Phasing out the USC could cost the Exchequer close to €2 billion by 2020
The Department of Finance costings also include an analysis on cutting capital gains tax for startups.
Fora Staff
It's bonanza time for ice cream sellers, but can they make up for a wet June?
A wet and cold few weeks means most shops are playing catch-up.
Ireland might have to give the EU an extra €280m because of those inflated GDP figures
The massive 26% hike in GDP was decried by one financial journalist as a “work of Irish fiction”.
A 'bottomless brunch' promotion is among three bar ads given a slap on the wrist
Alcohol Action Ireland complained about several campaigns for promoting unsafe drinking.
Virgin Media is ditching Eir and BT sports from its line-up after failing to strike a deal
The move will mean the company’s subscribers won’t have access to certain major events.
'Leprechaun economics' - Experts aren't impressed with Ireland's GDP figures
The country’s headline economic growth last year was roughly five times that of the next-best euro state.
UTV Ireland and TV3 are getting the same owner - so what does that mean for both channels?
Staff cuts? Changes to news? More soaps?
UTV Ireland has been sold to Virgin Media - which also owns TV3
The station was sold for just €10 million.
Shell is being prosecuted for burning gas at its Corrib refinery
The EPA confirmed that a summons was issued last week over a flaring incident at the gas refinery
SuperValu is in pole position in the supermarket wars as Tesco lags behind
The UK retailer remains in second place. while Dunnes Stores showed the strongest growth.
The financial regulator's enforcement operation is short a quarter of its staff
Recruitment is under way to resolve the ‘deeply concerning’ situation at the Central Bank.
Donald Trump's 'Irish wall' could be in trouble
The US presidential hopeful wants to build a €10 million barrier to protect his County Clare golf course.
For Eir, the next 300,000 connections will be a turning point in our broadband woes
The road to broadband has so far been paved with broken promises.
Dublin City Council rules full-time Airbnb rentals need planning permission
It comes after an apartment in Temple Bar was advertised as a high-yield investment opportunity.
One of the 'Big Four' accounting firms is hiring for €50k jobs across five Irish cities
EY is hiring both experienced recruits and graduates.
Amazon has started hiring 500 extra people in Ireland
The high-tech jobs will be filled over two years.
Car insurance premiums could spike if a landmark court ruling stands
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland is fighting a decision that left it liable for claims from the defunct Setanta Insurance.
The Facebook billionaire who backed Hogan's Gawker lawsuit says it was 'philanthropy'
Peter Thiel says he thought it was ‘worth fighting back’ against the tabloid news site.
Tesco is discontinuing its 'Irish food' range in the UK
The company has featured the section in British stores since 2011.
A gamechanging database of all non-profits' finances launches today
Benefacts is bringing transparency to a sector that has been ‘hidden in plain view’.