The “golden visa” scheme is gone but the Irish Diaspora Loan Fund is raising again

Appointed boss of Bord Gáis Energy in her 30s, Catherine O’Kelly has led the €1bn business through Covid-19. As O'Kelly prepares to return to Centrica in the UK, she reflects on lessons learned, the current crisis and the green agenda.

The Campbell family announced in May that it was shutting Bewley’s cafe on Grafton Street. Its landlord first learned about the move through the media. Now, the Ronan Group is suing the operators to secure possession of the building.

If working from home becomes the new normal, would the pressure on the Dublin property market be relieved? Could house prices fall? To answer that question, you need to understand the dynamics of the housing market.

The crisis is testing the world of fashion - from sustainable, ethical supply lines to the rise of digital fashion shows. From her London-based home, Sharon Wauchob, one of Ireland's most influential designers, shares her views on how the industry is changing.

Aviva Life and Pensions has initiated High Court proceedings in Dublin against retailer Reiss and its founder David Reiss. The group operates from a flagship store on St Stephen’s Green.

Having been shut for a decade, Powerscourt Springs in Co Wicklow has been rejuvenated by new owners Adrienne Stewart and her mother Lorraine Sweeney. And, despite the crisis, the wellness resort is set to open in the coming weeks - in time to cater for the growing domestic market.

The Department of Finance last week revealed a mysterious €580m in a so-called ‘unallocated tax account’. Where did the money come and where is going to? The answer lies in a €57bn pharma deal and a last-minute change to Irish tax law.

David McWilliams believes that the crisis has presented a major opportunity to make society - and the role of the economy within it - a better place. The economist says the new government should borrow heavily, and invest in crucial public services and infrastructure.

This spring, eEnergy’s CEO told The Currency that the company would acquire other players to develop its LED-as-a-service model and target the school market. A first deal puts the strategy in practice.

Having urgently signed a €7.5 million contract to buy ventilators on the night of the lockdown, the HSE cancelled the deal and allegedly sparked a garda investigation involving Interpol. Court proceedings followed but a recent ruling means the dispute will now continue behind closed doors.