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Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Irish medtech scales on American money. Ireland needs to start putting up some of its own
Ireland's medtech companies go abroad for their capital and their customers. A new national pension scheme and a sovereign fund built to back Irish business give us the means to change that.
Eilish Haughton Aug 31, 2026
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Technology
Businesses may be automating away their future leaders
The AI talent challenge nobody is talking about. Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the defining business story of the decade. The commercial logic for the uptake on AI is clear, but a critical long-term risk remains largely absent from the debate: how automation might undermine leadership development pipelines.
Aug 30, 2026
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Tax
Fuel excise delay highlights need for broader SME supports in Budget 2027
Government fuel excise relief offers SMEs short-term breathing room, but broader cost pressures require targeted Budget support.
Brendan Murphy Aug 25, 2026
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Financial Outsourcing
Auto-enrolment opt-out: why the close of the first opt-out period is only the beginning
Ireland's auto-enrolment pension scheme, MyFutureFund, is now reaching an important milestone as we approach the close of the first Opt-out window for eligible employees. Employees who joined the scheme when it launched on 1 January 2026 can opt-out between 1 July and 31 August 2026. However, for employers, this should not be viewed as a single deadline date affecting every employee.
Susan Lennon Aug 13, 2026
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Financial Outsourcing
Enhanced Reporting Requirements: What employers need to know, do, and act on now
Revenue has moved from a supportive “service for compliance” approach to formal enforcement. Employers are now receiving Level 1 compliance intervention letters where ERR filings are missing, late or incomplete, and Revenue is using data analytics to cross-check submissions against payroll, VAT and corporation tax records. If you haven't reviewed your ERR position recently, now is the time.
Susan Lennon Brendan Murphy Aug 13, 2026
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Tax
Taxation Omnibus: European Commission launches tax simplification package
The European Commission has adopted a tax simplification package to streamline compliance and enhance competitiveness of the Single Market. The package comprises the Taxation Omnibus and the Recast of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC).
Chris Danes Aug 11, 2026
EU Flags
Tax
Budget 2027: A "Make Work Pay" Budget
As the Irish Government prepares Budget 2027 the question arose: how to reward work today while safeguarding the public finances for the future. Our tax experts take on what the Summer Economic Statement and Tax Strategy Group papers suggest and why the Government's focus will likely be on improving take-home pay while maintaining a cautious approach to long-term fiscal planning.
Mary Moran Aug 5, 2026
Dublin IFSC
Banking & Capital Markets
Is gamification revolutionising banking?
For a generation raised on computer-gaming, many challenger banks have realised that gamification is the route to changing a whole generation’s attitude towards money.
Ahmer Khan David Hall Aug 3, 2026
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Tax
Ireland Tax Refresher - Issue 9
In the ever-evolving world of taxation, staying informed and prepared is paramount. We are pleased to present Tax Refresher, our bi-monthly newsletter designed specifically for large corporate and international businesses, to keep you updated on the latest developments and challenges in the tax landscape.
Brendan Murphy Jul 28, 2026
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ECB treads a fine balancing act by holding interest rates steady
The ECB's decision to leave interest rates unchanged was expected, following inflation falling in June for the first time this year. After raising interest rates last month, the ECB has shown patience while they assess whether higher borrowing costs are effectively containing inflation.
Professor Joe Nellis Jul 24, 2026
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Baker Tilly Ireland's revenue rose by 61% in its latest financial year
MHA, a leading professional services provider of audit and assurance, tax, accountancy and advisory services, is pleased to announce its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Jul 23, 2026
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