Cost Of Covid To Reach Almost $33 Billion By The End Of The Year
March 31, 2021 No Responses

Cost Of Covid To Reach Almost $33 Billion By The End Of The Year

Government spending on pandemic measures is to rise to €28 billion by the end of the year, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said. Michael McGrath said the cost covers business supports, a rise in health spending, and...
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Family-Owned Distillery In Ireland Wins Best new Make Whiskey Award
March 26, 2021 No Responses

Family-Owned Distillery In Ireland Wins Best new Make Whiskey Award

A family-run distillery has become the first in Ireland to win an award for the best, new-make whiskey in the world. Boann in Co Meath is the toast of the drinks industry after scooping the global accolade in the World...
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Varadkar Praises New ‘Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor’ Initiative
March 24, 2021 No Responses

Varadkar Praises New ‘Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor’ Initiative

A new cross-border initiative aimed at strengthening economic ties between Dublin and Belfast has the potential to create further growth and development and bring both sides “closer together”, the Tánaiste has said. Leo Varadkar said Dublin and Belfast ha...
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Food And Drink Exports From UK To EU Plunged 75% In January
March 22, 2021 No Responses

Food And Drink Exports From UK To EU Plunged 75% In January

Exports of food and drink from the United Kingdom to the European Union plunged by 75.5 per cent in January, the Food and Drink Federation said on Monday, attributing much of the fall to post-Brexit barriers. The UK lobby group...
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Irish Imports From Britain Fall 65% In January After Brexit
March 18, 2021 No Responses

Irish Imports From Britain Fall 65% In January After Brexit

Goods imports from Britain fell by 65 per cent in January compared to the same period last year as traders grappled with new customs requirements, Covid-19 restrictions and pre-Brexit stockpiling, according to the Central Statistics Office. The value of import...
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EU To Launch Legal Action Against UK’s Extension Of Brexit Grace Periods
March 15, 2021 No Responses

EU To Launch Legal Action Against UK’s Extension Of Brexit Grace Periods

The European Union is expected to formally launch legal action against the UK for unilaterally extending the post-Brexit grace periods to trade in Northern Ireland. In an escalation of tensions, the European Commission was preparing on Monday to take the...
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Long-Time Printer Steve Isaacson Adjusts To The Times and Is A Maker of COVID Masks
March 15, 2021 No Responses

Long-Time Printer Steve Isaacson Adjusts To The Times and Is A Maker of COVID Masks

Interview By Mike Greenly Mandatory mask-wearing started since April of last year. For local printer Steve Isaacson, he produced business cards and a host of personalized items to convey a message to others. Producing masks was quickly added to the...
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High Street Stimulus Package In The North Will Come ‘When The Time Is Right’
March 10, 2021 No Responses

High Street Stimulus Package In The North Will Come ‘When The Time Is Right’

A high street voucher scheme will be rolled out in the North when the “time is right”, an official has said. The High Street Stimulus package was announced by Stormont Economy Minister Diane Dodds in November but the planned distribution...
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Despite Pandemic Irish Economy Expanded By Almost 3.5% In 2020
March 5, 2021 No Responses

Despite Pandemic Irish Economy Expanded By Almost 3.5% In 2020

Ireland’s economy grew by 3.4 per cent last year, despite record unemployment numbers and Covid-19 restrictions affecting almost every sector. In its preliminary results, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) said that growth continued in the more globalised s...
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EU Accuses Britain Of Violating Post-Brexit Obligations With Extension Of Grace Periods
March 4, 2021 No Responses

EU Accuses Britain Of Violating Post-Brexit Obligations With Extension Of Grace Periods

The European Commission has said the UK is in violation of its post-Brexit obligations after unilaterally deciding to continue Irish Sea border grace periods until October. Britain is set to breach international law for a second time, vice-president Maros Sefc...
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