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Residential commencements last year topped 2019 levels

Residential development commencements jumped 40% last year compared with 2020, and were 19% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019 – ...
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Manufacturing grows in February sees slowest pace in 11 months – PMI

The country’s manufacturing sector expanded at the slowest pace in 11 months in February as growth in output, new orders ...
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Tough sanctions on Russia knock 2% off European stocks

European stocks sank this morning as Western countries imposed tough new sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, while ...
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EC invites comments on proposed insurance data remedies

The European Commission is inviting comments on the commitments offered by Insurance Ireland to address competition concerns around access to ...
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Mask mandate comes to an end as most restrictions lifted

The wearing of masks in retail settings and on public transport is no longer mandatory from today. Close contact rules ...
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Paschal Donohoe ‘optimistic’ on prospects for EU banking union

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is “optimistic” that progress can be made on the completion of the EU banking union ...
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Consumer sentiment dips on inflation, conflict concerns

Consumer sentiment dipped in February, according to the latest survey from KBC Bank Ireland. The drop was blamed on the ...
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Cost of living and price of housing identified as key challenges

The cost of living and the price of housing are the key issues facing the economy and people’s personal finances, ...
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Majority in favour of flexible working arrangements: poll

Women, younger people and the lower paid are strongly in favour of more flexible working arrangements according to a poll ...
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