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Pensions law loophole allowed wealthy to ‘wipe out tax liability’, revenue paper reveals
A confidential Revenue paper has exposed a major loophole in Ireland’s pensions legislation that enabled wealthy individuals to effectively eliminate their tax burdens through strategic pension contributions. The internal report, prepared by a Revenue official in 2023, detailed how the 2022 Finance Act inadvertently created several tax avoidance opportunities by breaking the traditional link between
Up to 80,000 jobs at risk if US imposes EU tariffs, warns Ireland’s Finance Minister
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has warned that tens of thousands of jobs in Ireland could be at risk if the United States implements trade tariffs in early April. In a worst-case scenario, he stated that between 50,000 and 80,000 jobs that would have been created or sustained in the economy may be lost in the
Dublin’s property boom continues as resale prices near €600,000
The average price of a resale property in Dublin has risen to €593,936, marking an increase of over €50,000 since March 2024, a new property survey for Q1 2025 has revealed. According to the latest residential market review from estate agents DNG, prices climbed by 1.9 per cent in the first three months of the
Survey reveals most people in Ireland support welcoming immigrants
A recent survey revealed that around 64 per cent of people believe that Ireland should welcome individuals who move to the country in search of a better life for themselves or their families. However, 18 per cent of those surveyed disagree with this stance. The survey, conducted by Ireland Thinks for the Migrant Rights Centre
Global summit in Paris seeks security guarantees for Ukraine
World leaders, including Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin, have converged in Paris today for a critical summit aimed at establishing long-term security guarantees for Ukraine and exploring potential pathways to peace in the ongoing conflict with Russia. With representatives from 31 countries, including NATO allies, European Union member states, and non-EU nations like the United Kingdom,
Tony’s Chocolonely recalls batches of bar over possible stone contamination
Specific batches of Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Almond Sea Salt (180g) have been recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) due to the possible presence of small stones. The recall affects bars with batch numbers 162633 and 162614, carrying a best before date of February 28, 2026. Consumers are advised not to eat the
IKEA expands ‘Click and Collect’ service with seven new Tesco Ireland locations
IKEA is set to launch seven new “Click and Collect” sites in collaboration with Tesco Ireland, expanding its accessible collection service across counties Louth, Westmeath, Kerry, Wicklow, Mayo, and Dublin. Following a successful pilot in Cork, Louth, and Kildare in May 2023, IKEA reported “phenomenal engagement,” leading to an expansion to 21 locations nationwide. Customers
AI adoption could boost Ireland’s economy by €250 bln within a decade, new report finds
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could add €250 billion to Ireland’s economy, as measured by GDP, within the next decade, according to a new report by Microsoft and Trinity College Dublin. The AI Economy in Ireland 2025 report also estimated that AI will increase Ireland’s Gross National Income (GNI) by at least €130 billion
Ireland’s young footballers secure maiden World Cup spot in dramatic qualification
In a momentous achievement for Irish football, the Republic of Ireland’s Under-17 national team has qualified for the 2025 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, marking the first time the men’s youth squad has reached this prestigious tournament. Manager Colin O’Brien’s talented young squad sealed their historic qualification through a compelling performance in the UEFA European
