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Trump’s Iran war plunges Ireland and Europe into renewed energy crisis

Trump’s Iran war plunges Ireland and Europe into renewed energy crisis

07.03.2026 21:36 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

Elkstone deprioritises wealth business and places entire group under review

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Anton Savage: Foreign affairs ducks challenge of taking lead on warzone information Analysis Anton Savage: Foreign affairs ducks challenge of taking lead on warzone information 21:00 Analysis War in Iran Analysis & Opinion Analysis audio LIVE Live News 21:00 Trump’s Iran war plunges Ireland and Europe into renewed energy crisis 21:00 Elkstone deprioritises wealth business and places entire group under review 21:00 Anton Savage: Foreign affairs ducks challenge of taking lead on warzone information 21:00 Ireland should make the most of its second mover advantage when it comes to a state savings scheme 21:00 Matt Cooper: New RTÉ doc on Larry Goodman examines Irish 20th century’s great empire builder

Anton Savage: Foreign affairs ducks challenge of taking lead on warzone information

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Ireland should make the most of its second mover advantage when it comes to a state savings scheme In management theory, first mover advantage argues that those who are first to market with a new product or service have a strategic edge. The first movers benefit from a technological advantage, they can have first refusal on newly valuable assets, and they also acquire new customers without having to win them from competitors. In a race for customers, being first is almost as important as being best, according to this theory. However, with my interest in technology, I have frequently subscribed to the thoughts contained in Markides & Geroski’s excellent book Fast Second. In essence, the first mover is frequently the one who might come up with the idea, but another company will end up dominating the market. Anyone remember Bebo? Ireland has a wonderful opportunity to exploit being a fast second as we begin to examine what we can do to design a system to incentivise household investment. When it comes to designing complex fiscal policy, it is often beneficial to examine what has happened in other jurisdictions, what has worked and what hasn’t worked; there is a strategic advantage to being a fast second. I don’t think this factored into our low rate of retail investment, but I do believe we should use the late mover strategic advantage, and take an à la carte approach to designing our regulatory infrastructure and the products that savers can use to gain a return. In proposing this approach, we will look to the UK, Canada, Sweden and France. The Individual Savings Account (ISA) was introduced in 1999 by Gordon Brown while he was the British chancellor of the exchequer. He was focused on making Britain a nation of savers. An individual can save up to £20,000 each year in an ISA, and any returns generated are tax-free (not subject to either income or capital gains tax). The term ISA has grown to cover four distinct products ranging from a cash savings, through to stock and shares, innovative finance and into a lifetime ISA which includes elements of government contribution. In order to have an ISA you must be resident in the UK, and the most recent figures published by the Bank of England show that £872 billion was held in ISA accounts. There are two key strengths of ISAs. Firstly, they are simple and easy to understand. Savers know what they are getting and can access information on the assets in which they are investing. The second advantage is they are flexible. If a saver is looking for a low-risk, low-return option, there is an ISA for that. At the same time, if savers are looking for higher return and slightly higher risk, there is also an ISA for that. In Canada, savers can access tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs), which were introduced in 2009. At the time of their introduction, the TFSA was designed to help “Canadians to realise their savings goals”. The annual limits on contributions has risen from an initial $5,000 to $7,000. If you hold a TFSA you can invest in cash, mutual funds, securities, bonds and shares of small businesses. The most recent estimates value the total amount held in TFSAs at €618 billion, and over 17 million people in Canada have an account. Similar to the British ISAs, the regulatory standards for TFSAs are set, and retail firms that provide them to customers are required to adhere to them. The Swedish Investeringssparkonto, or investment savings account (ISK), is a more recent initiative. A version of the ISK was first rolled out in 2012 and had a favourable tax treatment, where there was no tax on capital gains and interest rates, but there was a rate struck on the total value in the fund linked to it. There was no maximum amount that could be held in the funds and approximately 3.5 million Swedish people held them. In 2024 the Swedish government decided to increase households’ purchasing power. The proposal was to roll out a tax-free ISK subject to a maximum amount after which tax would be liable. In 2025 the tax-free threshold was SEK150,000 (€14,000) and in 2026 this was increased to €28,000. The ISK allows account holders who have a Swedish personal identity number to hold money, shares, and fund units. The French livret scheme can trace its foundations back to the early 1800s, and since 2009, these accounts have been available through all banks operating in France. They provide tax-free interest on savings up to a maximum of €22,950. This sort of account is widely used in France, but it lacks access to equities or other asset classes. Returns are at a rate of interest as set by the state. In 1992, the plan d'epargne en actions (PEA) was introduced. These accounts are subject to tax, but they are taxed at a lower rate and seek to direct investment in a number of European markets. According to the French central bank, at the end of 2022 there were 6.4 million of these accounts in existence and they had total assets in excess of €100 billion. As we reflect from the perspective of our late mover advantage, what can Ireland apply to any state savings scheme? We see from France that tax relief drives saving patterns but that savers are also willing to invest in geographically limited assets, ie European equities. Read more: Government will have plan for new savings and investment account in weeks - Simon Harris One thing that Sweden, Canada and the UK all tell us is that simplicity is key – the easier a scheme is to understand, the greater the take-up. Perhaps the standard bearer for simplicity is the ISA. The Canadian TFSA hasn’t been in existence as long as the UK ISA, but the level of adoption shows that households are attracted by the prospect of tax-free returns. The changes announced in Sweden in 2024 would support this. For Ireland, a scheme should be built on a tax-free foundation. In order to achieve this, it will likely need to include an annual contribution limit, as the experience in Sweden, Canada, the UK and France suggest this is effective. The French PEA also has innovative features that should be considered. The overriding principle should be simplicity, so that everyone can understand and benefit from the scheme. When it comes to rolling out savings schemes, sometimes being late is bang on time. Daryl Hanberry is head of tax and legal at Deloitte

