Baker Tilly tax partner Brendan Murphy has long argued that Ireland’s entrepreneurs deserve the same attention as the multinationals that dominate the exchequer. In the aftermath of Budget 2026, he reflects on a package that reassures foreign investors but leaves many home-grown businesses feeling less loved.
The Fiscal Advisory Council, Central Bank and ESRI all say the same thing: rein in spending. The Government’s response? Spend more.
With Budget 2026 set to prioritise capital spending, tax expert Brendan Murphy argues that the Government must also tackle long-delayed reforms on capital gains tax and business supports if it wants to sustain Ireland’s entrepreneurial base.
Roberts Nathan, founded in 1997, is a respected mid-sized Irish accountancy firm. Following its merger with MHA, it will enter the Baker Tilly global network, targeting both organic growth and further acquisitions.
The business advisory firm, which has two offices in Ireland, has been acquired by Azets, a fast-growing challenger accountancy group whose own future ownership is in the balance.
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