View this email in your browser Business Today Thursday, 16 July, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader Imports and exports of products used in the infrastructure that supports AI will have a noticeable, positive impact on Irish trade and investment this year, a new report from Ibec has found. Ian Curran has the details. Irish workers reckon they will need €41,000 a year from their pension for a comfortable retirement, according to a new survey by Royal London. Barry O’Halloran reports. In our Ask the Lawyer column, the house deeds of a reader’s late mother are missing and they wonder if it’s possible to get another copy. Joanne Hunt gets the view of a legal expert. Continue Reading Ciarán Hancock   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Business AI-related trade a bright spot for Ireland amid Trump tariffs ‘whiplash effect’, says Ibec Business Scotiabank Ireland pays $315m dividend to Canadian parent as profits soar Business Irish workers will need €41,000 a year from their pension for a comfortable retirement Business Central Bank to review enforcement regime after scathing High Court judgment Business Company founder claims in High Court shareholders attempted to ‘erase all trace’ of him Margaret Ward Is there a magical formula to thriving at work? MORE BUSINESS STORIES Business Global shares mixed as US earnings season kicks off Business Ecommerce drives growth for An Post as earnings double to €33m Business Regulators want to cut Dublin Airport’s passenger charges. Here’s why... Business Eli Lilly cites health and safety issues as reason for extra car parking spaces in Kinsale 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