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McGrath confident Irish banking sector can withstand global turbulence

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has expressed confidence in the Irish banking sector to withstand the turbulence being experienced in ...
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Many vacant home refurbishments unviable unless grants rise – report

A new report has cast doubt on the financial viability of renovating many vacant or derelict properties, without a significant ...
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EU to propose clampdown on companies using fake ‘green’ claims

The European Commission wants to require companies in Europe to back up climate-friendly claims about their products with evidence, under ...
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Six out of ten people don’t claim medical tax refunds

Six out of ten taxpayers in Ireland still do not claims tax relief on their medical expenses, a new survey ...
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Unions and employers call for inclusive workplaces

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions and business group Ibec have released a joint statement to mark International Day for ...
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Programme for young entrepreneurs to be expanded

Patch, an accelerator programme for young entrepreneurs, has announced an all-island expansion. The initiative is open to 16-21-year-olds in Ireland ...
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A quarter of respondents said they were thinking of opening a credit union account

82% of the public fear that consumers will be impacted by the decrease in banking competition caused by the exit ...
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Tourism trade event Meitheal gets underway in Killarney

Significant business deals are expected to be signed over the next three days at Meitheal – the largest trade event ...
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Fuel merchants seek crackdown on coal smuggling

An organisation representing solid fuel merchant in Ireland has called for Government action to stem smuggling of coal into the ...
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