View this email in your browser Business Today Wednesday, 23 September, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader Dissatisfaction with the Government is rising among owner-managers of larger Irish companies in advance of the budget, a new report has indicated, as concerns about tax and infrastructure outweigh positivity around the economy’s strong performance. Ian Curran reports. The far right is more prominent in Ireland than it was a few years ago, but has made very little headway in elections compared to other western countries, most notably in Germany in recent days. Why is that? In his column John McManus explores the issue, and his answer will undoubtedly make some people uncomfortable. Plenty of us have pensions, and a lot of us have had a pension since we started in the workforce. But how many people are actually paying attention to what their retirement funds are invested in? In Money Matters, Joanne Hunt explains why doing so is important for all of us. Continue Reading Peter Flanagan   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Markets Oil falls on better supply outlook, hopes for US-Iran talks Business Corporate tax disclosures reveal gulf between payments by tech giants and other multinationals Business More than half of Irish business owner-managers think Coalition is ‘anti-business’ Business Google, Meta and TikTok to defend record of policing illegal content at Oireachtas Business Audit watchdog tells firms to consider Middle East conflict effects in annual accounts John McManus We have US multinationals to thank for the weakness of the far right in Ireland MORE BUSINESS STORIES Work Hybrid working expected to become less flexible over next two years, research suggests Business ‘The future isn’t AI or people. It’s AI helping people do their jobs better’ Business Shares advance as falling oil prices relieve pressure Business Pretax profits at Merrion Hotel rise 20% to €4.22 million Do you have questions about becoming an Irish Times subscriber, or about your subscription? You'll find handy guides in our FAQs, and you can manage many aspects of your subscription in the My Account section. Never miss a business story Subscribe now for just €1 for your first month SUBSCRIBE     <