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Fears mount over British fuel supplies after refinery group collapses

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 19:33
British energy minister Michael Shanks said the firm's collapse was 'deeply concerning' and that the company had left the government with 'little time to act'

Trump claims TikTok buyer group found, but China approval needed

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 17:03
Mr Trump has mused that TikTok in the US could be worth as much as $1tn (€852bn) and has repeatedly shown a willingness to broker a deal

Shannon Airport calls for rail link for over 10,000 daily commuters

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 16:55
The airport group has warned that unless the National Development Plan prioritises infrastructure in the South, the national vision for equitable economic and population growth risks falling short

Four in 10 adults unable to answer Junior Cert exam question on inflation

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 16:47
Regarding the rise of AI, 27% of respondents said they would be comfortable getting AI-generated advice on how to better manage their money

Kerry Airport to hit record passenger numbers with new facilities

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 16:35
The airport has invested around €5m of its own reserves into new arrivals and departure facilities which will open at the end of July, its AGM has heard

David McNamara: Divergence grows between Fed and markets on rate expectation

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 14:57
Comments from prominent Governors calling for a rate cut as soon as July suggest upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meetings may be more fraught

Utilities regulator sees 25% fall in cases arising from customer contacts 

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 14:35
Energy complaints surrounded issues such as billing, smart metering, microgeneration, allocating Government electricity credits and switching

Budget should focus on infrastructure and tax measures, says Central Bank governor

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 13:58
It comes amid growing global economic uncertainty which could hurt Ireland

Intel to cut up to 200 jobs in Ireland

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 13:24
Chip making giant is undergoing massive reorganisation

Gaming giant's Cork job cuts cost €9m in severance expenses

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:28
Move by Microsoft to cut costs at Irish arm of gaming giant Activision Blizzard resulted in the loss of 128 jobs at support centre in Cork, new accounts show

Grocery prices now rising three times faster than other goods

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:24
A pound of butter is now €1.03 more expensive than a year ago, Irish cheddar is up 57c/kg, with two litres of full-fat milk up 27c

Inbound tourism drops 10% in May as persistent decline continues 

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 11:48
About 560,500 foreign visitors completed a trip to Ireland during the month, down 10% compared with May 2024

Rising food costs see inflation climb to 1.6%

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 11:31
Food prices continue to outpace inflation, with a 0.3% rise in the past month contributing to a 4.3% hike since June 2024

Bar and pub sales drop 7% despite wider retail sales rise

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 11:16
The overall retail index shows the volume of sales decreased by 0.6% in the month

Limerick's new initiative aims to increase footfall at night

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 09:45
Twilight Thursdays are designed to energise the city’s night-time economy and cultural life

Dalata to open new hotel in Berlin

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 07:38
Ireland's largest hotel group expands European footprint

Is inflation good or bad for your purchasing power? Four in 10 Irish people don't know

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 07:23
PTSB 'Reflecting Ireland' research revealed 90% of respondents think they have ‘average’ or ‘high’ financial literacy

Canadian PM Mark Carney scraps plans for digital tax on US technology firms

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 06:37
Trade negotiations between the two countries resume

Won the Euromillions €250m? Top tips on how to handle sudden wealth

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 00:55
Heather Randles has some advice for whoever won the Euromillions in Cork a fortnight ago — and indeed anyone who comes into a substantial amount of money 

Revenue ramps up warehoused debt enforcement

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 00:03
Number of court-appointed liquidators rose to 34 in Q2 compared to 25 in the first quarter

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