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Selective social media bans: what are the real costs?
Selective bans on social media may aim to protect young people, but they come with trade-offs. Restricting access can limit opportunities to build digital literacy, develop critical thinking, and engage with current events in real time.
David Hall Gail Ellis Jul 7, 2026
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Baker Tilly International named accounting Network of the Year
Baker Tilly International was recognised for delivering both exceptional commercial performance and meaningful investment in its future. This is the second time our network has won the award in the past four years.
Jul 6, 2026
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Baker Tilly Ireland announces two partner promotions and two senior hires
The firm has promoted Tomás O'Leary and Eilish Haughton to partner, and welcomed Mary Moran as the new Private Client Tax Director and Melissa Markgraf as the new Indirect Tax Manager.
Jul 2, 2026
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The law of expanding returns: the role of technology in increasing mid-market law firms' profitability
The law of expanding returns explores how technology is reshaping the economics of legal practice and why mid-market law firms are uniquely positioned to benefit. Examining the impact of artificial intelligence, automation, legal analytics and cloud-based systems, considering the opportunities and challenges of technological adoption, changing client expectations, and the evolving role of lawyers.
Jul 1, 2026
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Technology
When humans must prove they are human – the case for human intelligence
The new AI age is bringing with it a peculiar irony: the machines built on the foundations of human creativity may soon render that very creativity as false, not by replacing it but by absorbing it so completely that AI copy becomes indistinguishable from human-generated content.
David Hall Jun 30, 2026
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Advisory
Time or talent: the future of hourly billing
For years professional services firms in various sectors have relied for their profitability on charging clients for the number of hours worked. The growing adoption of artificial intelligence and other disruptive technologies is now challenging this model. As AI dramatically increases speed, automation, and efficiency, firms must reconsider how their services are priced in order to preserve profitability.
Jun 29, 2026
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Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Can Ireland continue to provide the right medicine for Pharma?
Ireland’s pharmaceutical sector stands as one of Europe’s most successful industrial achievements. To sustain its leading position in an evolving global landscape, however, targeted changes and forward-looking strategies will be essential.
Brendan Murphy David Hall Jun 26, 2026
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Customs and Excise Duty
EU customs reform for low-value imports: A structural shift for e‑commerce supply chains
The European Commission has proposed reforms to its customs rules for low-value consignments, signalling a major shift in cross-border e‑commerce. Beyond the €3 duty, the changes move responsibility for import costs and compliance from consumers to sellers and platforms.
Andrew Thurston Jun 19, 2026
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MHA Manufacturing Report 2026: Confidence is strong in Irish manufacturing sector despite continuing global uncertainty
Jun 17, 2026
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ECB set to raise interest rates. Have policymakers learnt from their mistakes?
The ECB has made a sensible decision by acting decisively to curb inflation. Policymakers will hope they can bring prices down quickly, allowing interest rates to follow, ensuring that tighter monetary policy does not weigh on growth for longer than necessary.
Professor Joe Nellis Jun 12, 2026
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Sustainability & ESG
CSRD 2027 readiness - delaying preparation could be costly
Big Irish firms face a tight timeline for CSRD 2027. Many have paused preparations, risking a last-minute scramble, compliance issues and missed opportunities as ESG data demands grow.
Brendan Kean Jun 8, 2026
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