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Energy-related greenhouse gas emissions down 8.3% in 2023

Energy-related greenhouse gas emissions from transport, electricity, and heat fell 8.3% last year, according the latest report from the SEAI. ...
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25% fall in new electric car sales so far this year – CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a 25% decrease in the number of electric cars licensed for the ...
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Bank of Ireland sees 30% rise in Christmas debit and credit card spending

Bank of Ireland said it was seeing an increase in spending on its customers’ debit and credit cards as the ...
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Three quarters of Irish employers planning to recruit in 2025 – report

Almost three quarters of Irish employers plan to recruit for permanent roles in 2025, according to new research, an 11% ...
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Manufacturing sector performing strongly despite rising costs

Confidence in the manufacturing sector remains steady, with 70% of firms expressing a positive outlook at both national and enterprise ...
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Wind farms generated 32% of electricity so far in 2024

Power generated from wind farms met 32% of the country’s electricity demand over the first 11 months of 2024, new ...
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Gen AI could add €148bn to Ireland’s GDP by 2038 – report

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) could add up to €148 billion to Ireland’s annual GDP by 2038, according to a ...
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Construction jobs most in-demand roles this year

New research from hiring platform IrishJobs shows that workers in the construction industry were among the most in-demand professions in ...
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Consumers to spend 14% more on average this Christmas

Consumers in Ireland expect to spend around 14% more on average this year on Christmas than they did in 2023. ...
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