Ireland should make the most of its second mover advantage when it comes to a state savings scheme

07.03.2026 21:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Matt Cooper: New RTÉ doc on Larry Goodman examines Irish 20th century’s great empire builder Business Post subscribers can read: • How Larry Goodman built a sprawling multinational beef empire – and why its true scale remains difficult to measure • The political relationships that rocked Irish governments and led to the dramatic Beef Tribunal era • What could happen to Goodman’s multi-billion euro business empire when the 89-year-old tycoon eventually steps back

Matt Cooper: New RTÉ doc on Larry Goodman examines Irish 20th century’s great empire builder

07.03.2026 21:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Government eyes €2 a litre for fuel as key threshold for interventions AIB GROUP PLC BANK OF IRELAND GP CAIRN HOMES PLC DONEGAL INVESTMENT FBD HOLDINGS PLC GLANBIA PLC GLENVEAGH PROP.PLC GREENCOAT REN. HAMMERSON PLC HOSTELWORLD GROUP IRISH CONT. GP. IRISH RES. PROP. KENMARE RESOURCES KERRY GROUP PLC KINGSPAN GROUP PLC MALIN CORP. PLC MINCON GROUP PLC ORIGIN ENT. PLC PERM. TSB GP. HOLD RYANAIR HOLD. PLC SENUS UNIPHAR PLC Markets News

Government eyes €2 a litre for fuel as key threshold for interventions

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Dublin ‘doesn’t work’: Ballymore’s Sean Mulryan on capital’s woes LIVE Live News 21:00 Trump’s Iran war plunges Ireland and Europe into renewed energy crisis 21:00 Elkstone deprioritises wealth business and places entire group under review 21:00 Anton Savage: Foreign affairs ducks challenge of taking lead on warzone information 21:00 Ireland should make the most of its second mover advantage when it comes to a state savings scheme 21:00 Matt Cooper: New RTÉ doc on Larry Goodman examines Irish 20th century’s great empire builder

Dublin ‘doesn’t work’: Ballymore’s Sean Mulryan on capital’s woes

07.03.2026 21:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Trump’s Iran war plunges Ireland and Europe into renewed energy crisis

Trump’s Iran war plunges Ireland and Europe into renewed energy crisis

07.03.2026 21:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Elkstone deprioritises wealth business and places entire group under review Business Post subscribers can read: • What part of Elkstone has been placed “under review” • Why Elkstone is de-prioritising its wealth division • What new chief executive Joe Bergin’s focus was for the firm when he was appointed

Elkstone deprioritises wealth business and places entire group under review

07.03.2026 21:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Anton Savage: Foreign affairs ducks challenge of taking lead on warzone information Analysis Anton Savage: Foreign affairs ducks challenge of taking lead on warzone information 21:00 Analysis War in Iran Analysis & Opinion Analysis audio LIVE Live News 21:00 Trump’s Iran war plunges Ireland and Europe into renewed energy crisis 21:00 Elkstone deprioritises wealth business and places entire group under review 21:00 Anton Savage: Foreign affairs ducks challenge of taking lead on warzone information 21:00 Ireland should make the most of its second mover advantage when it comes to a state savings scheme 21:00 Matt Cooper: New RTÉ doc on Larry Goodman examines Irish 20th century’s great empire builder

