View this email in your browser THE IRISH TIMES Business Today Wednesday, 17 June, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader Aer Lingus has culled senior management numbers by 25 per cent it emerged as pilots questioned the airline on expansion plans once politicians axe a passenger limit at Dublin Airport. Barry O’Halloran reports. The head of Ireland’s fiscal watchdog has warned there are “clear echoes” of the Celtic Tiger in Ireland’s reliance on corporation tax from multinationals to power spending. Ian Curran reports. As Simon Harris hands the power to collect tax on derelict properties, John McManus asks if the result will be any different than when county councils handled the task. Continue Reading Peter Flanagan   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Markets Oil dips despite uncertainty on Strait of Hormuz Work I’m ready to start a family but my job situation is really getting in the way Business Higher Irish SME loan rates still hitting credit demand, ESRI says Business ‘Spelling error’ reversed meaning of finding in Aer Lingus discipline inquiry, WRC hears Business European shares continue rally as details of US-Iran agreement awaited John McManus The Revenue Commissioners taking on local politics won’t end well MORE BUSINESS STORIES Business Manna’s plans for Dundrum drone delivery hub blocked Business ‘Clear echoes’ of Celtic Tiger in Government’s reliance on corporation tax, fiscal watchdog warns Business SpaceX leapfrogs Amazon to become world’s fifth-most valuable company Business Rathbones pauses new higher-risk clients after UK financial watchdog engagement prompts review 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