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Labour and materials continue to drive construction costs higher

Labour and raw material costs continue to drive pricing higher in the construction sector, new research has found. The Construction ...
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Contraction in construction at lowest level since October

Construction activity contracted for the seventh consecutive month in January, but by the smallest amount since October. Housing activity, while ...
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New plan aims to improve childcare policy for parents and providers

Chartered Accountants Ireland has outlined a plan aimed at improving childcare policy for the benefit of both providers and parents. ...
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Oil prices slip after rally last week on Middle East, tight supply

Oil prices slipped today as investors indulged in some profit-taking after both benchmarks ended last week about 6% higher on ...
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Advertising spend predicted to grow 4.1% in 2024 – Core

Advertising spend is predicted to grow by 4.1% this year, according to marketing advisory firm Core. That marks a slightly ...
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ICTU recommends private sector pay increases of 4% to 6%

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) is recommending that unions in the private sector should seek to secure pay ...
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Over a third of electricity produced by wind power last month

A report today shows that more than one third of electricity used in Ireland last month was generated by wind ...
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Personal loan draw downs hit new high, car loans surge

The volume and value of personal loan draw downs reached a new high between July and September last year, new ...
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Over supply of Dublin offices could continue until 2027

The over supply of office space in Dublin could continue until the end of 2026 or start of 2027, new ...
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