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Fexco plots more M&A in early 2026 as Sainsbury’s acquisition progresses

Neil Hosty, the chief executive of the Co Kerry financial exchange business, talks international expansion, acquiring the bureau de change arm of the British grocery chain, and why Ireland should be cautious around recreating France's start-up campus Station F.
Michael Cogley
10th Dec, 2025 - 4 min read

Controversial streaming platform Rumble eyes Irish beachhead for merger

The social media platform, which is popular with right-wing influencers and hosts Donald Trump’s Truth Social, plans to establish an Irish entity after acquiring a German AI company.
Jonathan Keane
9th Dec, 2025 - 2 min read

Revealed: Ireland blocks dual-use exports to Israel due to the “high risk” of military diversion

Released documents reveal the Government refused exports to either an Israeli state body or a weapons company this year. Authorities already approved millions worth of exports during Israel’s assault on Gaza.
Niall Sargent
9th Dec, 2025 - 4 min read

“The Government should set a target of 2030 for copper switch-off”

Siro has become Ireland’s second-largest fibre network owner. As full coverage looms, CEO John Keaney discusses how to push adoption of the high-speed broadband technology – and make it profitable for his shareholders ESB and Vodafone.
Thomas Hubert
9th Dec, 2025 - 9 min read

Sam Smyth honoured for “rocking Ireland’s business and political establishment”

This year’s most-coveted awards in business journalism included a special recognition for our colleague who exposed some of the biggest money scandals of the past 50 years.
Thomas Hubert
8th Dec, 2025 - 3 min read

Department of Justice sued for €4m over dropped Ipas centre plans in Donnybrook

The Department of Justice axed plans for an Ipas centre housing 41 asylum seekers on the Stillorgan Road due to its size, location, and the current level of need in the sector. The owner of the property claims it has suffered significant loss.
Francesca Comyn
8th Dec, 2025 - 2 min read

Musk, X and Ireland: “Full frontal attack” on regulator’s ability to probe social media giants

Elon Musk and US-based X Holdings Corp, along with the social media company’s Irish entity, are seeking to stop the investigation launched against them by Coimisiún na Meán in a case that challenges the limits of its power and of EU regulation.
Alice Chambers
8th Dec, 2025 - 3 min read

Four parties have expressed interest in investing in foodtech firm Senoptica

Examiner Declan de Lacy said he was optimistic about the prospects of Senoptica exiting examinership after four parties expressed an interested in investing in the company.
Tom Lyons
8th Dec, 2025 - 2 min read

“I’m not saying Ronaldogate is going to be the thing that brings down Infantino, but it definitely has shifted the general mood.”

Dion Fanning
6th Dec, 2025

When Ronaldo was cleared to play at the World Cup despite his sending off in Dublin, it told something of the modern FIFA and what it prioritises. Dion Fanning talks to Jonathan Wilson about his book on the history of the World Cup and why the tournament may be in jeopardy.

Top Voices

Australia’s grand social experiment will captivate lawmakers the world over

The Australian government's decision to restrict access to social media for children under 16 is one of the sternest regulatory approaches to the industry to date. Should it work, it will be hard for other countries not to follow suit.
Michael Cogley
10th Dec, 2025 - 6 min read

John Looby: Lessons from three decades in the financial markets

As he steps back after more than three decades in financial markets, John looks back on the crises, triumphs, and lessons that shaped his career — and the enduring truth that in investing, temperament often matters far more than theory.
John Looby
9th Dec, 2025 - 7 min read

“We legged it to the door”: The Irish security expert keeping executives out of harm’s way

When a business deal in West Africa turned into a potential ambush, Terry McElvaney’s quick thinking saved the day. Now, the founder of Sentinel Risk is bringing elite executive protection to Ireland’s boardrooms.
Paul McArdle
8th Dec, 2025 - 6 min read

So much money, so little time: Rewinding the week that was

Even by Ireland’s record-breaking tax revenue standards, this year’s record is staggering. The Government has one year left to turn this gold mine into housing and infrastructure.

Thomas Hubert
7th Dec, 2025 - 6 min read

Voters shift, tempers flare: America enters a season of sour politics

As Tennessee voters inch leftward and Trump lashes out at immigrants, allies and adversaries alike, Washington is consumed by economic alarm, foreign-policy fog and a restless MAGA base.
Siobhán Brett
6th Dec, 2025 - 5 min read

The EU has taken a gentle approach in its first big DSA action against X

Friday’s €120m fine against Elon Musk’s social media site, which has its EU office in Ireland, is on the lower end of the spectrum. Now is the European Commission ready for a battle with the billionaire on reforms to the platform?
Jonathan Keane
5th Dec, 2025 - 3 min read

John Looby: Britain’s long road to economic purgatory

Rachel Reeves and her recent budget are just the latest victims of a series of historic mistakes. Both are destined to join their recent predecessors as short historic footnotes.

John Looby
5th Dec, 2025 - 4 min read

Stuart Fitzgerald: Stop working hero hours – the best CEOs are ruthless allocators of their time

A business student's perceptive question about whether the payback for long hours justifies the grind didn't get the response it deserved from me. Here's my imperfect attempt at answering her properly.
Stuart Fitzgerald
4th Dec, 2025 - 5 min read

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