Building may stop, the dangers to our privacy and Revenue’s volte face

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Olive Keogh meets the new Irish technology companies which may play a key strategic role in disease prevention.

Multinationals could halt building in the Republic, sources suggested on Wednesday, as work continued on high-profile projects such as the National Children's Hospital and Grangegorman university site. Barry O'Halloran has the details.

In her weekly column Karlin Lillington wonders where is the balance between privacy and social benefit in the war against Covid-19?

Cantillon tell us that the Revenue, contrary to its nature, is shooting money out first and asking questions later and why building work will continue.

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Conn Ó Midheach

Conn Ó Midheach

Conn O Midheach is Assistant Business Editor - Digital of The Irish Times