Archive for July 2025
Planning Beyond Profit: Building a Sustainable Financial Legacy
At KAAS we know for many business owners, profit is the primary measure of success. While profitability is essential, the most accomplished entrepreneurs think beyond short-term gains and focus on building a sustainable financial legacy — one that benefits not only themselves, but also their families, employees, and communities for years to come. A financial…
Read MoreGovernment to review work permit occupations lists
The Government has announced the opening of a consultation period to allow stakeholders make submissions on the work permit occupations lists. The Critical Skills Occupations List consists of jobs that are in short supply in Ireland and across the European Economic Area (EEA) including roles in areas such as medicine, ICT, sciences, finance and business.…
Read MoreScope for €1.5 billion in tax cuts for Budget 2026
The Government is allowing scope for €1.5bn of tax cuts in Budget 2026, according to the Summer Economic Statement. The spending package will be €7.9bn, which is a 7.3% increase on 2025. It means the total package of tax cuts and spending increases will be €9.4bn in the budget next year. However, the Summer Economic…
Read MoreOver 6,500 Irish SMEs helped by National Enterprise Hub in first year
More than 6,500 SMEs have been directly supported by the National Enterprise Hub (NEH) in the first year since its launch. The National Enterprise Hub is an initiative of the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and Enterprise Ireland and brings together information and resources on over 250 Government supports from 30 different departments and…
Read MoreGovt to discuss checks on legal challenges to planning decisions
Businesses and individuals bringing legal challenges to planning decisions will face additional restrictions under changes being discussed at Cabinet today. Minister for Housing James Browne is reforming the area of judicial reviews in Irish planning amid Government frustration at delays in securing permission for large housing developments. It is understood that the “leave to apply”…
Read More€40bn for housing and water services under new infrastructure spending plan
The Government is due to announce the details of a flagship plan to build infrastructure over the next five years, which will include €40 billion for housing including water services. The revised National Development Plan will contain €100bn funding for housing, energy, water and transport projects from 2026 to 2030. Around €30bn of that figure…
Read More1-in-4 businesses yet to take action to prepare for pension auto-enrolment
One-in-four businesses in Ireland have yet to take any action to prepare for the introduction of pension auto-enrolment ahead of its launch on 1 January 2026, according to a new survey. The research from professional services firm Aon found that only 7% of organisations have fully updated their internal systems and legal documents ahead of…
Read MoreCreating a Stronger Balance Sheet: Strategies for Long-Term Stability
At KAAS we know a strong balance sheet is more than a snapshot of your business’s financial position — it is a foundation for long-term stability and growth. Yet many business owners focus solely on profit and loss, overlooking the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between assets, liabilities, and equity. Strengthening your balance sheet…
Read MoreGovt plans to inject additional €30bn into infrastructure
The Government is finalising a major investment plan to inject up to €30 billion of additional funding into Ireland’s infrastructure between 2026 and 2030. Coalition leaders and senior ministers met last night to agree the final details of the revised National Development Plan that will take expected overall investment in the State’s infrastructure over the…
Read MoreIs Bitcoin a smart buy after a volatile Crypto Week?
Bitcoin hit new all-time highs of $123,000 before pulling back during a big policy week in the US for cryptocurrency. In an unprecedented move, US lawmakers set aside a week for cryptocurrency, advancing a trio of landmark bills aimed at regulating stablecoins, clarifying digital asset oversight, and blocking a central bank digital currency. Dubbed Crypto…
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