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Economic growth forecast for island of Ireland despite fuel supply turbulence
Economy
The EY Economic Eye forecast, published on Tuesday, analysed the economies in Ireland and Northern Ireland amid turbulence prompted by the attack from US President Donald Trump’s administration and Israel on Iran
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Tanaiste warns of risk of stagflation to Irish economy
Simon Harris
Mr Harris said the country’s growth forecast would actually have been upgraded if Iran had not been bombed
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Ireland's economy 'significantly' outperformed expectations for 2025
Economy
Bank of Ireland’s latest economic forecasts have been revised upwards for 2025, with GDP now at 8.1 per cent growth from 3.5 per cent previously
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More than 2,000 pubs have closed in Ireland in past 20 years, report says
Pubs
Pub closures were on average running at around 112 a year but, between 2019 and 2024, this rate increased to 128 annually
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‘Liberation Day’ LIVE: Donald Trump announces 20 per cent tariff on EU goods
Donald Trump
The US president said his “liberation day” announcement was a “declaration of economic independence”
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House prices expected to surge by up to 10 percent this year
Property prices
Estate agents are predicting that property prices will continue rising after they increased by 10.3 percent during 2024
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Ryder Cup: Centenary event at Adare Manor 2027 will be worth in excess of €250million to Irish economy says report
Golf
Golf's top stars will descend to Adare Manor in 2027 for the Ryder Cup.
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Economic upturn failing to raise public mood as 40% feel worse off
Cost of Living
Nearly two-thirds of parents say their income just about covers monthly expenses and childcare costs, a new survey shows
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Offshore wind could funnel €38 billion into Irish economy, report finds
Climate change
Realising 2050 targets will create new jobs, increase energy security and drive down emissions, according to WEI
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Big drop in numbers predicting recession, but cost-of-living concerns loom large, bank study finds
Cost of Living
Despite the refreshing perspective, 54 per cent of people surveyed think that they are worse off than a year ago as they continue to feel the bite of the cost-of-living crisis
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Irish beef exports to China suspended after case of mad cow disease detected
Economy
The export of beef to China is worth tens of millions to the Irish economy
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'Volatile' corporation tax income fell by €1bn in August
Corporation tax
Government ministers have repeatedly warned that bumper corporation tax cannot be relied upon amid calls for a giveaway budget
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Popular shoes sold in Ireland urgently recalled amid fears ‘exposed nail’ could cause injury
Product recalls
The boots were for sale in TK Maxx and Homesense recently. Due to a manufacturing fault, some could contain an 'exposed nail' which could cause injury when worn.
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Irish food truck company gets 130 outlets 'on the road' and turning over €25 million
Fast food
The story of Streat School goes back to 2017 when Mr McCleary moved back to Ireland after a five-year trip around the world
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Nostradamus predictions for 2023 include a 'great war', giant fire and economic disaster
Weird News
Nostradamus is thought to have predicted the death of US President John F. Kennedy and the French Revolution
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2023 will be a 'bad year' and energy prices will get higher but economy should recover, budgetary watchdog says
Economy
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) chairman Sebastian Barnes warned there are a number of factors that could “tip” the country into a much weaker economic situation
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Gardai raid apartments and find cannabis jelly manufacturing operation plus growhouse in unusual spot
Finglas
The huge day of action kicked off around 10.20am when a search was conducted under warrant at a residence in an apartment complex in the Finglas South area.
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Taoiseach insists referendum is not needed on contentious Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement trade deal
Politics
The judgement now has the potential to split the coalition
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The easy ways to earn extra money to get you through the cost of living crisis
Make money
Irish financial expert, Ask Paul, recommends turning your hobby into a trade to increase your income, and cash flow
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George Hook says debt nearly destroyed marriage and believes recession 'inevitable'
George Hook
And he believes a recession is inevitable after such a rise in inflation.
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Online spending falls by 17% in second quarter of 2022
Economy
The latest AIB Retail Spend Outlook report found that customers resumed spending on occasions and events in the second quarter of this year
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Cost of living crisis: Majority of Irish struggling to pay bills as 70% use hot water bottles to cut costs, new survey reveals
Cost of Living
Exclusive: Taoiseach Micheál Martin has warned households that energy prices are set to rise again
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Ciara Kelly says Irish people feel 'entitled' to houses that are too big and are partly responsible for housing crisis
Housing
"We can't bear the thought of not being entitled to the four-bed semi-d or indeed the large bungalow on an acre plot somewhere."
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CSO figures show Irish people are now almost 40 years old before they can buy their first home
Property
The median age of single home buyers has risen above 40 while it stands at 38 for joint purchasers
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