News Asking house price inflation rises to 12.3% nationwide – MyHome.ie Annual asking price inflation for housing is now running at 12.3%, according to the latest…splashMarch 28, 2022
News SIPTU conference to hear renewed call for pay increases Members of SIPTU, the country’s largest trade union, will gather in Sligo today for their…splashMarch 28, 2022
News 85% of employers facing skill shortages – report 85% of employers in Ireland are having to contend with skill shortages, according to a…splashMarch 25, 2022
News Digital divide accelerated by Covid pandemic Ireland’s older and poorer populations risk being left behind unless action is taken to address…splashMarch 25, 2022
News Diesel shortage in Europe threatens to slow economic growth European economies face the risk of a shortage of diesel, the preferred fuel for heavy…splashMarch 25, 2022
News Inflation hit to households to average €2,000 this year – KBC Consumer sentiment plummeted in March, according to KBC Bank Ireland, in what was the biggest…splashMarch 24, 2022
News Euro zone business growth stronger than expected in March – PMI Euro zone business activity has been stronger than expected this month, a survey showed today,…splashMarch 24, 2022
News Energy security crucial to investment and competitiveness – NCPC report Ireland has among the highest rates of dependency on imported sources of energy in Europe,…splashMarch 24, 2022
News ESRI says inflation could peak at 8.5% this summer The Economic and Social Research Institute has lowered its forecasts for growth in the economy…splashMarch 23, 2022
News Government announces new law for ‘mass harm’ of consumers The Government has announced plans for a new law that will make it easier for…splashMarch 23, 2022
News New housing commencements up 20% in February Commencement notices for new residential homes last month hit their highest rolling 12-month total since…splashMarch 23, 2022
News New online portal for disruptive technology companies A new national online searchable database has been set up by IDA Ireland, in partnership…splashMarch 22, 2022
News Monthly online retail sales slow to 5.8% in January New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the proportion of retail sales conducted…splashMarch 22, 2022
News Soaring price inflation set to continue The ESRI is set to warn later this week that soaring price inflation could be…splashMarch 22, 2022
News Record high electricity generation from wind last month – GNI There was reduced reliance on gas for our electricity needs in February, according to Gas…splashMarch 22, 2022
News New website to help Irish businesses welcome Ukrainian refugees A new website has been launched that will allow Irish businesses to make “welcome offers”…splashMarch 22, 2022
News How switching bank may not be as simple as you think Mary* has been a customer with Ulster Bank for 30 years. She is a sole…splashMarch 22, 2022
News Customers facing ‘real difficulties’ as energy costs rise Price increases for gas and electricity announced by Bord Gáis are difficult, but reflect the…splashMarch 16, 2022
News More lenders likely to hike fixed rates in weeks ahead – Treasury specialist More lenders are likely to follow the lead of ICS Mortgages in the coming weeks…splashMarch 16, 2022
News New Central Bank rules on insurance loyalty from July 1 New rules aimed at ensuring motor and home insurance customers do not get penalised for…splashMarch 16, 2022
News Worries over paying bills growing – Bank of Ireland A new report shows that people are becoming more concerned about their jobs, paying bills…splashMarch 15, 2022
News 60% of Irish SMEs not taking data protection steps – study Six in 10 Irish SMEs take no particular steps to protect customer data online or…splashMarch 15, 2022
News Euro zone to tighten fiscal policy in 2023, but ready to reverse amid Ukraine war Euro zone finance ministers have agreed to tighten fiscal policy a little next year after…splashMarch 15, 2022
News Wage rises likely to add to construction cost pressures Labour costs could be on course to rise in the construction industry as some firms…splashMarch 14, 2022
News Once-off fuel allowance payment to be paid to recipients this week A once-off fuel allowance payment of €125 will be paid to recipients this week. The…splashMarch 14, 2022
News Banks ‘not yet where they need to be’ ahead of Ulster Bank and KBC’s exit The Central Bank’s Director of Consumer Protection has said he thinks banks here “are not…splashMarch 14, 2022
News Inflation hits highest level since 2001 in February, with more increases certain The annual rate of inflation rose to 5.6% in February, according to the latest figures…splashMarch 11, 2022
News Fuel industry engaging in profiteering ‘simply not the case’ Fuels for Ireland, the industry body for fuel suppliers and retailers, has written to Taoiseach…splashMarch 11, 2022
News ECB speeds up stimulus exit and opens path to interest rate rise The European Central Bank has scaled back its bond-buying stimulus plan in response to inflation…splashMarch 11, 2022
News Cut in petrol and diesel excise duty comes into effect The price of petrol and diesel has been reduced since midnight. Late last night, the…splashMarch 10, 2022