Housing Peter McVerry Trust reviewing delivery of social housing after cash flow issues revealedThe move raises questions about the delivery of hundreds of homes after the Peter McVerry Trust had said it would deliver 1,200 social homes by 2025
The Big Interview Barry O’Connell, Dublin Port boss: ‘We need people to understand how important the port is’ The Cork native is keen to bring the government and the public with him in the ongoing sustainable development of a port that processes €40bn worth of business annually
Tax State stands to lose €30bn in corporate tax from firms offsetting lossesUnder Irish tax law, companies can use trading losses to get relief from future corporation taxes, state’s spending watchdog report points out
Local Government External consultants brought in to find new Dublin City Council chief after process criticisedDarragh O’Brien says third party to be engaged to carry out ‘executive search process’ for ‘highest calibre’ candidate
Public Service C&AG report: Apple taxes, corporate tax losses, claims against the state and a health budget hole
Housing Homeless oversight body issues correspondence to Dublin city councillors over financial revelations at McVerry TrustApproved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority has appointed inspectors to conduct a statutory investigation of PMVT
Companies Revenues at Deloitte Ireland rise 12% to €479mBig Four firm saw demand for supporting clients through complex ESG regulation, climate action, financial crime, and cyber threats
Housing First-time buyers continue to dominate market as mortgage approvals top 30,000The number of overall mortgage approvals fell by 4.5 per cent month-on-month and by 18.2 per cent compared with the same period last year
Aviation Frenemies: Aircraft delays spell turbulence for Ryanair/Boeing relationship Ryanair was forced to make cuts to its winter schedule due to aircraft delays from Boeing, straining firms’ new-found alliance
Housing McVerry Trust repaying multi-million euro tax debt to Revenue amid financial crisis Last month, the Business Post reported on ‘potential financial issues’ at the homeless charity
Media Irish Times and Examiner parent firm records pre-tax loss of €5m Company’s 2022 performance was ‘significantly impacted by increasing costs across key areas’
Banking Banks to defend sector’s ‘balanced approach’ in the face of ECB rate hikesDáil finance committee to meet with main lenders to discuss impact of increased interest rates on consumers
Housing Inspectors appointed to investigate Peter McVerry TrustLast month, the Business Post reported on ‘potential financial issues’ at the homeless charity
Planning Dalata given green light for €22m hotel expansion in Dublin’s DocklandsPlans approved for 10-storey extension of existing Clayton hotel beside Ferryman pub
Media Senator’s criticism of John Gilligan interview ‘stepped over the line’NUJ claims Mary Seery-Kearney tried to ‘dictate editorial standards’ following Virgin Media’s broadcast of documentary about drug dealer
The Profile Owen Keegan, former Dublin City chief: council tsar who paddled his own canoeThe former city chief executive made his name by introducing clamping but he did himself few favours over his championing of the white-water rafting project in Dublin’s Docklands
RTÉ Payments Scandal Catherine Martin briefs cabinet on scale of RTÉ bailout as TV licence set to take €21m hitThe government has accepted that it will have to provide emergency funding of at least €15 million to €20 million for RTÉ in the forthcoming budget
Transport NTA warns of ‘imminent threat’ to public transportTransport body says shortage of mechanics is impacting ability of Dublin Bus to maintain vehicles, while lack of drivers is also affecting bus reliability
Dublin City Garda’s new city policing plan must be more than just a ‘sticking plaster’There was a wide welcome for the €10 million overtime budget in the capital announced this week but some are sceptical how effective it will be in the long run
Dublin Council officials reject plans for George’s Dock swimming poolProposals for public lido were brought forward by campaigners after Docklands white water rafting course was voted down by councillors in 2021
