Energy Pillar banks to offer low-cost retrofit loansBank of Ireland, AIB and credit unions will join PTSB in backing the state’s €500 million energy efficiency grant scheme
Politics Chartered Accountants Ireland director appointed policy advisor to enterprise ministerBrian Keegan took up his role at Peter Burke’s department on Tuesday
Economy Domestic economic outlook revised downThe government on Tuesday published its annual stability programme update (SPU) which sets out the economic and fiscal parameters for the year ahead
International Protection Up to 50,000 asylum seekers to need housing by 2026, memo warnsDocuments obtained by the Business Post reveal how Department of Integration secretary general warned of ‘no sufficient pipeline of accommodation’ to resolve very serious shortfall
Tech ‘Climate limit’ on data centre growth, Eamon Ryan warnsThe Green Party leader has been under pressure from the IDA over the current rules on the use of the facilities
Tax ‘The chuckle brothers act can’t last’: Coalition partners hone in on tax in bid to reclaim political groundFine Gael and Fianna Fáil both working up separate party manifestos on tax measures as budget nears
Banking PTSB first lender under new low-cost retrofitting schemeEnvironment minister Eamon Ryan said he expects all main banks to join scheme in coming weeks
Politics Pitching for office: Limerick mayoral candidates tout credentials as campaign heats upThirteen candidates are vying to become Limerick - and the country’s - first directly elected mayor
Housing McVerry Trust claims full €15 million government bailout as charity seeks new auditorHousing and homeless charity subject to ongoing probe by Charities Regulator
Legal Government u-turns on patent court referendum described as ‘disappointing’ and ‘shameful’Government sources indicate that while a referendum will be held at a future date, it is unlikely to be held until the end of the year at the earliest
International Protection State extends lease on Citywest as payments to private operator total €110mHotel in Dublin used to accommodate asylum seekers and refugees from Ukraine
Politics Simon Harris confirms scope for budget tax changes but shuts down further speculationBoth Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have moved to make clear that October’s budget will contain significant tax changes
Aviation ‘Ireland can only support so many airports’ - Eamon Ryan on Arklow proposalTransport minister said proposals for new international airport in Wicklow would need to show value for money
Defence Ireland can’t ‘bury head in sand’ over security threats, Martin saysTánaiste said he understood concerns from European leaders over further military conflict on continent
Politics ‘Squeezed middle’ promised ambitious tax cuts by Fine Gael and Fianna FáilTop rate entry points set to rise to €44,000 in last coalition budget ahead of next election
Politics All smiles as coalition moves to outflank Sinn Féin in twilight monthsGovernment parties have regrouped following election of Simon Harris as Taoiseach
Politics Micheál Martin: More housing, a bumper tax package, and the ‘hard reality’ of the split Vat rateFianna Fáil leader has promised further changes to personal tax credits
Dublin Concrete proposals for safety in capital planned under new Dublin city taskforceGroup is expected to be established by early May to help improve the capital
Economy Economic instability to dominate money ministers’ talks with IMF and World BankMichael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe will meet with officials from both organisations in the US capital next week
UK Economic relations dominate Simon Harris’ first call with Sunak as Taoiseach Return of Stormont and Gaza also topped the agenda in the discussion between Harris and the UK Prime Minister