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Employment rate rises, female participation at record high

The employment rate in Ireland has increased almost 3% to over 74%, while female participation is at a record high. ...
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ECB has room for gradual rate cuts, Kazaks says

The European Central Bank has room to cut interest rates possibly two more times this year as inflation remains broadly ...
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Third of firms put money aside to pay cyber ransoms

Almost a third of businesses in Ireland have money put aside to pay for ransoms arising from ransomware attacks, a ...
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Third level education costs double in five years research finds

Parents of young adults attending third-level expect it will cost them €9,511 this year, when in reality if the student ...
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Euro zone August business activity surprisingly strong

Euro zone business activity showed surprising strength in August despite firms raising prices, a survey showed, potentially weakening expectations for ...
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Economy moderating after years of rapid expansion

Rising global trade tensions and direct competition for Foreign Direct Investment from large economies is already challenging Ireland’s growth potential. ...
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Fresh delay to decision on Dublin airport passenger cap

The planning application by Dublin airport operator, daa, to raise the current 32 million passenger a year cap at Dublin ...
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Gas generates 45% of electricity in July, demand rises

Demand for gas increased by almost 6% in July when compared to the previous month, new data shows. The report ...
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Microbusinesses facing profitability pressures – survey

Microbusinesses with three or less employees are under severe pressure, particularly when it comes to profitability, a new survey has ...
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