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Minimum Living Costs Up Nearly 19% Since 2020, St Vincent de Paul Warns

The essential cost of living in Ireland has increased by 1.8% over the past year, marking a cumulative rise of 18.8% since 2020, according...

Electricity Use Rises Across Ireland in 2024, Dublin Leads in Residential Consumption

Residential electricity consumption rose across every county in Ireland in 2024, with Dublin’s postal districts accounting for the largest share, according to new figures...

Irish Travellers Urged to Carry European Health Insurance Card Ahead of Summer Holidays

Irish holidaymakers heading to Europe this summer are being advised to carry their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), a...

RTÉ Review Reveals Major Failures Behind €3.6m IT System Write-Down

An independent review into RTÉ’s failed €3.6 million IT project has revealed deep flaws in project planning, governance, and...

Trump Approves US Steel–Nippon Deal Under New National Security Agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order approving a landmark partnership between US Steel and Japan’s Nippon...

U.S. Treasury Adds Ireland and Switzerland to Currency Watchlist, Issues Warning to China

No major U.S. trading partner was found to be manipulating its currency in 2024, according to the first semi-annual...

Irish Inflation Slows to 1.7% in May, but Key Household Costs Remain High

Ireland’s annual inflation rate eased to 1.7% in May, down from 2.2% in April, according to the latest figures...

Tesco Reports Strong Sales Growth and Market Share Gains in UK and Ireland

Tesco, Britain’s largest supermarket chain, has posted strong first-quarter results, with underlying sales rising and market share increasing across...