Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Simon Harris says the Government made a ‘solemn’ promise to cut the VAT rate for hospitality in the budget. But is there a better way to support struggling businesses?

Balrath Investments is seeking to change the use of the first to fourth floor levels from vacant office at Maryland House

An increase in well-paid, permanent jobs in some sectors has pushed up average earnings

John Moran likens ability to raise revenue locally to powers of similarly elected European mayors

But investment in private rented sector stagnated while office market remained moribund

UK-based Topland Group provides loan facility for resort

Isme estimates annual cost of defamation actions in hospitality and retail as much as €50m

A number of politicians in the capital have gone public on their support for a hotel bed levy despite the strong opposition of two senior Fine Gael Ministers

Work on tourist levy across city to start later this year but will require legislation

Average daily room rate has reached €169 – 30% higher than pre-pandemic levels

An Bord Pleanala rules out new road to access proposed Deer Park development

Amid concerns about lower bookings and higher costs, we spoke to hoteliers in long-established family businesses

FBD Hotels & Resorts, under CEO David Kelly, looks set to keep expanding but only when it finds the right opportunity

Low-cost, high-volume business model has sparked flurry of activity from developers and operators over past 18 months

Irish Hotels Federation highlights ongoing hit from costs

Site is located less than 500 metres from College Green and Grafton Street

The prize forms part of The Irish Times Business Awards, which are run in association with Bank of Ireland

Banks and retailers to close on Friday for the duration of the status-red weather warning

The sale, which was mooted last year, would mean significant return for owner if estimate is achieved