One in three can’t afford to retrofit their homes
One in three homeowners cannot afford to make their properties more energy-efficient, according to a survey by property advisor, Savills Ireland. It also found that most homeowners do not know ...
Read More EU failing to police how big tech uses data – ICCL
Marking five years since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has accused the EU of being unable to police how ...
Read More Rate of rise in market rents slowed in first quarter – Daft.ie
The rate of increase in advertised rents slowed during the first three months of the year, rising just 1% compared to the previous quarter. Latest data from the property listings ...
Read More Construction sector activity shrinks for seventh month in a row
Activity in the construction sector contracted more sharply in April than in the previous month as the industry continues to struggle. The BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction PMI found ...
Read More Barriers remain for young people finding employment
The shortage of housing and a lack of transport options are among a range of barriers preventing young people from finding jobs and entering the labour market, a conference has ...
Read More Inflation rate falls to 7.2% in April from 7.7% in March – CSO
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that inflation fell to 7.2% in the 12 months to April, down from 7.7% in March. This marked its lowest level in ...
Read More Younger people more likely to invest in cryptocurrency – BPFI
Generational differences in investment behaviour among consumers in Ireland has been highlighted in a survey by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland. It found that younger people more likely to invest ...
Read More TD calls for windfall tax for ‘profiteering’ supermarket chains
Supermarkets should be treated like energy companies and subject to a windfall tax if they are found to be profiteering, according to Labour’s finance spokesperson. Ged Nash said the Government ...
Read More Govt not planning intervention on grocery prices – Tánaiste
The Government has no plans for any “legislative intervention” to reduce the cost of groceries, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said. It comes after the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CPCC) ...
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