Proposed changes to how consumers and businesses can challenge a Revenue tax assessment will have a chilling effect on such appeals, the Irish Tax Institute says. Photograph: Laura Hutton/RollingNews.ieChanges to how consumers and businesses can challenge a Revenue tax assessment will have a chilling effect on such appeals, the Irish Tax Institute says. It would punish a taxpayer in the court of public opinion for daring to contest a tax assessment, Anne Gunnell, director of tax policy and representations at the tax industry group, told an Oireachtas committee on Wednesday. The tax industry group says that judgment held only that an absolute ban on public hearings was unconstitutional – not that all meetings had to be held in public. The EU-wide comparison shows that although most countries default to public hearings, almost all anonymise published findings of those hearings.

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson and Seamus Coleman during a media conference at the Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czechia. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile (courtesy of FAI). Hopes high as Ireland look to keep bandwagon rollingBy Kevin EganIn between the time when these words were written and tonight (Thursday), the mood of the nation will have changed dramatically, one way or another. There are those who live or die by the fates of the Boys in Green and for those, Prague is all that matters. For the players and the fans, who seem to continue to represent this country with pride and honour through good times and bad, we fervently hope that the bandwagon keeps rolling tonight.

Butter and milk prices are coming down. Butter and milk prices are coming down. Musgrave has announced that prices on the full range of SuperValu and Centra own-brand Irish butter and milk products will be reduced across stores nationwide from Friday. The reductions will deliver savings of up to 40c on own-brand Irish creamery butter and milk products. This will see all SuperValu and Centra 454g own-brand butter products reduce from €3.39 to €2.99, while all 227g own-brand butter products will reduce from €2.09 to €1.99.

Olivia Attwood said her engagement to Bradley Dack was 'vomit inducing' because he popped the question in a cliche setting following their bitter split. Earlier this week, Olivia down in tears as she shared a cryptic post to Instagram on hinting she's been contacted about her estranged husband Bradley's 'infidelity'. Over the weekend, Olivia was seen locking lips with close friend Pete Wicks at Flute Bar in Soho, leaving fans stunned. The following day, Emily took to TikTok to share her excitement for the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special. Olivia split from footballer Bradley with sources claiming the relationship ended after he 'breached her trust'.

From Rathcoole to Harvard to global food supply chains — Keychain’s Oisin Hanrahan on scaling a €70m startup and the limits to AIOisin Hanrahan of Keychain says AI adoption is overhyped, and warns that volatility is causing corporate paralysisKeychain CEO Oisin HanrahanAdrian Weckler Today at 06:30When Rathcoole-born Oisin Hanrahan finished secondary school in the mid-2000s, he thought he was a little young to go to college and went inter-railing instead.

‘Somewhere, the Easter bunny silently weeps’: Why do some of our favourite chocolate eggs taste different? Social media has been ablaze decrying changes to some of our favourite chocolate brands. Danielle Barron finds out why it’s happening and talks to some Irish firms bucking the trendTV Chef Aisling Larkin on what makes really quality chocolateDanielle Barron Today at 06:30As life’s little pleasures go, the melt-in-your-mouth experience of good chocolate is hard to beat. But the online – and offline – chatter suggests all is not as it seems when it comes to our beloved bars.

Xiu Lan Holdings, the company that owns Fota Island Resort and the Kingsley Hotel in Cork, reported a loss for its 2025 financial year of just over €1m after seeing its operating profit decline by 16%, its latest accounts show. The company generated a turnover over €37m in 2025, up from €36.44m in 2024. “With increasing turnover, golf membership at Fota Island Golf Club is currently at its highest, which is central to the success of the resort, and there are strong international bookings in place for the forthcoming year,” the company said. As of the end of its 2025 financial year, the group has assets valued at €64.8m — down year-on-year from €66.7m — while its liabilities stood at €36.5m, also down from €37.5m. The ownership of the Fota Island Resort and the Kingsley Hotel has been the subject of a long-running legal battle by Chinese businessman Yuzhu Kang and was only resolved in February 2024.

A Race Across The World pairing who are 'effectively strangers' are set to make BBC show history as the first ever in-laws competing together. One of the pairings taking on the challenge are Mark and Margo - who by their own admission were 'effectively strangers' but came together due to a family tragedy. It comes after the BBC launched a series of spin-off for Race Across The World in a brand new landmark streaming shake-up. Scott Mills, who won the second series of the celebrity version of Race Across the World, will be the voice and face behind Race Across the World: The Detour. The BBC have described the podcast as the programme's 'younger, wilder sibling, charting the ups and downs of the upcoming series'.

