This week: Exclusive Red C poll, Top 100 in Irish tech
This week’s edition is packed with original stories and insightful analysis on business and politics
Dear reader,
I hope this note finds you well and thank you for choosing the Business Post this weekend.
Our technology editor Charlie Taylor and the Connected Team have worked incredibly hard to deliver our inaugural‘Top 100 in Irish Tech’ list. This list, curated and debated over many weeks, has been a real team effort to deliver it in print and in our new dynamic online presentation.
Catherine Sanz and Killian Woods have the latest on Johnny Ronan and his attempts to regain control of his portfolio of assets. Following on from their exclusive reporting in recent weeks on Paddy McKillen junior’s Press Up group, Catherine and Killian have more details of fresh battles with landlords.
After yesterday’s eight-hour strike by Aer Lingus pilots, Ellie Donnelly has the definitive read on the increasing impact of the industrial action on the airline, its share price and financial position.
Cónal also has details of the most likely funding model for RTÉ which is under consideration at senior ministerial level with a decision due before the end of July.
Our lead story today is based on the latest Business Post/Red C national opinion poll which shows that Fine Gael under Simon Harris are now the largest party in terms of popular support, following another fall in support for Mary Lou McDonald’s Sinn Féin. There is also positive news for Micheál Martin’s Fianna Fáil which has seen a jump of four points. Our political correspondent Cónal Thomas has all the details.
Marion McKeone has written a stunning piece on what now for Joe Biden in the wake of his disastrous performance in the CNN debate with Donald Trump.
Donal MacNamee has a fascinating read on the rising tensions between the main pillar banks and the government over the perceived delay in passing on interest rate cuts to customers.
Our UK correspondent, Dominic McGrath gives the lowdown on the final days of the British general election.
And we could not ignore the presence of Taylor Swift in Ireland so Steve Cummins has his verdict on her show at the Aviva Stadium.
There is plenty for everyone in this Sunday’s Business Post.
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Have a good weekend,
Daniel McConnell
Editor
