PUP may be extended beyond April but at a level affordable over long term: Humphreys
The Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) may be extended beyond its end date of next April, Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys ...
Read More Eurozone facing ‘tougher’ time, says ECB chief economist Lane
The Eurozone economy is facing a “tougher” period than in spring as the pandemic continues to heap pressure on members, ...
Read More Lower than forecast budget deficit of €21bn expected this year
The Government expects to run a budget deficit this year of just over €21bn or 6% of GDP. This figure ...
Read More First broadband plan community connection points open
The first 50 of 300 community Broadband Connection Points (BCPs), that are being rolled out as part of the National ...
Read More Core budget spending to rise by €3 billion in 2021 – McGrath
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said that without accounting for policy measures in key areas, such as ...
Read More UK economy grows by 2.1% in August, lower than expected
The UK economy grew much more slowly than expected in August, setting back its recovery from the coronavirus lockdown. Much ...
Read More Another full-blown lockdown ‘not inconceivable’ – Minister Ryan
The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has warned that another full-blown lockdown is “not inconceivable”, and that allocating further supports ...
Read More Reduced construction activity hits Govt’s social housing targets
The Government has admitted that its supply of social housing is only 35% of target due to the reduction in ...
Read More Varadkar urges all 225,000 companies to be Brexit ready
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar is writing to every business in Ireland urging them to ...
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