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  • IoD Ireland launches the Gary Kennedy Chartered Director Programme Bursary
    by Institute of Directors Ireland 06 Nov 2026
    IoD Ireland launches the Gary Kennedy Chartered Director Programme Bursary
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  • Record number of personal loans valued at over €3.1 billion were drawn down in 12 months to end of June 2026
    by BPFI 06 Nov 2026
    Record number of personal loans valued at over €3.1 billion were drawn down in 12 months to end of June 2026
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  • It’s Income Tax Season – How to claim a tax refund this November!
    by CMCC Financial Services 03 Nov 2026
    It’s Income Tax Season – How to claim a tax refund this November!
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  • The Individual Investment Account
    by Bluewater FP 03 Nov 2026
    The Individual Investment Account
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  • 9 in 10 (92%) Irish Compliance Professionals Say AI is Helping to Fuel Financial Crime
    News 03 Nov 2026
    9 in 10 (92%) Irish Compliance Professionals Say AI is Helping to Fuel Financial Crime
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  • Managing PHI and ill-health Early Retirement in Ireland: A Guide for Employers
    by RDJ LLP 30 Oct 2026
    Managing PHI and ill-health Early Retirement in Ireland: A Guide for Employers
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  • The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 came into effect on 29 June 2026.
    by William Fry 30 Oct 2026
    The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 came into effect on 29 June 2026.
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  • Vulnerable Customers: Why Banks Need To Get It Right
    by Intuition 30 Oct 2026
    Vulnerable Customers: Why Banks Need To Get It Right
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  • Culture and the Role of the Board
    by Board Excellence Limited 30 Oct 2026
    Culture and the Role of the Board
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  • Gender Pay Gap Reporting : Bill now passed, portal reporting mandatory this November
    by A&L Goodbody 30 Oct 2026
    Gender Pay Gap Reporting : Bill now passed, portal reporting mandatory this November
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  • Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Rank Among Biggest Threats to Infrastructure Resilience
    by Deloitte Ireland LLP 29 Oct 2026
    Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Rank Among Biggest Threats to Infrastructure Resilience
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  • Three in four workers worry about money during the working day
    News 27 Oct 2026
    Three in four workers worry about money during the working day
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  • Strong momentum in mortgage activity with 35,449 mortgages valued at almost €11.4 billion drawn down in the first nine months of 2026
    by BPFI 23 Oct 2026
    Strong momentum in mortgage activity with 35,449 mortgages valued at almost €11.4 billion drawn down in the first nine months of 2026
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  • Expressions of interest for experts to sit on new Digital Assets Industry Group
    News 23 Oct 2026
    Expressions of interest for experts to sit on new Digital Assets Industry Group
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  • Almost 1.25 million health insurance customers due to renew as consumers warned against paying hundreds more for cover
    23 Oct 2026
    Almost 1.25 million health insurance customers due to renew as consumers warned against paying hundreds more for cover
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  • Over €7 million laundered through money mule accounts amid sharp rise in numbers of young adults who report being targeted
    by BPFI 21 Oct 2026
    Over €7 million laundered through money mule accounts amid sharp rise in numbers of young adults who report being targeted
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  • Minister Troy welcomes recent downward trend in motor insurance premiums
    21 Oct 2026
    Minister Troy welcomes recent downward trend in motor insurance premiums
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  • Minister Feighan Announces Ireland’s contribution to strengthen Global Fight Against Financial Crime
    News 20 Oct 2026
    Minister Feighan Announces Ireland’s contribution to strengthen Global Fight Against Financial Crime
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  • Eight in ten compliance professionals believe a stronger EU Capital Markets Union would boost growth for Irish financial services sector
    News 20 Oct 2026
    Eight in ten compliance professionals believe a stronger EU Capital Markets Union would boost growth for Irish financial services sector
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  • €134m lent to support community ambition across the island of Ireland
    News 19 Oct 2026
    €134m lent to support community ambition across the island of Ireland
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  • The CCD recognised as Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre for tenth year in a row
    by CCD 19 Oct 2026
    The CCD recognised as Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre for tenth year in a row
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  • A&L Goodbody hosts eighth annual Corporate Crime & Regulation Summit 2026
