View this email in your browser Business Today Tuesday, 13 October, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader Irish AI start-up Dubsof has raised $6.5 million (€5.8 million) from a group of European and US technology investors, including Berlin venture firm BlueYard Capital and a fund linked to Irish entrepreneur Dylan Collins. Killian Woods has the details. How much might you make via the State’s new investment account, details of which were announced in the budget? Fiona Reddan goes through some scenarios. In our Q&A, a reader wonders if their €1,000 monthly childcare bill will really fall to €550 following last week’s budget. Dominic Coyle offers a view. If you’d like to read more about the issues that affect your finances try signing up to On the Money, the weekly newsletter from our personal finance team, which will be issued every Friday to Irish Times subscribers. Continue Reading Ciarán Hancock   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Business Hotel chain iNua weighs strategic options after revenue tops €74m Business Dublin AI start-up Dubsof raises more than €5m in round led by BlueYard Capital Business House price inflation slows as affordability constraints bite Business International Monetary Fund warns of AI-driven market correction in global economy Markets Oil falls as Russia diesel supply prospects counter Gulf supply risks Richard Cantillon Are we turning a corner on housing? MORE BUSINESS STORIES Business Credit unions win again as Re-turn, Ryanair and RTÉ fare poorly for customer service Economy ESRI report examines options around taxation of wealth Business Ireland’s infrastructure shortfalls hit firms’ finances Business Aviva expands flood insurance access to 13,000 properties following ‘granular’ map update 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