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Govt defends absence of targets in rural development plan

The Government has defended the absence of any detailed targets and funding allocations in its new five-year strategic plan for ...
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February retail sales see monthly jump of 13.9% despite lockdown

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales jumped by 13.9% in February compared ...
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ECB must remain euro zone’s stabiliser, says Lane

The European Central Bank must remain a key stabiliser of the euro zone economy as the bloc is at risk ...
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Ibec downgrades growth forecast for 2021 to 3.1%

Ireland’s economy will grow by 3.1% this year, employers’ group Ibec is predicting, down from the 5.3% it said it ...
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Long lasting damage from tracker mortgage affair

“I don’t know what a tracker mortgage is.”  Remember the ad? The ad was released by the financial regulator around ...
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Govt confirms extension of €2bn Credit Guarantee Scheme

The Government has confirmed that it will extend the €2 billion Credit Guarantee Scheme, with the scheme remaining open for ...
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Rise in consumer confidence in visiting stores – Deloitte survey

Consumer confidence in visiting physical stores, engaging in person-to-person services and attending in-person events has increased, according to a new ...
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Ulster Bank hit with record €38m Central Bank fine for tracker mortgage failings

The Central Bank has fined Ulster Bank Ireland almost €38m for dozens of regulatory breaches in its handling of its ...
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Poll suggests one in four cut back on food and utilities during pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to one in four people cutting back on food and utilities, according to research commissioned by ...
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