Anton Savage: Foreign affairs ducks challenge of taking lead on warzone information

07.03.2026 21:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ireland should make the most of its second mover advantage when it comes to a state savings scheme In management theory, first mover advantage argues that those who are first to market with a new product or service have a strategic edge. The first movers benefit from a technological advantage, they can have first refusal on newly valuable assets, and they also acquire new customers without having to win them from competitors. In a race for customers, being first is almost as important as being best, according to this theory. However, with my interest in technology, I have frequently subscribed to the thoughts contained in Markides & Geroski’s excellent book Fast Second. In essence, the first mover is frequently the one who might come up with the idea, but another company will end up dominating the market. Anyone remember Bebo? Ireland has a wonderful opportunity to exploit being a fast second as we begin to examine what we can do to design a system to incentivise household investment. When it comes to designing complex fiscal policy, it is often beneficial to examine what has happened in other jurisdictions, what has worked and what hasn’t worked; there is a strategic advantage to being a fast second. I don’t think this factored into our low rate of retail investment, but I do believe we should use the late mover strategic advantage, and take an à la carte approach to designing our regulatory infrastructure and the products that savers can use to gain a return. In proposing this approach, we will look to the UK, Canada, Sweden and France. The Individual Savings Account (ISA) was introduced in 1999 by Gordon Brown while he was the British chancellor of the exchequer. He was focused on making Britain a nation of savers. An individual can save up to £20,000 each year in an ISA, and any returns generated are tax-free (not subject to either income or capital gains tax). The term ISA has grown to cover four distinct products ranging from a cash savings, through to stock and shares, innovative finance and into a lifetime ISA which includes elements of government contribution. In order to have an ISA you must be resident in the UK, and the most recent figures published by the Bank of England show that £872 billion was held in ISA accounts. There are two key strengths of ISAs. Firstly, they are simple and easy to understand. Savers know what they are getting and can access information on the assets in which they are investing. The second advantage is they are flexible. If a saver is looking for a low-risk, low-return option, there is an ISA for that. At the same time, if savers are looking for higher return and slightly higher risk, there is also an ISA for that. In Canada, savers can access tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs), which were introduced in 2009. At the time of their introduction, the TFSA was designed to help “Canadians to realise their savings goals”. The annual limits on contributions has risen from an initial $5,000 to $7,000. If you hold a TFSA you can invest in cash, mutual funds, securities, bonds and shares of small businesses. The most recent estimates value the total amount held in TFSAs at €618 billion, and over 17 million people in Canada have an account. Similar to the British ISAs, the regulatory standards for TFSAs are set, and retail firms that provide them to customers are required to adhere to them. The Swedish Investeringssparkonto, or investment savings account (ISK), is a more recent initiative. A version of the ISK was first rolled out in 2012 and had a favourable tax treatment, where there was no tax on capital gains and interest rates, but there was a rate struck on the total value in the fund linked to it. There was no maximum amount that could be held in the funds and approximately 3.5 million Swedish people held them. In 2024 the Swedish government decided to increase households’ purchasing power. The proposal was to roll out a tax-free ISK subject to a maximum amount after which tax would be liable. In 2025 the tax-free threshold was SEK150,000 (€14,000) and in 2026 this was increased to €28,000. The ISK allows account holders who have a Swedish personal identity number to hold money, shares, and fund units. The French livret scheme can trace its foundations back to the early 1800s, and since 2009, these accounts have been available through all banks operating in France. They provide tax-free interest on savings up to a maximum of €22,950. This sort of account is widely used in France, but it lacks access to equities or other asset classes. Returns are at a rate of interest as set by the state. In 1992, the plan d'epargne en actions (PEA) was introduced. These accounts are subject to tax, but they are taxed at a lower rate and seek to direct investment in a number of European markets. According to the French central bank, at the end of 2022 there were 6.4 million of these accounts in existence and they had total assets in excess of €100 billion. As we reflect from the perspective of our late mover advantage, what can Ireland apply to any state savings scheme? We see from France that tax relief drives saving patterns but that savers are also willing to invest in geographically limited assets, ie European equities. Read more: Government will have plan for new savings and investment account in weeks - Simon Harris One thing that Sweden, Canada and the UK all tell us is that simplicity is key – the easier a scheme is to understand, the greater the take-up. Perhaps the standard bearer for simplicity is the ISA. The Canadian TFSA hasn’t been in existence as long as the UK ISA, but the level of adoption shows that households are attracted by the prospect of tax-free returns. The changes announced in Sweden in 2024 would support this. For Ireland, a scheme should be built on a tax-free foundation. In order to achieve this, it will likely need to include an annual contribution limit, as the experience in Sweden, Canada, the UK and France suggest this is effective. The French PEA also has innovative features that should be considered. The overriding principle should be simplicity, so that everyone can understand and benefit from the scheme. When it comes to rolling out savings schemes, sometimes being late is bang on time. Daryl Hanberry is head of tax and legal at Deloitte

