Here’s what we know about the crisis facing Limerick's Aughinish Alumina
US sanctions against Russia are threatening hundreds of jobs at the refinery.
Policy and economy
What new European rules to stop 'unfair' grocery deals could mean for the Irish food sector
Farmers have welcomed moves to rebalance power in the supply chain.
Despite business complaints, a minimum wage increase two years ago didn't lead to job losses
That’s according to a new study by the ESRI and Low Pay Commission.
Apple iPhone exports accounted for a quarter of Ireland's economic growth
That’s according to a new report by the International Monetary Fund.
Ireland's mooted Airbnb 'licensing' scheme would only be rolled out in Dublin
Potential regulation of the home-sharing sector is expected in the coming weeks.
One of the world’s biggest consultant firms is telling Irish businesses to prepare for a hard Brexit
PwC Ireland says that the prospect of the worst-case scenario remains ‘too likely to ignore’.
A top economist says there are 'shades of the Celtic Tiger' about Ireland's housing market
Prices are increasing at their fastest rate in nearly three years.
Building homes in Ireland is still 'not as attractive' as building hotels
A State report suggests the cost of developing apartment blocks is ‘a challenge’ for construction firms.
Here's a handy way to build trust in the wake of Europe's strict data protection rules
So-called ‘Privacy Impact Assessments’ are a requirement under the incoming GDPR.
'It will surely raise concerns' – Commercial stamp duty takings are well below target this year
The government increased the rate during the last Budget to fund many tax cuts for workers.
More than 600 homes have been approved for Cork under fast-track housing laws
The Glanmire project is the first approved outside Dublin under the new scheme.
Poll: Should compulsory retirement be banned?
A high-profile case between RTÉ and an ex-reporter has reignited the issue.
Shuttering the government's communications unit will hurt taxpayers the most
Irish citizens are the real casualty in the sorry saga of the Strategic Communications Unit.
Banks can keep using crash-era losses to avoid tax so the State can 'get back its money'
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has no plans to change the rules on ‘deferred tax assets’.
Following one false start, 'stationless' share bikes are coming to Dublin's city centre
The council has called for operators to apply for licences to set up in the capital.
Ireland's chronic housing shortage is the economy's 'most pressing issue'
It is forecast to take years before new construction keeps pace with demand.
The tourism trade wants to hire asylum seekers to plug skills gaps
The hospitality sector has been complaining of growing staff shortages.
Economists say it's 'almost impossible' to gauge the sustainability of Ireland's growth
The ESRI has called for a new method of calculating national accounts.
What the EU's new taxes on the tech giants mean - and how they would hurt Ireland
US companies like Google and Facebook are firmly in the firing line.
The cost of Irish household staples could soar after Brexit
The price of goods like milk and eggs would go up nearly 50% under the worst-case scenario.