News Toll charges rising to ‘maximum level’ from January Toll charges on most toll roads around the country are to increase to their “maximum…splashNovember 18, 2022
News Govt to keep cost-of-living payments under review – McGrath The Government will keep the payments to help people deal with the escalating cost of…splashNovember 17, 2022
News Business growth slows amid rising costs While businesses are still expanding, new data from Intertrade Ireland shows that the pace of…splashNovember 17, 2022
News Battery storage could cut electricity bills by €35m this winter Operators of battery storage power plants say they could cut up to €35m off energy…splashNovember 17, 2022
News 40% of consumers plan to make Black Friday purchase Just under 40% of consumers plan to make a purchase in the Black Friday sales,…splashNovember 15, 2022
News Grocery inflation hits new high of 13.4% – Kantar Grocery inflation rose to another record-breaking high of 13.4% in the last 12 weeks to…splashNovember 15, 2022
News Tourism businesses called on to drive climate action The Minister for Tourism will call on businesses in the sector to engage with sustainability…splashNovember 15, 2022
News Falling foul of price hikes – turkeys set to cost more this Christmas Consumers are being advised that they will have to pay more for a turkey this…splashNovember 15, 2022
News Profits at motor insurers rose to record €176m in 2021 Motor insurers here saw their combined operating profits increase to a record level for the…splashNovember 15, 2022
News 90% of insurance reform actions done or ongoing – Govt The Government will outline progress made on insurance reform later today, when it publishes its…splashNovember 15, 2022
News ISME launches new Shop and Support Local campaign ISME has today launched its 2022 Shop Local campaign calling on shoppers and businesses to…splashNovember 13, 2022
News Annual rate of inflation up to 9.2% in October The annual rate of inflation rose to 9.2% in October, new figures from the Central…splashNovember 13, 2022
News EU agrees law to remove CO2 with woodlands, other carbon sinks The European Union has agreed to a law to expand its forests, marshes and other…splashNovember 13, 2022
News Personal loan drawdowns jump 12%, BPFI report reveals Just over 47,000 personal loans were drawn down in the third quarter of this year,…splashNovember 11, 2022
News Insurance policies could be impacted by exit of banks, Insurance Ireland warns Insurers have urged customers of Ulster Bank and KBC Bank Ireland to be aware of…splashNovember 11, 2022
News Commission proposes changes to EU’s debt rules The European Commission has proposed changes to the EU’s onerous debt rules that would allow…splashNovember 11, 2022
News Overseas tourism to Ireland expected to reach 75% of 2019 figure International travel has recovered quickly from the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns, with overseas tourism to…splashNovember 10, 2022
News ECB to continue raising rates even as economy suffers The European Central Bank will continue to raise borrowing costs even as the euro zone…splashNovember 10, 2022
News Wages rise at over three times their pre-pandemic rate, study finds Wages are going up at more than three times their pre-pandemic rate across euro area…splashNovember 10, 2022
News Euro, sterling jump, dollar falters as market shifts to risk assets Euro and sterling rose against the safe-haven US dollar today, supported by a risk-on sentiment…splashNovember 8, 2022
News Agri-food exports hit €15.4 billion last year Irish agri-food exports were worth €15.4 billion in 2021, an increase of 51% since 2012,…splashNovember 8, 2022
News ‘Positive response’ to second Eurogroup term – Donohoe Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said eurozone finance ministers have agreed that an election…splashNovember 8, 2022
News Euro zone downturn deepens, points to winter recession The downturn in the euro zone economy has deepened as high inflation and fears of…splashNovember 7, 2022
News Exporters keep anxious eye on sterling movements Some economists and bankers are warning that the US economy and the global economy will…splashNovember 4, 2022
News Europe could face gas shortage next year – IEA Europe must act immediately to prevent a shortage of natural gas next year as Russia…splashNovember 4, 2022
News October unemployment rate steady at 4.4% – CSO The unemployment rate stood at 4.4% in October, unchanged for the third month in a…splashNovember 4, 2022
News High corporation tax levels may not be sustained – McGrath Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath said the Government is “avoiding making permanent expenditure commitments”…splashNovember 4, 2022
News 64% of householders make at least one energy efficiency improvement New research from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland reveals that 64% of consumers have carried…splashNovember 4, 2022
News Ibec downgrades growth forecasts for 2023 Business group Ibec has downgraded its forecast for domestic demand due to rising costs and…splashNovember 4, 2022
News 1 in 8 switchers yet to decide on new banking provider – CCPC One in eight consumers who are in the position of having to switch banking providers,…splashNovember 4, 2022