricity links and roads for building projects. Speaking to RTÉ News, Minister for Housing James Browne said: “I can think of one piece of land in […]
Artificial Intelligence jobs doubled in Ireland since 2023 – report
A new report from a Government advisory group has found that artificial intelligence (AI) jobs have doubled in Ireland since 2023. The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) also found that Ireland is among the top performing countries in the world in respect of both the demand for and the supply of AI talent. […]
Ireland ranked 33rd out of 35 economies in ‘Global Talent Tracker’
A new ‘Global Talent Tracker’ from recruitment firm Hays and Oxford Economics has ranked Ireland 33rd out of 35 global economies. The country’s workforce was ranked poorly in the areas of talent value and flexibility, driven by high operational costs and growing pressure on skills availability in key sectors. “The findings reflect the pressures of […]
ISME calls for Fastway receivers to ensure goods in transit are returned or delivered
ISME, which represents small and medium businesses, has called on the receivers appointed to the parent company of Fastway Couriers to take immediate steps to ensure that goods currently in transit are either delivered to buyers or returned to vendors without delay. The association said it has received a huge number of reports from affected […]
Home rebuild costs up by 7% in past year – SCSI
The average cost of rebuilding a home has risen by 7% nationally in the past year, according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. That is a slightly faster pace of price growth than was seen in 2024, but is slower than the 12% increase recorded in 2023. Rebuild costs have also risen at a […]
Why do some of us love AI, while others hate it?
From ChatGPT crafting emails, to AI systems recommending TV shows and even helping diagnose disease, the presence of machine intelligence in everyday life is no longer science fiction. Yet, for all the promises of speed, accuracy and optimisation, there’s a lingering discomfort. Some people love using AI tools. Others feel anxious, suspicious, even betrayed by […]
Stark reality: future threatened by debt and ageing
One criticism made of governments and civil servants in the past is that they did not plan sufficiently for the future. The State-appointed Commission on Taxation recommended in 2021 that officials carry out a long-term analysis of what the decades ahead might hold. That deep dive into the next 40 years was published yesterday. The […]