Despite pressure from house hunters seeking to escape the rent trap and from politicians looking for solutions to the housing crisis, the Central Bank will not be tempted to ease mortgage lending restrictions, according to both its deputy governors in statements this week. Where does that leave this troubled market? Analysis from Eoin Burke-Kennedy and Joe Brennan.

What comes next for RTÉ? The state broadcaster revealed its plans to cut hundreds of jobs last week (on foot of a leak to The Irish Times). Industry correspondent Martin Wall on the pitfalls facing the organisation as it navigates choppy waters with employees, trade unions and the Government. 

But first Charlie Taylor has a roundup of some of the best business news stories of the week including a clampdown on dual pricing, a big payday for an Irish fintech success and a meltdown for Revenue's ROS system.