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
News Economic benefits at risk from data centre uncertainty – DII Failure to address the policy constraints around data centres in Ireland will put the country…splashMay 17, 2024
News Over €12bn spent using mobile wallets in past year Over €12 billion was spent using mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google pay…splashMay 16, 2024
News Home prices increased by 7.3% in March amid tight supply New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that residential property prices grew by 7.3%…splashMay 16, 2024
News Public sector workers call for higher starting salaries Public sector workers will today call for an increase in starting salaries amid claims that…splashMay 16, 2024
News Irish economy forecast to grow by 1.2% this year – EU The European Commission has maintained its expectations for the performance of the Irish economy this…splashMay 15, 2024
News PTSB cuts mortgage rates for the third time this year Having eased considerably last year, fuel forecourt prices are on the rise once again. In…splashMay 15, 2024
News 42% of Ireland’s electricity powered by gas in April – Gas Networks Ireland Gas generated 42% of Ireland’s electricity in April, new figures from Gas Network Ireland show…splashMay 13, 2024
News Oil slips on signs of weak fuel demand, strong dollar Oil prices extended declines today amid signs of weak fuel demand and as comments from…splashMay 13, 2024
News 90% jump in ‘green’ loan drawdowns last year The number of green loans drawn down last year jumped over 90% when compared to…splashMay 10, 2024
News UK exits recession with better-than-expected 0.6% GDP growth Britain’s economy grew by the most in nearly in three years in the first quarter…splashMay 10, 2024
News Revenue issues demands to 11,700 firms over warehoused debt Almost 90% of the €1.65 billion debt which was still warehoused at the start of…splashMay 10, 2024
News Half of adults happy with current State pension age of 66 One in every four adults would choose to take the State pension six years earlier,…splashMay 9, 2024
News Inflation rate slows to 2.6% in April from 2.9% in March – CSO Inflation in Ireland rose by 2.6% in the 12 months to April, according to the…splashMay 9, 2024
News Irish mortgage rates see third monthly increase in a row The average interest rate on a new mortgage in Ireland rose for the third month…splashMay 9, 2024
News Over 70% of businesses plan to increase staff salaries in 2024 Over 70% of businesses expect to increase salaries this year, while 40% plan to hire…splashMay 8, 2024
News PTSB reports 10% increase in Q1 net interest income PTSB said today it had recorded a strong financial performance in the first quarter of…splashMay 8, 2024
News Just 13% of prospective homebuyers think over the next year a good time to buy Almost 80% of prospective homebuyers are worried about the state of the property market, new…splashMay 8, 2024
News Public-private pay differential ranged from 0.9% to – 6.6% in 2022 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the public-private pay differential on average…splashMay 7, 2024