Irish tourism’s ‘annus horribilis’?
Logic behind costly hospitality sector Vat cut gets fuzzier and fuzzier
Peter Burke
Hotel room rates rise 3% in 2025 despite fall in overseas and domestic visitors
Fáilte Ireland report indicates tourism sector grew last year despite challenges
Could a €5 tourist tax help solve Dublin’s problems? Conor Pope vs Eoghan O’Mara Walsh
Surveys have suggested that close to two thirds of Dubliners think a tourist tax is a good idea. The hospitality sector is not convinced
Data storage company Qumulo to create 50 jobs in Ireland over three years
US firm launches new European R&D hub in Cork, supported by IDA Ireland
Office of the Planning Regulator faces overhaul amid concern over delays
Jack Chambers to brief Cabinet on plans aimed at speeding up critical infrastructure delivery
Irish firms will have greater freedom to work with military under plan to cut ‘red tape’
Minister to scrap ‘outdated’ rule and allow State agencies to support SMEs involved in defence sector
Government inquiry into home heating oil and petrol prices is a political diversion
This week’s bluster gives the impression of some kind of crackdown – with consequences. Don’t be fooled
What will the war in the Middle East mean for Irish consumers? From heating bills to mortgages
Heating oil has shot up in price, petrol and diesel may continue to climb, but it may take longer to see the effect on interest rates and utility bills
‘Ireland has to box clever’: Inside the Government’s response to the war in the Middle East
With Irish citizens stranded, skyrocketing energy bills and an upcoming St Patrick’s day one-to-one with Trump, the Coalition has much to deal with
Petrol and diesel nears €2 a litre as fuel industry dismisses claims of profiteering
Fuel lobbyist welcomes CCPC investigation and predicts it will find ‘no improper behaviour when it comes to pricing’
Government learning the perils of setting precedents in unprecedented times the hard way
What used to be a once in a generation event tends to come around a lot more often these days
Revision of remote working code recommended to provide greater clarity
Minister says report shows where workers engage, the system works but Ictu describes findings as ‘out of touch with reality’
Cost of home-heating oil rises 60% in a week, but where is the money going?
No smoke and mirrors in price rises, umbrella group says, hitting back at ‘performative’ criticism
Home heating oil and petrol price gougers combust like rocket fuel for the Dáil
What Opposition TD wouldn’t loathe the money-hungry gannets or love a chance to castigate the Government for not cracking down on them?
Heating oil prices increase by more than 50 per cent in Ireland in less than a week
Opposition politicians and farmers accuse providers of price gouging while the Government stands ‘to one side twisting its hat’
Cost of home-heating oil soars amid widespread travel disruption following attacks on Iran
Average price of 500 litres of oil now close to €700 with supplier saying demand surpassing that seen during cold weather
Only one IDA-backed site visit by foreign investors recorded in three counties in 2025
Overall, IDA‑facilitated visits rose by 10 per cent last year to 514, with Dublin dominating the list
The new short-term letting rules: has the tourism sector won at the expense of housing?
Ban on planning for new short-term lets in places with more than 20,000 people is seen as a victory for tourism over housing
Limiting short-term tourism lets won’t increase housing supply but will damage rural economies
While Airbnb-style apartments in urban areas should be restricted, regional Ireland, where tourism is the biggest employer, should be left alone
European Space Agency lab launched in Mullingar
Facility will oversee development of technology that could be used in space or elsewhere
Jim Woulfe appointed as new Enterprise Ireland chairman
Former Dairygold boss has been interim chairman since June 2025
Unclear how many short-term lets could be returned to residential use under crackdown
Department of Housing says ‘significant number’ of properties will be brought into long-term market
Mercosur deal may take up to two years to ratify, Burke says
EU’s trade deal with South America was referred to the European Court of Justice last month
The Irish Times view on short-term lets: Government rhetoric rings hollow
There is a reluctance to make difficult trade-offs to address housing crisis
U-turn on regulating short-term lets: striking a balance or a sop to Michael Healy-Rae?
With two rental properties and 300 Airbnbs, Killarney is a battleground for housing need versus tourism
Short-term let restrictions will only apply to towns with populations over 20,000 after Government rowback
Minister for Tourism says opposition from Norma Foley and Michael Healy-Rae not the reason for change of approach
Huawei lobbies Government for ‘proportionate’ EU regulation and cutting red tape
Meetings came after European institutions suspended contacts with Chinese group’s lobbyists in Brussels
MEP Mullooly’s enthusiasm for ‘mother of all trade deals’ powdered down
Change coming at Department of Justice, Hamnet hits home with grief charity, wedding group hopes to turn Ireland in next Lake Como
Storm Chandra: Flooding possible in ‘many areas’ as further rain forecast
Businesses hit by Storm Chandra floods may get State funding of up to €100,000
St Patrick’s Day trips: See which countries Ministers are visiting this year
Nine will go to the United States including the Taoiseach, who is expected to meet US President Donald Trump
Old order ‘not coming back’ as Trump overshadows World Economic Forum
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Restaurant customer doing ‘dry December’ quoted €40 corkage for alcohol-free wine
Denise Kirwan said charge was ‘punitive’ when businesses did not offer ‘nonalcoholic wine’ for sale
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