View this email in your browser THE IRISH TIMES Business Today Wednesday, 15 April, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader It’s been one of the most closely watched sales of a company in Ireland for years. Austria’s Bawag has won the race for PTSB in a deal worth about €1.6 billion. Joe Brennan has all the details, including what it means for PTSB’s customers. Joe also has reaction to the sale, and explains who exactly Bawag are. Staying with banking, UK digital banking group Monzo said it is officially launching on Tuesday in the Republic after 100,000 customers signed up to a user waiting list. As Ian Curran reports, the company is starting off with offers of free current and savings accounts for individuals and a selection of free business accounts, it said. It has been the biggest story in the country over the last week, but as the fuel protests appear to dissipate for now, John McManus makes clear that the root of the discontent – inflation – is only going to get worse. Continue Reading Peter Flanagan   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Business Company law enforcer spends €334,000 on employment case Business High Court judge critical of Supermac’s owner in case involving unpaid rent Business Mobile threat to Irish companies on the rise Business Irish consumers set to invest in home improvements amid housing crisis Business Hotelier Noel O’Callaghan fighting against going to arbitration in bitter row with sons John McManus Inflation is here. Someone please tell Simon Harris MORE BUSINESS STORIES Business Farmer growing 70% of Irish broccoli says solar farms threaten food security Business An Coimisiún Pleanála grants permission for religious accommodation block in Ballsbridge Business WRC rejects €360,000 employment rights claim by ‘go-to’ RTÉ video editor Business War threatens ‘unprecedented’ energy shock, IMF warns 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