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Beyond the façade - the real impact of AI
There’s no doubt that 2025 is the year of AI. Yet, public discourse about AI trends often skips over a critical element: the infrastructure that powers it, and the profound environmental implications of this technological foundation.
May 29, 2025
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Financial Services
Central Bank of Ireland's Q1 2025 Bulletin: Key insights for the Financial Services sector
In light of the ongoing global geopolitical changes, Ahmer Khan, Head of the Financial Services practice at Baker Tilly revisits the Central Bank of Ireland’s (CBI) last Quarterly Bulletin for the first quarter of 2025. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the Irish economy and highlights crucial considerations for the financial services sector, particularly insurance companies.
Ahmer Khan May 22, 2025
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Tax
Ireland Tax Refresher - Issue 2
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 May 19, 2025
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Global Mobility & Expatriate Construction and Infrastructure
People, planning and global partnerships: Aidan Scollard and James Smith on delivering Ireland’s big builds
As Ireland prepares to launch a wave of capital infrastructure projects, the spotlight is shifting from budgets to boots on the ground.
Aidan Scollard James K Smith May 16, 2025
Ireland
Audit and Assurance
Updates from the Companies Registration Office
The CRO is working towards the end of May for the implementation of changes, such as allowing companies to retain their audit exemption despite one late filing within a five-year period is a welcomed development. We look forward to seeing the formal confirmation and guidance in due course.
Ashling O’Donovan Apr 30, 2025
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Sustainability & ESG
ESG reporting: A compliance necessity or a business opportunity?
As businesses worldwide face increasing demands for ESG transparency, a fundamental question arises: has reporting simply become a regulatory burden, or could it soon offer businesses significant long-term benefits?
Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Apr 16, 2025
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Tax
Trump Tariffs and the Tariff War 10th April 2025 update
It’s all changed again as President Trump confirmed yesterday evening that the ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ he announced on the 2nd April 2025 are paused for all but the following instances detailed below.
Andrew Thurston Apr 11, 2025
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Sustainability & ESG Tax Retail, Consumer & Hospitality
The EU publishes its plan for safer and sustainable e-commerce
Earlier this year, the European Commission (EC) published a Communication that outlines its plans for making the e-commerce sector safer and more sustainable. These plans require finetuning before further implementation is discussed. Our experts discuss the key elements of the new EC ‘toolbox’.
Marisa Hut, Stevie Mols Apr 9, 2025
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Shifting sands: ESG rules paused, but business planning must continue
In recent weeks, a flurry of announcements has created uncertainty around the future of climate-related reporting requirements. First, the European Parliament voted to fast-track proposals to delay the next wave of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive obligations and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Meanwhile, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission withdrew its legal defence of climate disclosure rules, effectively putting enforcement on hold.
Brendan Kean Apr 9, 2025
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Advisory Tax
The real cost of Liberation Day tariffs for US importers
Without doubt, 2nd April 2025 will be remembered for many months to come by businesses and Governments around the world, with President Trump’s decisions having a massive impact on global trade. Economists are already predicting that these tariffs will increase consumer costs across the world and there is a high risk of a global recession.
Apr 3, 2025
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Tax
Finance Act 2024: Residential Property Measures
It is no surprise that housing emerged as the central focus of Budget 2025, with nearly €8bn allocated to the Department of Housing. The Government’s commitment to resolving the housing crisis is evident in the substantial funding dedicated to this area. The Programme for Government, issued in January, contains eight pages in relation to accelerated housing supply, with a target of 300,000 new homes to be delivered by the end of 2030.
Brendan Murphy Mar 28, 2025
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