Ireland should make the most of its second mover advantage when it comes to a state savings scheme

07.03.2026 21:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Matt Cooper: New RTÉ doc on Larry Goodman examines Irish 20th century’s great empire builder Business Post subscribers can read: • How Larry Goodman built a sprawling multinational beef empire – and why its true scale remains difficult to measure • The political relationships that rocked Irish governments and led to the dramatic Beef Tribunal era • What could happen to Goodman’s multi-billion euro business empire when the 89-year-old tycoon eventually steps back

Matt Cooper: New RTÉ doc on Larry Goodman examines Irish 20th century’s great empire builder

07.03.2026 21:33 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Government eyes €2 a litre for fuel as key threshold for interventions

07.03.2026 21:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Dublin ‘doesn’t work’: Ballymore’s Sean Mulryan on capital’s woes AIB GROUP PLC BANK OF IRELAND GP CAIRN HOMES PLC DONEGAL INVESTMENT FBD HOLDINGS PLC GLANBIA PLC GLENVEAGH PROP.PLC GREENCOAT REN. HAMMERSON PLC HOSTELWORLD GROUP IRISH CONT. GP. IRISH RES. PROP. KENMARE RESOURCES KERRY GROUP PLC KINGSPAN GROUP PLC MALIN CORP. PLC MINCON GROUP PLC ORIGIN ENT. PLC PERM. TSB GP. HOLD RYANAIR HOLD. PLC SENUS UNIPHAR PLC Markets News

Dublin ‘doesn’t work’: Ballymore’s Sean Mulryan on capital’s woes

07.03.2026 21:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Post Script: Collisons generosity on EU presidency; cash driving Ryder Cup rents LIVE Live News 18:45 Post Script: Collisons generosity on EU presidency; cash driving Ryder Cup rents 17:15 Fuel price frustration is understandable – but here’s the true story of what happened 13:30 Ian Guider: Ireland’s balancing act between Trump and the EU is getting harder to manage 13:00 Maeve Jennings: Ireland can deliver on infrastructure, but it needs to build capability at every level 12:30 Shane Coleman: IFA’s actions over Larry Murrin given shameful political approval

Post Script: Collisons generosity on EU presidency; cash driving Ryder Cup rents

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Post Script: Collisons generosity on EU presidency; cash driving Ryder Cup rents LIVE Live News 18:45 Post Script: Collisons generosity on EU presidency; cash driving Ryder Cup rents 17:15 Fuel price frustration is understandable – but here’s the true story of what happened 13:30 Ian Guider: Ireland’s balancing act between Trump and the EU is getting harder to manage 13:00 Maeve Jennings: Ireland can deliver on infrastructure, but it needs to build capability at every level 12:30 Shane Coleman: IFA’s actions over Larry Murrin given shameful political approval

Post Script: Collisons generosity on EU presidency; cash driving Ryder Cup rents

07.03.2026 19:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Fuel price frustration is understandable – but here’s the true story of what happened

07.03.2026 17:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Fuel price frustration is understandable – but here’s the true story of what happened Energy Fuel price frustration is understandable – but here’s the true story of what happened Analysis & Opinion Analysis audio Live News War in Iran Energy LIVE Live News 17:15 Fuel price frustration is understandable – but here’s the true story of what happened 13:30 Ian Guider: Ireland’s balancing act between Trump and the EU is getting harder to manage 13:00 Maeve Jennings: Ireland can deliver on infrastructure, but it needs to build capability at every level 12:30 Shane Coleman: IFA’s actions over Larry Murrin given shameful political approval 12:18 ‘One-off event’: FBD boss isn’t hiking premiums after storms knock profits for second year running

Fuel price frustration is understandable – but here’s the true story of what happened

07.03.2026 17:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ian Guider: Ireland’s balancing act between Trump and the EU is getting harder to manage Business Post subscribers can read: • Why Ireland’s famous St Patrick’s Day access to Washington may matter less than its influence in Brussels • How a potential EU–US trade confrontation could leave Ireland’s multinational-heavy economy exposed • The uncomfortable truth behind Ireland’s record €111 billion export surplus with the US It is rather unfortunate timing again for Micheál Martin as he jets off to the United States for engagements to mark St Patrick’s Day. Last ...