As the news began to come out that a woman had been found I knew probably what had happened, but could not accept it was mum.' But the court heard he had become fixated on the notion that his 'devoted' mother was to blame for his unhappiness. He said his mother was patient with his brother 'put up with so much from Tristan, and even then she still loved him'. I feel guilty and angry for not being there, for not doing anything to prevent this and protect my mum. It is hard thinking about the future, there were so many things I wanted to do with mum.

Married At First Sight's Bec Zacharia and Danny Hewitt are maintaining their bond despite ups and downs in their relationship. The pair held hands as they headed out for Danny's birthday, with Bec treating him for the occasion. Married At First Sight's Bec Zacharia and Danny Hewitt are maintaining their bond despite ups and downs in their relationship. It comes after Bec revealed how a weekend escape with Danny saved their relationship after the infamous retreat scandal that rocked the experiment. We're going to a hotel",' Bec revealed.

Four more Premier League refereeing errors confirmed with Arsenal and Chelsea affectedArsenal and Newcastle both missed out on penalties it has been decided after the Premier League's Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel ruled on several recent refereeing and VAR decisionsView 2 Images Arsenal and Kai Havertz were denied a penalty against Everton recentlyThe Premier League's Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel have cited another four refereeing errors in its latest report with Arsenal and Newcastle among the sides negatively impacted. ‌Mistakes by referees on the pitch and by those operating VAR have risen this season with the latest review taking the number of errors up to 54. Whilst they've been listed as errors neither team ultimately paid the price with Arsenal and Newcastle both picking up the three points. There have already been as many VAR errors this season (18) as in the whole of the last campaign. Season-on-season there have been more missed VAR interventions (15), on-field errors (25) and incorrect second yellow card decisions (11).

They boast a great mix of youth and experience, with many members of their 2024 Super League winning team still in the squad and leading this group. CHARGING THROUGHAvoiding "wasted possessions" is the key if Killester are going to maintain their charge towards a third Domino's Women's Super League crown in succession on Saturday, according to head coach Mark Grennell. Glanmire come into this game as one of the in-form sides in the Domino’s Women’s Super League, winning six of their last seven games. SATURDAY FIXTURESDomino’s Men’s Super League semi-finals:Ballincollig (1) v Griffith College Éanna (4), MTU Arena, 4pm; Killester (2) v Belfast Star (3), IWA Clontarf, 7.15pm. Domino’s Women’s Super League semi-finals:Killester (1) v Trinity Meteors (4), IWA Clontarf, 5pm; UCC Glanmire (3) v FloMAX Liffey Celtics (8), Mardyke Arena, 7.30pm.

Edinburgh casualty rushed to hospital as crews battle blaze at flats for hoursThey were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. (Image: Google Maps )One person was rushed to hospital following a fire at flats in Edinburgh on Wednesday night. ‌The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) were also in attendance and sent one ambulance and two special operations response teams to the scene. ‌One person was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Firefighters left the scene shortly before 1am on Thursday, March 26.

Tenants in Cúirt Éigis will have to vacate their homes in the autumn. Photo: Joseph MurrayA Galway mother facing homelessness is one of many tenants feeling helpless after eviction notices were served to 14 families living in a city apartment complex earlier this month. In total, 36 residents of the Cúirt Éigis apartment complex in Ballybane were served with eviction notices on March 11 that will come into effect in the autumn.

The Government says its €250 million package should help businesses and households with fuel bills over the next couple of months. Jet fuel prices have soared 50 per cent since the US and Israel struck Iran four weeks ago, Irishman Willie Walsh, who represents the industry told an Oireachtas committee. Changes to how consumers and businesses can challenge a Revenue tax assessment will have a chilling effect on such appeals, the Irish Tax Institute says, effectively punishing a taxpayer in the court of public opinion for daring to contest a tax assessment. Meanwhile, Cantillon throws a spotlight on the antics of one travel insurer after a couple’s flight was cancelled. An examiner has been appointed to long-standing Cork retailer, Cummins Sports, which primarily supplies GAA gear and equipment.