House construction growth could stall in 2024 – BNPPRE
Construction activity continued to contract in February, but at a slower pace than a month earlier, new data shows. The BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Index climbed to 47.4, ...
Read More 78% of consumers feel they are “doing what they can” to be sustainable
Three quarters of Irish consumers feel they are doing as much as they can, within their means, to be sustainable, a new survey from EY has found. The research also ...
Read More New wind farm a ‘significant step’ in meeting renewable energy targets
The Chief Executive of Bord na Móna has said the Oweninny Wind Farm, which is set to be Ireland’s largest onshore wind farm, represents a “significant step” towards meeting the ...
Read More Live Register figures down 1.2% in February – CSO
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for February fell by 1.2% to 174,600 people, a decrease of 2,100 from January. The ...
Read More NAMA on track to complete wind-down by 2025
Finance Minister Michael McGrath has today confirmed that NAMA will complete its wind-down by the end of 2025 while the Special Liquidation of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC) is on ...
Read More China’s trade surges in first two months of 2024
China’s exports sharply accelerated in the first two months of 2024, official figures showed today, providing policymakers a bright spot as they battle to revive the world’s second-largest economy. Overseas ...
Read More Central Bank launches consultation on new consumer code
Enhanced clarity, predictability and accessibility on consumer protection obligations are among the key aims of a new Consumer Protection Code being developed by the Central Bank. As part of the ...
Read More Grocery price inflation falls for 10th month in a row
Grocery price inflation fell for the tenth month in a row in February, new figures show today, with the decline expected to continue during the rest of the year. The ...
Read More Cabinet to discuss energy top-up payment for businesses
Businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors are in line for a top-up payment of up to €3,000 in the Energy Efficiency Grant, under proposals Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney ...
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