Housing starts, a tale of two Brexits, and how Ireland rates on taxing workers

Housing starts are now back at Celtic Tiger levels, with Dublin and the mid-east region seeing the biggest pick-up in activity, but we are still not keeping up with demand, according to a new report by leading estate agent Sherry FitzGerald. Eoin Burke-Kennedy has the details.

CRH subsidiary Irish Cement must pay a €225,000 fine after pleading guilty to several breaches of health and safety law. Barry O'Halloran reports.

Mayo County Council was forced to pay back more than €1.2 million in government funding after an internal audit found miscoded invoices and money drawn down before any work had taken place. Ken Foxe has the details.

It's been a tale of two Brexits for two of Ireland's biggest ports, with Rosslare Europort experiencing a surge in freight volumes to the continent while Dublin has seen volumes decline from Britain as traders bypass checks there, writes Cantillon.

Air travel comeback brings cold comfort for Aer Lingus ground crew

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Mayo council pays back €1.2m in State grants after major issues found

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Pandemic triggers 50% rise in loss-making firms, study estimates

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Policy supports high-rise tower at Arnotts car park, property firm says

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Is Ireland a high tax country for workers? Fiona Reddan has the answer in our weekly personal finance feature.

In Q&A, a reader is planning to sell a rental property and wonders about the tax implications of the move. Dominic Coyle offers some guidance.

In her Media & Marketing column, Laura Slattery looks at the similarities and contrasts in funding between public services broadcasters RTÉ and BBC.

In Me & My Money, Cat Butler, co-founder of wellness drinks maker Naked Collective explains why clothes bought online often disappoint her.

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