Plans to turn Dublin's College Green into a car-free plaza have been rejected
The national planning body says the scheme would cause problems for buses and other transport.
Policy and economy
'Anything could happen now': Why the National Broadband Plan faces yet more delays
A series of private dinners and one ministerial resignation could stall the process again.
Denis Naughten resigns - as the future of the National Broadband Plan hangs in the balance
The Communications Minister made the announcement in the Dáil this afternoon.
Higher gambling taxes have made Ireland one of the world's 'most penal' betting markets
The duty was increased to 2% in yesterday’s budget – leading to a backlash from bookmakers.
These are a few important things that slipped under the radar in this year's budget
Budget 2019 had plenty about housing and Brexit – but there were some details missing from the speech.
The government promised a Brexit-proof budget - here's how much it delivered
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe called it the ‘economic challenge of a generation’.
From filmmakers to hoteliers – here are the business winners and losers of Budget 2019
There were few surprises in Paschal Donohoe’s speech, but plenty to digest for Irish businesses.
'A black day for Irish tourism': Restaurants have called for Shane Ross's head
The industry wants the Tourism Minister to step down after losing its special 9% VAT rate.
Budget 2019: These are all of the key developments as they happened
We unpick what this year’s announcements mean for business in Ireland.
Budget 2019: Here's everything you need to know about today's announcement
All the giveaways and tax hikes that are on the horizon.
The National Broadband Plan's sole bidder has sold off its remaining stake in Enet
The Limerick company is at the centre of the plan to bring broadband to rural Ireland.
Citibank fined €1.3m by the Central Bank over 'prolonged and serious' lending code breaches
The bank failed to obtain approval for loans to individuals who were related parties.
Dublin's new bus plan isn't perfect - but it shouldn't be a political football
BusConnects is a work in progress and we need it to keep the city moving.
A decade on, here's how Ireland's first austerity budget compares to the 2019 plan
The shift between now and 2009 – when we faced the worst financial crisis in a generation – is stark.
Low VAT rates may be divisive now, but looser EU rules could open a whole new can of worms
Much of the talk around Ireland’s upcoming budget has focused on the hospitality industry’s 9% VAT rate.
Booming training and member fees helped boost Ibec's coffers last year
The employer representative registered more demand for in-company courses on retaining staff.
'Not fit for purpose': Why startups want Ireland's flagship investor scheme overhauled
The EIIS programme offers tax breaks for startup backers – but the industry says it’s not up to task.
Ireland's tourism trade group wants the State to beef up budgets with Wild Atlantic Way merch
Funding for Fáilte Ireland has halved in a decade.
The construction lobby claims that lowball State contracts have 'cursed' builders
The sector says unrealistic tender prices could bring public projects to a standstill.
The consumer watchdog has concerns about a 'natural monopoly' in the Irish waste sector
The average home now pays between €230 – €280 a year in waste collection charges.