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The Dublin office and the Israeli settlements: How Airbnb’s Dublin entity became a legal flashpoint

An Garda Síochána has conceded a judicial review challenge of its refusal to investigate a criminal complaint over the role of Airbnb Ireland in facilitating lettings in illegal settlements. What happens next could have far-reaching impacts on service providers in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

West Cork Distillers wins legal case over plans for key storage warehouses

An Coimisiún Pleanála had refused planning permission for the maturation warehouses which the indigenous whiskey firm says are vital to expand its storage capacity as its business continues to grow.

Belfry: A podcast series that investigates one of AIB’s darkest chapters

The Belfry funds were sold as a “no-brainer” investment, but it became one of Ireland’s biggest financial scandals. In a two-part podcast investigation, we trace the rise and fall of AIB’s ill-fated property funds.

Balancing two worlds: Brendan Murphy on what Budget 2026 means for business

Baker Tilly tax partner Brendan Murphy has long argued that Ireland’s entrepreneurs deserve the same attention as the multinationals that dominate the exchequer. In the aftermath of Budget 2026, he reflects on a package that reassures foreign investors but leaves many home-grown businesses feeling less loved.

David Widger: “You can’t control circumstances, only how you respond”

In a rare interview, David Widger, managing partner of A&L Goodbody, talks about the corporate deals that helped shape his career, working through boom and bust, and why he would like a second term as the firm's managing partner.

The Renatus M&A report: Private equity, foreign buyers, and bigger cheques

An 11% rise in M&A activity, a surge in foreign acquisitions, and mega fundraises show that dealmaking in Ireland is not just surviving global uncertainty, but growing, according to the latest Renatus report.

From revenue surge to staff cuts: What we know about Shopify’s $2bn Irish operation

The Canadian tech giant manages its global business out of Ireland and new accounts detail a boost in revenue and profits and a continuing reduction in headcount.

“Unlawful pressure” on Paddy McKillen Jr to “ratchet up” interest rates, court hears

Paddy McKillen Jr has accused non-bank lender Relm of using economic turbulence to force through higher costs on his property and hospitality group, in a dispute now before the High Court.

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Hidden risk: Opacity over key risks facing State bodies a dangerous game

Risk registers and internal governance audits are rarely, if ever, released to the public, with no oversight of the key real-world risks facing public bodies until they become reality – and headline news.

Fences, fear and finance: Rewinding the week that was

Behind the barricades of Leinster House lies a broader story: of a country thriving economically yet grappling with the quiet anxieties that shape politics and public life.

Dion Fanning: Maybe they’re right when they say sport and politics don’t mix

Should Jim Gavin have been held up to more scrutiny when he was managing Dublin? The difference between sport and politics is a story of power and control.

Prophets in exile: Why some of Ireland’s brightest coaches are coaching outside of Ireland

Our player development system is the envy of world rugby. It happened through investment, clear pathways, and unwavering belief in Irish talent. Now it's time to do the same for our coaches.

Dan O’Brien: The outlook is not as benign as the budget would have you believe

Ireland is in a bubble, not one related to credit, but to complacency and a misunderstanding of the world as it now is.

Dan Fox

Legal eagles fly higher and faster with Augmented Intelligence

Law firms talk about innovation — but corporate legal teams are doing it. Augmented Intelligence is changing how lawyers work, and Johnson Hana with Eudia are leading the way.

Stuart Fitzgerald: From growth to legacy – exit and tax strategies for business owners 

In the third part of this series, fictional entrepreneurs Sarah and Jack Harbour structure their business and assets to attract buyers and maximise their net proceeds from a sale.

Ian Kehoe on Budget 2026: Fiscal reality in a land accustomed to no hard choices

Budget 2026 swaps short-term giveaways for long-term investment. The challenge now is whether fiscal restraint can hold in a system used to overspending.