    by A&L Goodbody 14 Oct 2026
    A&L Goodbody hosts eighth annual Corporate Crime & Regulation Summit 2026
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  • Credit Unions tops in Customer Experience Survey but takeaways, public sector and some transport companies struggle
    News 14 Oct 2026
    Credit Unions tops in Customer Experience Survey but takeaways, public sector and some transport companies struggle
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  • Minister Burke and Minister Heydon announce expansion of the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme to €1 billion and extension to 2029
    News 12 Oct 2026
    Minister Burke and Minister Heydon announce expansion of the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme to €1 billion and extension to 2029
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  • Tánaiste and Minister Burke launch €1bn initiative to help Irish businesses scale globally
    News 12 Oct 2026
    Tánaiste and Minister Burke launch €1bn initiative to help Irish businesses scale globally
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  • Chartered Surveyors express disappointment that only limited measures to tackle dereliction of larger buildings included in Budget ‘27
    News 06 Oct 2026
    Chartered Surveyors express disappointment that only limited measures to tackle dereliction of larger buildings included in Budget ‘27
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  • Irish Tax Institute responds to Budget 2027
    by Irish Tax Institute 06 Oct 2026
    Irish Tax Institute responds to Budget 2027
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  • Small Firms Association Deeply Concerned at 79-Cent Minimum Wage Hike, Threatening Small Business Survival
    News 06 Oct 2026
    Small Firms Association Deeply Concerned at 79-Cent Minimum Wage Hike, Threatening Small Business Survival
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  • Almost 6 in 10 Irish Adults Want Government Action Now to Ensure State Pension’s Survival
    05 Oct 2026
    Almost 6 in 10 Irish Adults Want Government Action Now to Ensure State Pension’s Survival
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  • Integrity360 Partners with Chartered Accountants Ireland, Safeguarding its 40,000 Members Globally
    News 02 Oct 2026
    Integrity360 Partners with Chartered Accountants Ireland, Safeguarding its 40,000 Members Globally
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  • Indeed CSO Monthly Unemployment Response September 2026
    News 02 Oct 2026
    Indeed CSO Monthly Unemployment Response September 2026
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  • BPFI Calls for New Central Bank Assessment Framework to Deliver Simpler, More Proportionate & Evidence-Based Regulation
    by BPFI 02 Oct 2026
    BPFI Calls for New Central Bank Assessment Framework to Deliver Simpler, More Proportionate & Evidence-Based Regulation
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  • Half of Large Employers Likely to Set Fixed In-Office Days by 2027
    by William Fry 01 Oct 2026
    Half of Large Employers Likely to Set Fixed In-Office Days by 2027
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  • The Data Act – “Access by Design” Requirement Comes into Force
    by Matheson 01 Oct 2026
    The Data Act – “Access by Design” Requirement Comes into Force
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  • Sustainable Commuting: Tax Incentives for a Greener Workforce
    by A&L Goodbody 01 Oct 2026
    Sustainable Commuting: Tax Incentives for a Greener Workforce
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  • Number of Receiverships Falls by 33% in First 9 Months of 2026 – Deloitte Insolvency Figures
    by Deloitte Ireland LLP 30 Sep 2026
    Number of Receiverships Falls by 33% in First 9 Months of 2026 – Deloitte Insolvency Figures
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  • Tánaiste and Minister Troy welcome decision to reduce Insurance Compensation Fund from 1% to 0%
    News 30 Sep 2026
    Tánaiste and Minister Troy welcome decision to reduce Insurance Compensation Fund from 1% to 0%
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  • One in seven adults receiving financial support from family as intergenerational reliance grows
    News 30 Sep 2026
    One in seven adults receiving financial support from family as intergenerational reliance grows
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  • One in three Irish employees work in a field unrelated to their studies
    News 25 Sep 2026
    One in three Irish employees work in a field unrelated to their studies
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  • More than 4 in 10 would use a tax-efficient investment account to support retirement savings
    News 23 Sep 2026
    More than 4 in 10 would use a tax-efficient investment account to support retirement savings
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  • Small Firms Association calls for Minister Burke to reject proposed increase in National Minimum Wage in Budget 2027
    by Small Firms Association 21 Sep 2026
    Small Firms Association calls for Minister Burke to reject proposed increase in National Minimum Wage in Budget 2027
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  • 95% of fintech firms plan to hire in Ireland as sector remains confident about growth, but faster regulatory delivery needed to maintain momentum
    by BPFI 21 Sep 2026
    95% of fintech firms plan to hire in Ireland as sector remains confident about growth, but faster regulatory delivery needed to maintain momentum
