Govt to cut VAT rate on apartment sales from 13.5% to 9%
The Government will reduce the VAT rate on the sale of completed apartments to 9% from 13.5%, from tonight until ...
Read More Minimum wage set to increase to €14.15 an hour in 2026
The Minister for Finance has announced that as of 1 January 2026, the national minimum wage will increase by €0.65 ...
Read More Bitcoin hits record high above $125,000
Bitcoin reached a new record high yesterday, rising above the $125,000 mark. The cryptocurrency reached $125,689, shooting above its previous ...
Read More Budget 2026: €10 rise in State pension and welfare rates expected
A €10 increase in the State pension and Social Protection rates is expected in today’s Budget. The Budget will also ...
Read More Govt to unveil ‘pro-investment’ Budget, minimum wage rise
The Government is going to unveil a “pro-investment” Budget this afternoon with limited benefits for middle income workers. There will ...
Read More Local Property Tax likely to increase next year for most homeowners
Local Property Tax (LPT) is likely to increase next year for the majority of homeowners. Revenue have begun the process ...
Read More Regional hospitality businesses say ‘almost impossible to make profit’
Hospitality businesses in the north west region have said it is becoming almost impossible to make a profit given rising ...
Read More What does the tech sector want from Budget 2026?
The tech sector has been through a turbulent time is recent years with many companies alternating between hiring sprees and ...
Read More Electric car registrations soar 73% higher in September – SIMI
New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show a 73% jump in the registration of new ...
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