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Marion McKeone: Toxicity of Murdoch brand makes for a damning epitaph as old fox ‘steps down’

He says he’s departing but few believe that the media tycoon will relinquish control of his media empire

Drew Harris: Top cop in the line of fire

The embattled Garda Commissioner has lost the confidence of rank-and-file and may not have the political cover to survive

Mortgage interest rates may be rising, but that doesn’t mean you should rule out switching

The rates available to Irish borrowers still vary, so it’s worth reviewing what you’re paying

The Big Interview

‘If the government started talking to us, we could save a lot of money for the state’ – Niall Byrne, NMB Architects

The specialised firm has more than 30 years’ experience designing industrial and commercial projects for pharmaceutical, medical device and high-tech clients

The Week Ahead: Smurfit to entertain chief execs in Amsterdam

The Business Post looks ahead to key events in the world of business

The Big Interview

‘If the government started talking to us, we could save a lot of money for the state’ – Niall Byrne, NMB Architects

The specialised firm has more than 30 years’ experience designing industrial and commercial projects for pharmaceutical, medical device and high-tech clients

Mortgage interest rates may be rising, but that doesn’t mean you should rule out switching

The rates available to Irish borrowers still vary, so it’s worth reviewing what you’re paying

Squeeze on lending by banks leaves small companies reeling

Rising interest rates and reduced lending multiples from banks are already affecting some businesses’ plans for growth

No smoke without ire – e-cigs face curbs in bid to stub out teen vaping

A ban on disposable devices and sales of all nicotine products to under-18s is on the cards in an attempt to protect the young and the environment

Post Script: Whiskey galore, O’Laoire drinks up, Hegarty hightails

The Business Post team takes a look at the scenes behind the stories

Marion McKeone: Toxicity of Murdoch brand makes for a damning epitaph as old fox ‘steps down’

He says he’s departing but few believe that the media tycoon will relinquish control of his media empire

Drew Harris: Top cop in the line of fire

The embattled Garda Commissioner has lost the confidence of rank-and-file and may not have the political cover to survive

Dublin must be a whole, as well as the sum of its parts

Education group aims to become global certification body for directors

The Dublin-based training business expects to double its turnover to €8 million in 2024 as it targets overseas expansion

West Cork guesthouse with a Tuscan twist

Dunowen House branches out into organising Italian cookery tours

New Central Bank rules for senior executives ‘a step too far’

Professional body for staff in financial services has called on regulator to trust the sector

Northern Ireland

Preparing political options for a Plan B government in North

As the stalemate continues, three main options are being considered, including the least popular among all parties – a return to direct rule

Inside story: Ornua executive exodus puts future of Kerrygold back on the table

Resignations focus attention on the future of Ornua and its iconic Kerrygold butter brand

Matt Cooper: Four reasons why Murdoch’s malign legacy is so deeply in the red

The media tycoon, who is stepping down, is responsible for much of the poisoning of American politics, British politics, British media and climate change denial in Australia

Profile: Lachlan Murdoch - the boy who wouldn’t be king finally claims the throne

Who is the first-born Murdoch son who will replace his father Rupert as chair of the Murdoch media dynasty?

Open secrets: The next stage for big data

Data is no longer the ‘new oil’ that can be stolen or stored at a heavy environmental price. In future it will be used for the betterment of humanity

The Week Ahead: Greencoat Renewables to kick off week with interim results

The Business Post looks ahead to key events in the world of business over the next seven days

Correction and apology

Mr Illann Power

Revealed – the €14.4bn budget trick

Behind the ‘prudent’ core Budget 2024 package of €6.4 billion lie shadow ‘temporary’ spending figures that bring the real total to a less reassuring €14.4 billion