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  • 35% of Irish Adults Turn to Online Searches for Financial Advice
    News 17 Sep 2026
    35% of Irish Adults Turn to Online Searches for Financial Advice
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  • 1 in 4 Irish mortgage holders wrongly believe home insurance must be bought through their lender
    News 16 Sep 2026
    1 in 4 Irish mortgage holders wrongly believe home insurance must be bought through their lender
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  • Half a Million Irish Motorists Facing Higher Motor Insurance Costs After Clocking Up Penalty Points
    News 15 Sep 2026
    Half a Million Irish Motorists Facing Higher Motor Insurance Costs After Clocking Up Penalty Points
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  • Majority of consumers receiving suspicious calls, texts or emails at least once a month, with more than half saying suspicious communications are increasing
    by BPFI 14 Sep 2026
    Majority of consumers receiving suspicious calls, texts or emails at least once a month, with more than half saying suspicious communications are increasing
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  • 1.2 billion payments worth €50 billion made on Irish cards in H1 2026, as contactless rollout on public transport from 2028 expected to boost further growth
    by BPFI 11 Sep 2026
    1.2 billion payments worth €50 billion made on Irish cards in H1 2026, as contactless rollout on public transport from 2028 expected to boost further growth
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  • 8 in 10 financial services firms say skills gaps are increasing financial crime risk
    News 09 Sep 2026
    8 in 10 financial services firms say skills gaps are increasing financial crime risk
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  • Poor knowledge of pensions is main reason people are not saving enough for their retirement
    News 08 Sep 2026
    Poor knowledge of pensions is main reason people are not saving enough for their retirement
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  • The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Mid-Year Commercial Property Market Monitor 2026
    News 05 Sep 2026
    The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Mid-Year Commercial Property Market Monitor 2026
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  • Consumers warned to be on alert for highly deceptive scams as new figures show 27% jump in losses
    by BPFI 05 Sep 2026
    Consumers warned to be on alert for highly deceptive scams as new figures show 27% jump in losses
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  • Strong tax receipts to end-August, while expenditure demonstrates continued investment in key services and infrastructure Tánaiste Simon Harris & Minister Jack Chambers
    News 04 Sep 2026
    Strong tax receipts to end-August, while expenditure demonstrates continued investment in key services and infrastructure Tánaiste Simon Harris & Minister Jack Chambers
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  • An Taoiseach pledges support to small businesses at launch of 23rd annual SFA National Small Business Awards 2027
    News 04 Sep 2026
    An Taoiseach pledges support to small businesses at launch of 23rd annual SFA National Small Business Awards 2027
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  • 72% of Irish Adults Regularly Worry About Money
    News 03 Sep 2026
    72% of Irish Adults Regularly Worry About Money
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  • Indeed CSO Monthly Unemployment Response August 2026
    News 02 Sep 2026
    Indeed CSO Monthly Unemployment Response August 2026
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  • Check Out Our September Newsletter
    News 02 Sep 2026
    Check Out Our September Newsletter
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  • Costs of Energy, Transport & Materials are Top Concerns for SMEs
    News 02 Sep 2026
    Costs of Energy, Transport & Materials are Top Concerns for SMEs
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  • Climb expands long-standing partnership with HPE as it becomes official distributor for HPE Networking in Ireland
    by Climb Channel Solutions 01 Sep 2026
    Climb expands long-standing partnership with HPE as it becomes official distributor for HPE Networking in Ireland
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  • Tánaiste Simon Harris publishes Roadmap for the Taxation of Retail Investment
    News 31 Aug 2026
    Tánaiste Simon Harris publishes Roadmap for the Taxation of Retail Investment
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  • Small Firms Association welcomes ‘Cost of Business Advisory Forum Report’, but warns against proposed wage hikes
    by Small Firms Association 29 Aug 2026
    Small Firms Association welcomes ‘Cost of Business Advisory Forum Report’, but warns against proposed wage hikes
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  • 22 tech companies in Ireland rank among fastest-growing firms in Deloitte EMEA Fast 500
    by Deloitte Ireland LLP 29 Aug 2026
    22 tech companies in Ireland rank among fastest-growing firms in Deloitte EMEA Fast 500
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  • The Future of Security is “Identity”  Integrity360 acquires IAM specialist CyberIAM
    28 Aug 2026
    The Future of Security is “Identity”  Integrity360 acquires IAM specialist CyberIAM
