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Retail Spending to Surge in December, Says Retail Ireland

Households in Ireland are expected to spend an average of €1,555 more on retail in December compared to other months, marking a 1% increase...

Sentiment Around Saving and Investment Improves in Ireland, New Data Reveals

The latest data from Bank of Ireland’s Savings and Investment Index shows a notable recovery in saving and investment sentiment in Ireland between October...

Trump Slams Panama Canal Fees, Threatens US Control

President-elect Donald Trump has criticized what he described as "unfair" fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal, suggesting that control of the...

Record High Mortgage Values for First-Time Buyers Amid Rising Property Prices

The average mortgage value for first-time buyers (FTBs) in Ireland has reached a record high of just under €290,000, according to new data from...

Harland & Wolff Saved by Deal with Spain’s Navantia, Securing 1,000 Jobs

Belfast's iconic Harland & Wolff shipyard, famed for building the Titanic, has been rescued by a deal with Spain's state-owned shipbuilder, Navantia. The agreement,...

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Amid Growing Debate Over Economic Slowdown

The Bank of England (BoE) has decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 4.75%, but the decision revealed growing divisions among policymakers...

New Report Reveals Income Needed for Comfortable Retirement in Ireland

A new report released by the Pensions Council of Ireland, prepared by KPMG, outlines the income necessary for a comfortable retirement. According to the...

IDA Ireland Reports Decline in Job Projects for 2024 Amid Continued FDI Growth

IDA Ireland has announced a decrease in the number of job projects secured in 2024 compared to the previous year, with 234 projects expected...

Christmas Dinner Costs Rise by 2% as Grocery Prices Surge

The cost of an average Christmas dinner for a family of four has increased by 2% this year, reaching €34.74, according to new figures...

New Pension Auto-Enrolment Scheme May Worsen Gender Pension Gap, Report Finds

A new report warns that the upcoming pension auto-enrolment scheme, set to begin in September 2025, will not address the structural inequalities women face...

Research Warns Data Centres Are Undermining Ireland’s Climate Goals

New research commissioned by Friends of the Earth Ireland has revealed that the rapid expansion of data centres in the country is undermining Ireland's...

Ireland to See Marginal Increase in New Homes in 2024, Stronger Growth Expected in Coming Years

Stockbrokers Davy predict a slight rise in new home completions in Ireland in 2024, with 34,000 homes expected to be built, a marginal increase...

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Opposition Despite Historic Agreement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has hailed the newly finalized Mercosur trade deal as a “win-win agreement,” marking a significant milestone in...

Central Bank Review Finds Over 400,000 Irish Credit Card Accounts on High Interest Rates

A recent review by the Central Bank of Ireland has revealed that more than 400,000 credit card accounts in the country are subject to...

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