View this email in your browser Business Today Tuesday, 21 July, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader PTSB investors have been urged by a leading shareholder advisory firm to reject Bawag’s €1.62 billion takeover of the Irish lender. Joe Brennan reports. A company connected to Paddy McKillen junior that recently bought back the Workman’s Club in Dublin has disclosed it owns a number of buildings surrounding the pub on Wellington Quay and in Temple Bar, new records show. Killian Woods has the details. The end of an era for ITV could have implications for Irish TV viewers, writes Hugh Linehan in his media column. Continue Reading Ciarán Hancock   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Business Company linked to Paddy McKillen jnr discloses ownership of properties around Workman’s Club Business Dublin-based drugmaker tidies balance sheet in advance of stock market flotation Business Financial impact on pension pots ‘often overlooked’ by couples considering divorce Business PTSB investors urged by advisory firm to reject €1.62bn sale Business Hospitality entrepreneur denies alleged €270,000 debt over hotel lease agreement Richard Cantillon Tax and spending plans in budget will become a little clearer this week MORE BUSINESS STORIES Business Penneys introduces price reductions as shoppers spend ‘more carefully’ Business Cavan company claims in High Court former owners stripped assets Business Ryanair’s profits take €292m hit amid fallout from Iran war Business Pharmacist dismissed within weeks of disclosing pregnancy secures €50,000 compensation 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