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National semiconductor strategy targets 34,500 new jobs by 2040

The Government has launched a new national semiconductor strategy which aims to boost employment in the sector by 34,500 jobs ...
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Ireland’s ties with US pose ‘notable downward risks’ to economy

Ireland’s deep economic ties to the US pose “notable downward risks” to the economy despite 3.4% GDP growth this year, ...
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15% rise in motor liability claims by pedestrians in 2024

There was a 15% rise in motor liability claims among pedestrians last year, while motorcyclists account for just 2% of ...
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Asking prices for rents move above €2,000 for first time in first quarter – report

Average asking prices for rents nationally rose by 3.4% between January and March of this year, going above €2,000 for ...
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80% of people got news from TV or radio in 2023 – CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 79.8% of people said they got information on news and current ...
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Breakthrough in EU-UK post-Brexit reset talks – officials

There has been a breakthrough in last minute talks to secure an agreement on an EU-UK post-Brexit reset, according to ...
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ECB may be nearing end of rate cuts but trade war is a risk, policymaker says

European Central Bank interest rates may be close to bottoming out but uncertainty was high and the environment was prone ...
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Euro zone growth downgraded but employment holding up

The euro zone economy grew slower in the first quarter than initially estimated but employment held up well, indicating that ...
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Record personal loans for car, home improvement in 2024

A record €2.5 billion worth of personal loans were drawn down last year. These included loans for cars, home improvement ...
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