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Govt’s budget strategy strikes ‘appropriate balance’ – IFAC

November 24, 2022
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said the Government’s budgetary strategy struck the “appropriate balance…

Growth in mortgage approvals driven by sharp increase in switching activity

November 24, 2022
The number of first time buyers being approved for a mortgage has dropped to its…

Over €93 billion in tax generated by Govt in 2021, up 21% on 2020 revenue

November 24, 2022
Total tax revenue collected by the Exchequer in 2021 was €93.3 billion, according to the…

Wholesale electricity prices down 52% in October – CSO

November 23, 2022
Wholesale electricity prices fell sharply last month and are back to levels not seen since…

Government hosts major tech sector conference in Dublin

November 23, 2022
The Government will host a major conference in Dublin focusing on Ireland’s technology sector. The…

Investments looking ‘slightly weaker’ next year – IDA

November 23, 2022
IDA Ireland is expected to tell the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment that…

Housing starts slow by 31% in October from last year

November 22, 2022
The number of new housing starts continued to slow last month, according to new figures…

ESB to increase charges for use of public electric car charging network by up to 52%

November 22, 2022
The ESB is increasing charges for the use of its public electric vehicle charging points…

Windfall tax on electricity companies set for Cabinet sign off today

November 22, 2022
The Government is expected to agree to cap the revenues of electricity generating companies which…

Lower-income households experiencing greater inflation

November 21, 2022
Inflation continues to be greater for households on lower incomes, rural households and those headed…

Gardaí warn shoppers to beware of Black Friday scams

November 21, 2022
The call comes as it is predicted as much as €26 million will be spent…

Energy costs the main challenge for manufacturing

November 21, 2022
There has been a marked deterioration in the outlook for the manufacturing sector over the…