No-Deal Brexit Would Immediately Effect Ireland’s Economy Warns Central Bank

No-Deal Brexit Would Immediately Effect Ireland’s Economy Warns Central Bank

A disorderly Brexit would have immediate economic implications affecting most areas of activity, the Central Bank of Ireland has warned. But it added that economic growth is still expected to remain positive in the event of the UK crashing out...
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Government to Roll Out New Charging Point Network for Electric Vehicles

Government to Roll Out New Charging Point Network for Electric Vehicles

A new network of high power charging points for electric vehicles is to be rolled out across the country. 50 new high powered charging hubs for electric vehicles will be built on motorways and national roads. €20m is being invested...
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Coveney Announces that Rent Pressure Zones will be Extended

Coveney Announces that Rent Pressure Zones will be Extended

Rent pressure zones are set to be extended to the end of 2021, the government has confirmed. Simon Coveney told the Dail today that Cabinet had made the decision to extend the legislation and also makes changes to how the...
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2019 Sees More Electric Cars Registered Than In All of Last Year

2019 Sees More Electric Cars Registered Than In All of Last Year

More electric vehicles have been registered in the first three months of this year than all of 2018. New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show 1,437 electric vehicles have been registered so far this year. Meanwhile,...
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Gas and Electricity Price Hikes to Hit One Million People in Ireland

Gas and Electricity Price Hikes to Hit One Million People in Ireland

One million people are due to see their energy bills go up from today. Electric Ireland is increasing its gas and electricity prices by 4%, adding an average of at least €30 to people’s bills. While PrePayPower prices are going...
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House Prices Rise Almost 3% So Far This Year

House Prices Rise Almost 3% So Far This Year

House prices in Ireland jumped by 2.9% during the first three months of 2019, a report has found. According to the latest house price report released by property website, daft.ie, the national average price was €261,000. This is an increase...
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John Bolton Says Britain Will be at Top of The Queue for Trade Deal After Brexit

John Bolton Says Britain Will be at Top of The Queue for Trade Deal After Brexit

One of Donald Trump’s most senior aides has insisted the UK will be “at the top of the queue” for a trade deal after Brexit. John Bolton, the president’s national security adviser, said Mr Trump was “eager for the will...
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Despite Brexit Fears, Irish Shipping Industry is Booming

Despite Brexit Fears, Irish Shipping Industry is Booming

The Irish shipping industry has seen a marked increase in business as companies bypass British ports amid Brexit fears, the head of Dublin Port has said. Irish ports have been forced to adapt quickly and increase capacity for direct sailings...
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Bill That Restores North-South Fishing Deal Passes Through The Dáil

Bill That Restores North-South Fishing Deal Passes Through The Dáil

The Sea Fisheries Amendment Bill 2017 has passed all stages in the Dáil this evening. The bill allows for the reinstatement of a North-South fishing deal that existed between the 1960s and 2016. It allows vessels from Northern Ireland to...
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Wow Air Announces It Has Ceased Operations

Wow Air Announces It Has Ceased Operations

Wow Air has ceased operation. The Icelandic budget airline made the announcement on its website this morning. Last year the company announced a loss of €30 million for the first nine months of the year – and let go of...
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