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  • Mortgage approval activity remains strong in July, with volumes up over 14% and values up 15% year on year
    by BPFI 28 Aug 2026
    Mortgage approval activity remains strong in July, with volumes up over 14% and values up 15% year on year
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  • VHI Healthcare Price Increase
    27 Aug 2026
    VHI Healthcare Price Increase
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  • Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister of State Robert Troy launch new Ireland for Finance Strategy
    News 25 Aug 2026
    Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister of State Robert Troy launch new Ireland for Finance Strategy
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  • Ireland must seize opportunity to become leading European centre for digital finance, as international competition intensifies
    by BPFI 24 Aug 2026
    Ireland must seize opportunity to become leading European centre for digital finance, as international competition intensifies
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  • NTMA welcomes Moody’s upgrade of Ireland’s sovereign debt rating to Aa2
    News 24 Aug 2026
    NTMA welcomes Moody’s upgrade of Ireland’s sovereign debt rating to Aa2
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  • 40% of learner drivers put off applying for their driving test
    21 Aug 2026
    40% of learner drivers put off applying for their driving test
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  • Almost four in five adults interested in new Government Savings and Investment Account
    by BPFI 20 Aug 2026
    Almost four in five adults interested in new Government Savings and Investment Account
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  • Pension blind spot: One in four workers lack full visibility of their retirement savings
    News 20 Aug 2026
    Pension blind spot: One in four workers lack full visibility of their retirement savings
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  • Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris TD, welcomes Ireland State Savings rate increases
    News 17 Aug 2026
    Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris TD, welcomes Ireland State Savings rate increases
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  • Over €3 billion in funds were available to businesses through invoice finance at the end of Q1 2026
    by BPFI 14 Aug 2026
    Over €3 billion in funds were available to businesses through invoice finance at the end of Q1 2026
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  • More than 3 in 4 Compliance Experts Believe Money Laundering Activity in Ireland is on the Rise
    News 13 Aug 2026
    More than 3 in 4 Compliance Experts Believe Money Laundering Activity in Ireland is on the Rise
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  • Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris launches Ireland’s first National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy
    News 13 Aug 2026
    Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris launches Ireland’s first National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy
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  • Small Firms Association Sound Alarm Over ‘Shallow’ AI Adoption
    News 11 Aug 2026
    Small Firms Association Sound Alarm Over ‘Shallow’ AI Adoption
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  • Tax Revenues Robust in July and Investment in Public Services Sustained Tánaiste Simon Harris & Minister Jack Chambers
    News 07 Aug 2026
    Tax Revenues Robust in July and Investment in Public Services Sustained Tánaiste Simon Harris & Minister Jack Chambers
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  • Value of Personal Loans Exceeded €3 Billion for First Time on Record in 12 months to End of March 2026
    by BPFI 07 Aug 2026
    Value of Personal Loans Exceeded €3 Billion for First Time on Record in 12 months to End of March 2026
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  • Check Out Our August Newsletter
    News 05 Aug 2026
    Check Out Our August Newsletter
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  • 2025 Protection Benefits Claims Experience
    by CMCC Financial Services 04 Aug 2026
    2025 Protection Benefits Claims Experience
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  • Employment Equality Complaints After Resignation: What Employers Need to Know
    by RDJ LLP 04 Aug 2026
    Employment Equality Complaints After Resignation: What Employers Need to Know
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  • AI in Bank Operations: The Human Factor
    by Intuition 04 Aug 2026
    AI in Bank Operations: The Human Factor
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  • Deloitte & Tines Announce Collaboration to Help Enterprises Operationalise AI & Automation
    by Deloitte Ireland LLP 03 Aug 2026
    Deloitte & Tines Announce Collaboration to Help Enterprises Operationalise AI & Automation
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  • Irish Employers Having to take a more Strategic Approach to Company Car Policies as Tax, Transparency and Electrification Pressures Intensify
    News 01 Aug 2026
    Irish Employers Having to take a more Strategic Approach to Company Car Policies as Tax, Transparency and Electrification Pressures Intensify
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  • AI-powered scams now the biggest fraud threat facing Irish consumers
    News 30 Jul 2026
    AI-powered scams now the biggest fraud threat facing Irish consumers
