Energy Eamon Ryan rejects ‘inaccurate’ claims he is blocking floating offshore wind developmentFianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers claimed the Green Party leader is delaying floating offshore wind opportunities on the west coast
Companies Profits surged above €1m at Wineport Lodge in 2023The four-star Westmeath hotel paid out €394,231 to its directors Ray Byrne and Jane English in 2023
Economy US federal reserve holds interest rates as inflation pressures remainThe US central bank said price pressures remain elevated in the US economy
Aviation Airlines likely considering legal action against airport slot process, DAA warnsKenny Jacobs, chief executive of the DAA, said airlines may challenge the slot system in a bid to find new growth opportunities
Tax Companies lodge appeals against corporate tax bills worth €522m in 2023Income tax was the most frequent appeal category in 2023, representing 42 per cent of cases
Energy Long-awaited marine maps for offshore wind to be published this weekThe government is set to reveal a designated area off the south coast of Ireland where energy companies can apply to build offshore wind farms
Legal Construction of €200m Diageo brewery to start in weeks after legal challenge is dropped High Court proceedings were lodged in February against An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant permission for the planned development in Kildare
Higher Education Housing overspend has put University of Limerick’s reputation in ‘needless jeopardy’Brigid Laffan says situation at UL amounts to a ‘crisis’ amid ongoing review of its finances and governance
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EU EU pushes for enlarged budget with new taxes on big business and carbon emissions The European budget commissioner has warned that member states must think outside the box and come up with new ways of funding the EU
Comment The Secret Restaurateur: If you want to support restaurants, ditch the delivery apps and go directThe commissions charged by the likes of Deliveroo, JustEat and Uber Eats are having a corrosive effect on the bottom line of small eateries
Connected 30 under 30: The bright young stars of Ireland’s tech sceneFeaturing AI all-stars, exciting entrepreneurs, developers and engineers, these are the leading lights of the next generation of tech in Ireland.
Gambling Flutter boss warns UK and Irish markets to boost liquidity or lose bluechips Paddy Power owner plans to list in New York by May 31 but downplayed concerns over its Irish business
Tax More time for businesses to agree debt repayments as deadline extended Revenue said it will keep its phone lines open until Friday to allow firms more time to agree repayment plans for warehoused debt
Companies Mainstream taps Australian growth in multi-billion dollar dealEddie O’Connor-founded renewable energy company has partnered with two others for an offshore wind development
Economy ‘Sharp’ decline in orders leads contraction in manufacturing sector Irish manufacturing sector is outperforming eurozone average, but is lagging behind UK and US economies
EU Ireland to ‘play its role’ in boosted EU budget but not at expense of corporate tax pot The minister of state for Europe said corporation tax is off the table
Hospitality Relief for hospitality sector as street furniture fees waivedExtension of pandemic support will save restaurants, hotels and pubs €125 per outdoor table
EU Analysis: Eyes on Ireland and other ‘frugal’ states as EU budget battle kicks off Johannes Hahn said the EU’s next budget - which will not come into force until 2027 - will need to be bigger than €1 trillion
UK Asylum row: Government approves new laws to return migrants to UKThe spat between Dublin and London arose after justice minister Helen McEntee said 80 per cent of international protection applicants in Ireland were now arriving through the land border with the North
The Last Post Matt Cooper: Helen McEntee’s car crash week sees confidence drain away from herJustice Minister’s performance at the Oireachtas committee was baffling, given questions were flagged in a Sunday newspaper two days before
Sport Attracting fan-owners and TikTokers key to Irish racing’s growthThe commercial head of Horse Racing Ireland said the sport is thriving here across all levels
Inflation Higher for longer: How businesses are struggling with sky-high costs even as inflation easesInflation has begun to cool as interest rate hikes take effect but energy, food and wage costs remain significantly higher than before - and are unlikely to fall
EU Analysis: Eyes on Ireland and other ‘frugal’ states as EU budget battle kicks off Johannes Hahn said the EU’s next budget - which will not come into force until 2027 - will need to be bigger than €1 trillion
Comment Shane Coleman: For too long, the health service has served the people who work in it and not patientsHeartbreaking case of Aoife Johnston’s death in University Hospital Limerick will for many confirm the narrative that our health service is fundamentally broken
Analysis Colm Lauder: Why there are new signs of life for investors in UK property British real estate investment market conditions improving in early months of 2024
Technology AI demand leads to strong surge in sales for Amazon’s cloud unitAWS sales up 17%, but despite the strong cloud performance, Amazon’s forecast falls short of estimates
technology Binance founder sentenced to four months in prisonThe sentence marks the first time a chief executive has ever gone to jail for a bank secrecy act violation
Connected 30 under 30: The bright young stars of Ireland’s tech sceneFeaturing AI all-stars, exciting entrepreneurs, developers and engineers, these are the leading lights of the next generation of tech in Ireland.
EU EU opens disinformation probe into Facebook owner Meta The EU is worried about foreign influence in the run-up to European Parliament elections in June
Life Eithne Shortall: Welcome to summer, season of hailstones and woolly housecoatsDo not adjust your calendars – it really is May, despite the fact at we’re freezing our collective arses off
Recipes Recipes: Four flavour-packed, dishes from chef Mark Moriarty’s new TV showThe Kerry-born chef shares recipes from Off Duty Chef: Bringing It Home, which begins tonight
US Big Read: Could ‘hilbilly Palm Beach’ provide the setting for Alex Jones’ second act?The notorious conspiracy theorist has bought land outside the ghost town of Terlingua in west Texas, as his unlikely comeback continues
Comment Anton Savage: Misinformation is about to be turbo-charged, and we need to be ready for itThe crowdsourcing of truth may be popular with the likes of Elon Musk, but it will be a disaster for the rest of us
Film John Maguire on Film: That They May Face The Rising Sun is a gorgeous, contemplative delightThe winner of Best Film at this year’s IFTA awards will appeal to the the audiences who loved the Oscar-nominated The Quiet Girl
Residential Former rectory in Ramelton in Donegal on the market for €895kThe picturesque former guest house sits in a woodland setting on just under two acres
Residential House of the week: Four-bed luxury city centre penthouse seeks €1.695mLocated on Fitzwilliam Lane, this well-presented home offers the best of both worlds with access to city amenities but tucked away off main roads
Residential D4 three-bed in mint condition with sunny garden guiding €995,000Perfect location for those looking for the convenience of top-grade suburban village amenities while retaining privacy
Commercial Property Maynooth bakery and café could hit the sweet spot at €1.25mThe building extending to about 350 square metres over two floors incorporating a well-appointed restaurant and extensive bakery