Ian Guider: Ireland’s balancing act between Trump and the EU is getting harder to manage

07.03.2026 14:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ian Guider: Ireland’s balancing act between Trump and the EU is getting harder to manage Business Post subscribers can read: • Why Ireland’s famous St Patrick’s Day access to Washington may matter less than its influence in Brussels • How a potential EU–US trade confrontation could leave Ireland’s multinational-heavy economy exposed • The uncomfortable truth behind Ireland’s record €111 billion export surplus with the US It is rather unfortunate timing again for Micheál Martin as he jets off to the United States for engagements to mark St Patrick’s Day. Last ...

Ian Guider: Ireland’s balancing act between Trump and the EU is getting harder to manage

07.03.2026 14:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Maeve Jennings: Ireland can deliver on infrastructure, but it needs to build capability at every level LIVE Live News 13:00 Maeve Jennings: Ireland can deliver on infrastructure, but it needs to build capability at every level 12:30 Shane Coleman: IFA’s actions over Larry Murrin given shameful political approval 12:18 ‘One-off event’: FBD boss isn’t hiking premiums after storms knock profits for second year running 12:17 Vincent Boland: End of Iceland versus Iceland saga cold comfort for frozen food chain

Maeve Jennings: Ireland can deliver on infrastructure, but it needs to build capability at every level

07.03.2026 13:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Maeve Jennings: Ireland can deliver on infrastructure, but it needs to build capability at every level LIVE Live News 13:00 Maeve Jennings: Ireland can deliver on infrastructure, but it needs to build capability at every level 12:30 Shane Coleman: IFA’s actions over Larry Murrin given shameful political approval 12:18 ‘One-off event’: FBD boss isn’t hiking premiums after storms knock profits for second year running 12:17 Vincent Boland: End of Iceland versus Iceland saga cold comfort for frozen food chain 11:35 Trump: Iran to be ‘hit very hard’ on Saturday

Maeve Jennings: Ireland can deliver on infrastructure, but it needs to build capability at every level

07.03.2026 13:26 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Shane Coleman: IFA’s actions over Larry Murrin given shameful political approval

Shane Coleman: IFA’s actions over Larry Murrin given shameful political approval

07.03.2026 12:54 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Shane Coleman: IFA’s actions over Larry Murrin given shameful political approval

Shane Coleman: IFA’s actions over Larry Murrin given shameful political approval

07.03.2026 12:50 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

‘One-off event’: FBD boss isn’t hiking premiums after storms knock profits for second year running

‘One-off event’: FBD boss isn’t hiking premiums after storms knock profits for second year running

07.03.2026 12:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Vincent Boland: End of Iceland versus Iceland saga cold comfort for frozen food chain It is rare for a company to admit its past mistakes, and rarer still to list them in chronological order on its website with detailed ...

Vincent Boland: End of Iceland versus Iceland saga cold comfort for frozen food chain

07.03.2026 12:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

‘One-off event’: FBD boss isn’t hiking premiums after storms knock profits for second year running ‘One-off event’: FBD boss isn’t hiking premiums after storms knock profits for second year running Markets Companies FBD Storm Éowyn Storm Dara Storm Isha Live News LIVE Live News 12:18 ‘One-off event’: FBD boss isn’t hiking premiums after storms knock profits for second year running 12:17 Vincent Boland: End of Iceland versus Iceland saga cold comfort for frozen food chain 11:35 Trump: Iran to be ‘hit very hard’ on Saturday 10:13 Qatar Airways to operate ‘limited flights’ to Doha on Sunday

‘One-off event’: FBD boss isn’t hiking premiums after storms knock profits for second year running

07.03.2026 12:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Vincent Boland: End of Iceland versus Iceland saga cold comfort for frozen food chain It is rare for a company to admit its past mistakes, and rarer still to list them in chronological order on its website with detailed ...

Vincent Boland: End of Iceland versus Iceland saga cold comfort for frozen food chain

07.03.2026 12:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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Trump: Iran to be ‘hit very hard’ on Saturday

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Trump: Iran to be ‘hit very hard’ on Saturday

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