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Photo by Henrique Craveiro on Unsplash Lansdowne Oil and Gas has secured litigation funding from a US law firm to pursue a claim exceeding $100 million against the Irish Government relating to the Barryroe oil and gas field in the north Celtic Sea. While headlines may frame this as just another corporate tussle, its wider…

Photo by Henrique Craveiro on Unsplash The recent revelation that Nutriband’s Dublin-based subsidiary faces an involuntary strike-off for neglecting to file annual returns for seven years is more than a footnote in corporate oversight. It’s a reminder of the thin line multinationals and their subsidiaries tread in maintaining Ireland’s reputation as a well-regulated investment destination.Gareth…

Photo by Henrique Craveiro on Unsplash Vodafone Ireland has been ordered by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to refund €894,000 to approximately 20,000 customers who were incorrectly charged roaming fees. The telecom giant’s lapse, as flagged by Ireland’s regulatory watchdog, drags into sharp focus not just consumer protections but also the complexity of operating…

Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has forecast no meaningful increase in Ireland’s housing output next year, a projection that feels less like breaking news and more like déjà vu stamped across the country’s increasingly creaky infrastructure. For a nation grappling with a multi-year housing supply crisis, the…

Photo by Henrique Craveiro on Unsplash This Christmas, Ibec predicts a 3% rise in consumer spending across Ireland, an uptick that translates into an additional €1,600 per household. For Irish retailers, this should feel like the gust of wind beneath their wings after a period marked by inflationary pressures and cautious consumer behaviour. But beyond…

Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash Fintech newcomer Bunq has increased its savings deposit rates in Ireland, trumpeting one of the highest returns on offer in the market. At first glance, this may seem like a straightforward win for Irish savers weary of paltry interest in the post-crisis banking environment. But zoom out, and this…