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Short-term business visitors to Ireland: Are you meeting your PAYE and PRSI obligations?
A short business trip to Ireland can trigger PAYE and PRSI obligations sooner than many employers realise. Understanding the key thresholds, treaty reliefs and reporting requirements is essential to avoid unexpected compliance risks.
James K Smith Sep 29, 2026
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Advisory
Trust at Risk: Why AI and Data Governance now define the success of consulting firms
In a rapidly changing business world, consultancy firms are increasingly exposed: they exist at the intersection of sensitive client data, complex regulation, and rapidly evolving technologies. This means that robust policies around AI, governance, and data handling are no longer just best practice but essential to their future existence. Despite this, some firms continue to treat such frameworks as administrative burdens rather than strategic infrastructure.
Dean Hughes, Head of Business Consulting at MHA Gail Ellis Jul 10, 2026
Why governance has become a strategic imperative for consulting firms
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.
Gail Ellis Jun 29, 2026
39 PS
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
535 AERIAL
Sustainability & ESG
Global Sustainability & ESG jurisdictional snapshot
Global sustainability regulation continues to mature toward more decision‑useful, comparable and enforceable disclosures, with increasing emphasis on data quality, governance and assurance. Regulatory developments have reinforced a clear direction of travel: fewer entities in scope, but higher expectations for those captured, particularly across the EU. Our global snapshot to access a clear, practical overview of ESG regulatory requirements across key jurisdictions.
Tomasz Piasecki ESG Director, MHA Brendan Kean Apr 23, 2026
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Sustainability & ESG
Earth Day: Back to basics is basically a good idea
Earth Day is about galvanizing action and awareness rather than regulatory burden. It offers a chance to go back to basics. This article highlights practical steps businesses can take today to reduce environmental impact, strengthen resilience and reflect positively on sustainability progress already achieved.
David Hall Apr 22, 2026
Loughross Donegal Ireland
Insolvency and Debt Advisory
Energy price shock likely to lead to increase in insolvencies
Rising energy costs are likely to cause an increase in Irish business insolvencies as additional strain is placed on struggling firms. Sectors like hospitality and retail are particularly vulnerable as these are areas where margins are tight, other costs are increasing, and energy accounts for a large proportion of fixed costs.
Mar 27, 2026
94 CRH
Sustainability & ESG Financial Outsourcing
The EU Pay Transparency Directive: What is it and who does it apply to?
The EU Pay Transparency Directive represents a significant shift in how employers approach pay, equality and disclosure. While implementation timelines vary across EU Member States, the direction of travel is clear: greater transparency, stronger employee rights, and increased scrutiny of pay practices. Irish employers have until June 2026 to put the new requirements into practice.
Stephanie Pote, Senior HR Consultant, MHA Mar 26, 2026
353 PEOPLE
Sustainability & ESG
How better data turns Supply Chain performance into a sustainability differentiator
Suppliers will soon compete on emissions, not just price. Data‑driven supply chain transparency is emerging as a key differentiator as ESG pressures rise and businesses push for measurable, verifiable sustainability performance.
Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Brendan Kean Mar 25, 2026
Supply chain lorry on a bridge
Sustainability & ESG Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Construction and Infrastructure
From powerhouse to pressure point: The future of Ireland’s Pharma sector
Ireland’s pharma sector faces rising competitiveness challenges as US tariffs hit exports. Despite strong past investment, attracting future pharma growth now depends on restoring Ireland’s edge.
Brendan Murphy Mar 20, 2026
National cancer institute medical research pharma
Sustainability & ESG
Will E-ledgers replace carbon reporting?
Carbon reporting today requires disclosures under recognised frameworks. E-ledgers offer a new way of calculating and tracking emissions that might improve how reporting data is framed, but are not yet a regulatory standard.
Brendan Kean Mark Lumsdon-Taylor Mar 9, 2026
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