View this email in your browser Business Today Monday, 06 July, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader Renowned businessman Martin Naughton, who made significant contributions to many charities and peace on the island of Ireland, died on Friday. Those who knew the man and worked closely with him tell Killian Woods why Naughton was regarded as “an absolute gentleman”. Killian Woods also reports on a bid by Jervis Shopping Centre to address its high vacancy rate within the property by converting a long-empty store into a restaurant. Continue Reading Killian Woods   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Business EasyJet reaches outline agreement on £5.5bn takeover by Castlelake Business New company formations hit record high as IT start-ups surge Business Jervis Shopping Centre wants retail unit vacant for eight years to become a restaurant Business Supermac’s Pat McDonagh: ‘If I were 25, I’d be on a flight to Sydney or New York tomorrow’ Business ‘His generosity was extraordinary’ – tributes paid to businessman Martin Naughton Pilita Clark What’s that smell in the office? MORE BUSINESS STORIES Business Former Ardstone boss Donal Mulcahy banks €6.6m payout Business Owners of 40 Dublin apartments agree to sell homes to MetroLink for close to €550k each Business Evara gets green light for 800 new homes at sites in Saggart and Lucan Business ‘I’m trying to build the next Stripe’: Two Irish start-ups accepted into top Silicon Valley programme 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     Registration number 2514