View this email in your browser Business Today Tuesday, 29 September, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader This one will sting for Simon Harris and Jack Chambers. The Government is not managing the public finances in a “prudent” fashion and should be saving more of the State’s corporate tax windfall, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has warned. Eoin Burke-Kennedy reports that in its latest quarterly bulletin, the think tank said the Coalition should have more of a credible fiscal plan to eliminate the State’s underlying budget deficit, which excludes windfall taxes, and which is on course to hit €20 billion by 2030. The ESRI also warns on Ireland’s growing debt repayments, which is not ideal when bond yields are moving ever higher. In Your Money, Fiona Reddan looks ahead to next week’s budget by looking back. Since 2017, who have been the big winners and losers on budget day? Continue Reading Peter Flanagan   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Business Shein drops to record low after profit plunge in debut earnings Markets Oil rises as Iran uncertainty outweighs Saudi pipe return Business ESRI criticises Government for not managing public finances ‘prudently’ Business Use of AI on the rise in workplaces, says PwC Business Elgin to invest €200m in solar power farm Hugh Linehan RTÉ’s new Listen app tells us some things about its future direction but keeps others hidden MORE BUSINESS STORIES Business Consumer sentiment hits four month low Business Interest payments on State’s debts could exceed €6bn, ESRI warns Markets Stocks steady despite no sign of Iran peace deal Business Google wins planning permission for Dublin data centre extension 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