View this email in your browser Business Today Monday, 27 July, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader Plans to remodel three buildings on Tara Street and demolish three others on George’s Quay in Dublin city centre to make way for a bar and food market have been scaled back years after they were initially approved. Stephen Conneely has the story. Irish technology, media and telecommunications companies have been a bright spot for the M&A market so far this year, according to William Fry’s latest review of the deal-making landscape. Transaction values almost tripled to €33.2 billion in the first half of 2026 despite a 17 per cent dip in the volume of deals agreed. As US banking behemoth Citi prepares to make the move to its new north docklands home, Ronald Quinlan takes us inside the group’s new $650 million European headquarters, speaking to head of enterprise services and public affairs Ed Skyler. “I think that people are going to walk into that building and they are going to feel like they are someplace special,” Skyler says. Continue Reading Ian Curran   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Business Plans for Tara Street food market scaled back years after council approval Business Deal-makers set sights on Irish tech and telecoms firms despite decline in M&A activity Business Beethoven or birds? European Central Bank unveils new banknote designs Business Johnny Ronan’s firm lodges alternative plans for landmark IFSC site following appeal setback Business ICG chief Eamonn Rothwell leads €1.2bn buyout bid almost 20 years after failed attempt John FitzGerald John FitzGerald: Little evidence that Andy Burnham’s plan to devolve power to the regions will work MORE BUSINESS STORIES Business European shares rise on back of corporate earnings Business Longest running Irish truck rental company acquired by UK asset firm Business Retailer ordered to pay €25,000 to worker with Alzheimer’s left jobless Business Fitzwilliam Tennis Club plans for dome over court stalled 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