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  • N-able Expands Climb Channel Solutions Relationship to Help Irish and UK Resellers Meet Rising Security Demands
    by Climb Channel Solutions 29 Jul 2026
    N-able Expands Climb Channel Solutions Relationship to Help Irish and UK Resellers Meet Rising Security Demands
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  • Two-thirds of Irish Businesses Have Experienced at Least One Cyber-Attack in the Last Year
    News 29 Jul 2026
    Two-thirds of Irish Businesses Have Experienced at Least One Cyber-Attack in the Last Year
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  • SCSI Residential Mid-Year Market Monitor 2026 
    News 28 Jul 2026
    SCSI Residential Mid-Year Market Monitor 2026 
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  • Integrity360 Launches Threat Intelligence Services to help Organisations Identify External Cyber Threats Before They Become Incidents
    News 28 Jul 2026
    Integrity360 Launches Threat Intelligence Services to help Organisations Identify External Cyber Threats Before They Become Incidents
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  • 9 in 10 financial services firms believe proposed EU ‘super-passport’ could transform growth prospects for Irish businesses
    News 23 Jul 2026
    9 in 10 financial services firms believe proposed EU ‘super-passport’ could transform growth prospects for Irish businesses
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  • Strong Early Commitment to Ireland’s Auto-Enrolment Scheme: At least 8 in 10 Plan to Stay After the First Opt-Out Window in July
    News 21 Jul 2026
    Strong Early Commitment to Ireland’s Auto-Enrolment Scheme: At least 8 in 10 Plan to Stay After the First Opt-Out Window in July
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  • Divorce taking growing toll on retirement savings
    21 Jul 2026
    Divorce taking growing toll on retirement savings
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  • Adults in Ireland think they will need €40,860 on average a year in retirement
    News 16 Jul 2026
    Adults in Ireland think they will need €40,860 on average a year in retirement
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  • Tánaiste to present Ireland’s Presidency priorities to the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
    News 15 Jul 2026
    Tánaiste to present Ireland’s Presidency priorities to the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
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  • Integrity360 secures data for 550,000 FBD Insurance customers
    News 14 Jul 2026
    Integrity360 secures data for 550,000 FBD Insurance customers
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  • Minister Robert Troy welcomes successive decrease in motor insurance premiums
    News 10 Jul 2026
    Minister Robert Troy welcomes successive decrease in motor insurance premiums
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  • ESG in Europe on Hold Despite Transatlantic Divide
    by Intuition 06 Jul 2026
    ESG in Europe on Hold Despite Transatlantic Divide
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  • Commencement of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025
    by A&L Goodbody 03 Jul 2026
    Commencement of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025
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  • Trying to Set Up Enduring Power of Attorney
    by Bluewater FP 01 Jul 2026
    Trying to Set Up Enduring Power of Attorney
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  • Irish business leaders highlight rising cyber risk and growing economic uncertainty in Q2 2026
    by Institute of Directors Ireland 01 Jul 2026
    Irish business leaders highlight rising cyber risk and growing economic uncertainty in Q2 2026
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  • Defamation in the Workplace: A risk Every Employer Should Know About
    by RDJ LLP 01 Jul 2026
    Defamation in the Workplace: A risk Every Employer Should Know About
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  • Ireland’s EU Council Presidency – 2026 priorities for the Financial Services Sector
    by A&L Goodbody 30 Jun 2026
    Ireland’s EU Council Presidency – 2026 priorities for the Financial Services Sector
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  • Housing Crisis is Reshaping Careers of Ireland’s Gen Zs and Millennials
    by Deloitte Ireland LLP 29 Jun 2026
    Housing Crisis is Reshaping Careers of Ireland’s Gen Zs and Millennials
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  • Tánaiste Harris and Minister Chambers welcome IMF assessment of Irish economy
    News 29 Jun 2026
    Tánaiste Harris and Minister Chambers welcome IMF assessment of Irish economy
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  • Ireland’s international banking sector set for further growth this year, with 67% of firms expecting to increase business activity, despite geopolitical uncertainty and intensifying competition
    News 29 Jun 2026
    Ireland’s international banking sector set for further growth this year, with 67% of firms expecting to increase business activity, despite geopolitical uncertainty and intensifying competition
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  • May mortgage approval volumes up 13% year-on-year, with values reaching almost €1.9 billion
    by BPFI 26 Jun 2026
    May mortgage approval volumes up 13% year-on-year, with values reaching almost €1.9 billion
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