News Central Bank recorded a €132m loss in 2023 The Central Bank made a loss of €132.1m last year, as a result of monetary…splashMay 31, 2024
News Tech companies call for introduction of AI regulations Major technology companies have called on politicians to regulate artificial intelligence. Appearing before TDs and…splashMay 30, 2024
News €100m stolen through frauds and scams in Ireland in 2023 Almost €100m was stolen by fraudsters through frauds and scams last year, new data shows.…splashMay 30, 2024
News Average weekly earnings up 4.7% in first quarter of 2024 – CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that average weekly earnings rose by 4.7%…splashMay 30, 2024
News ECB to focus on quarterly meetings with slow, gradual rate cuts – Knot The European Central Bank can gradually reduce interest rates given the decline in inflation, and…splashMay 29, 2024
News Cross border tourism triples in last decade, report shows The tourism industry across the island of Ireland is worth almost €17 billion to the…splashMay 29, 2024
News Retail sales dip by 1.2% in April from March – CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that retail sales fell by 1.2% on…splashMay 29, 2024
News Over two thirds of firms concerned about pension auto-enrolment A new report has found that over two thirds of businesses are concerned about the…splashMay 28, 2024
News Credit union lending up almost 14%, driven by mortgages Lending at credit unions increased by almost 14% in the past year, driven by a…splashMay 28, 2024
News Cost-of-living measures ‘must be a focus’ of Budget 2025 – Harris Cost-of-living measures “must once again be a focus” for Budget 2025, Taoiseach Simon Harris has…splashMay 28, 2024
News Grocery price inflation falls to 2.6% in May from 13.3% last year New figures from Kantar show that grocery inflation stood at 2.6% in the 12 weeks…splashMay 27, 2024
News Lack of funding the main barrier to innovation by firms 60% of Irish based businesses say a lack of funding is the main barrier they…splashMay 27, 2024
News ECB’s Lane says ready to start cutting interest rates The European Central Bank is ready to cut interest rates next month but policy must…splashMay 27, 2024
News EU critical materials rules could lead to new Irish mines New EU rules have come into effect aimed at ensuring the union has access to…splashMay 24, 2024
News Mortgage approvals up again in April driven by first time buyers New mortgage approvals rose again by both value and volume in April, driven by continued…splashMay 24, 2024
News Lowest rate of annual increase in employment in three years – CSO The number of people in employment in the first quarter of the year stood at…splashMay 24, 2024
News Revenue issues new guidance on employment status Revenue has published new guidance on determining the employment status of workers for tax purposes.…splashMay 23, 2024
News ECB can start cuts before Fed, says Finnish bank governor Rehn The European Central Bank did not have to take its cues from the US Federal…splashMay 23, 2024
News Annual wholesale electricity prices fell by almost 30% in April – CSO Wholesale electricity prices – the prices that suppliers pay to generators – fell nearly 30%…splashMay 23, 2024
News Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws Europe’s landmark rules on artificial intelligence will enter into force next month after EU countries…splashMay 22, 2024
News EU new car sales jump 13.7% in April, industry body says New car sales in the European Union rose 13.7% in April on the year for…splashMay 22, 2024
News UK inflation falls less than expected, dashing June rate cut hopes Inflation in Britain fell by less than expected in April and a key core measure…splashMay 22, 2024
News Most food and drink companies positive about future Irish food and drinks companies are generally positive about the future, despite issues with inflation,…splashMay 21, 2024
News Budget will widen gap between better off, those on low incomes – survey A new analysis of Budget 2024 has warned that it will widen further the gap…splashMay 21, 2024
News Revenue reminds employers of enhanced reporting obligations Revenue has issued notices to 115,000 employers reminding them of their obligations under the Enhanced…splashMay 21, 2024
News Inaugural Global Economic Summit to open in Co Kerry More than 400 leaders from politics, business, economics and civic life are gathering in Killarney,…splashMay 20, 2024
News Pace of rise in advertised rents slowed in first quarter Advertised rents rose by just 0.6% between January and the end of March, new data…splashMay 20, 2024
News Fuel prices see slight fluctuation in May New figures from AA Ireland show a a slight fluctuation in petrol and diesel prices…splashMay 20, 2024
News FSU conference to discuss pay, AI and surveillance Pay increases, the rise of artificial intelligence and staff surveillance are among the topics to…splashMay 17, 2024
News Exports rise by €2.3 billion in first quarter of 2024 – CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Ireland’s unadjusted exports of goods increased…splashMay 17, 2024