US consumer prices rise more than expected in January
US consumer prices increased more than expected in January amid rises in the costs of housing and healthcare, but the ...
Read More Government approves public sector pay deal
The Government has given formal approval to the public sector pay deal agreed last month. Following negotiations at the Workplace ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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. ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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 ...
Read More 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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