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Changes to salary thresholds for sponsored foreign workers may hit SMEs

Many small and medium sized businesses may struggle to retain existing staff due to upcoming changes to the required salary ...
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Household saving rate eases to 10% in Q3 from 11% – CSO

The savings rate among households here has fallen back to pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest figures from the Central ...
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Varying regulation within EU a top barrier for trade, new research shows

Varying regulation across the EU is the top challenge for businesses trading across borders, new research shows. The latest survey ...
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Energy costs set to fall by 18% this year – analyst

Some relief may be in store for Irish households and businesses when it comes to energy costs, with one analyst ...
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Consumers more optimistic on economy – PTSB

Consumers are more optimistic about the outlook for the economy than was the case a year ago, according to the ...
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Average interest rate on new mortgage falls slightly, Central Bank data shows

The average interest rate on a new mortgage in Ireland fell slightly again in November, new figures from the Central ...
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Irish food and drinks exports declined in 2023 – Bord Bia

The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports declined by 4% last year to reach €16.3 billion, following a ...
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Housing supply unlikely to improve in coming months, Lisney says

Housing supply is unlikely to improve in the coming months, a new report from estate agent Lisney suggests. However, it ...
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Drop off in switching drives mortgage approvals lower

Mortgage switching activity dropped 75% last November when compared to the same time the previous year, new figures show. The ...
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