View this email in your browser Business Today Friday, 26 June, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader PTSB chief executive Eamonn Crowley has said he “did not intend to suggest” last October, as the bank was put up for sale, that there had been no interest in the Government’s 57.5 per cent stake beforehand, as controversy about the sale rumbles on. Joe Brennan reports. The owner of the 3Arena in Dublin and Ticketmaster is planning a new concert and sports venue in the capital, after paying €90 million for a site in the north docklands. Killian Woods has the story. The Republic’s reliance on foreign-owned multinationals extends “far beyond” corporation tax, with almost a third of the State’s tax and PRSI take now coming from such companies operating in just three sectors, the budgetary watchdog has warned. Colin Gleeson reports. Continue Reading Peter Flanagan   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Business Apple shares slide as it raises iPad and MacBook prices Markets Asian shares fall as Apple’s price hikes dent tech optimism Business Home price inflation slowed to 5.6% in year to June, new data shows Business Loveholidays CEO: ‘Ryanair thought all online travel agencies were pirates. But not us’ Business Ireland’s reliance on multinationals extends ‘far beyond’ corporation tax, warns watchdog Martin Wolf The rise and fall of US hegemony MORE BUSINESS STORIES Business Ireland’s reliance on multinationals extends ‘far beyond’ corporation tax, warns watchdog Business PTSB chief defends bid remarks after Dáil claims of ‘misleading’ investors Business Digicel upgraded by Moody’s on easing debt burden even as revenues dip Business Apple increases MacBook and iPad prices by 20%, citing AI boom 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