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Unemployment rate falls to 5.6% in February – CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the rate of unemployment fell to 5.6% in February, from the ...
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ECB interest rate-setters seek to reassure markets

The European Central Bank (ECB) will hold an interest rate-setting meeting on Thursday when it will likely seek to reassure ...
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New law aims to protect workers in casual employment

A new law to protect workers in casual and precarious employment comes into effect today, aimed at improving the security ...
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More Corporation Tax than expected in February’s Exchequer returns

Exchequer returns for February show a shortfall in Income Tax and VAT receipts, but these are largely offset by a ...
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Irish businesses now stockpiling raw materials ahead of Brexit date

The clearest evidence yet has emerged of stockpiling by Irish businesses ahead of Brexit in the latest evidence of how ...
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‘We are the champions: business lessons courtesy of Freddie Mercury’

Interest in rock band Queen has enjoyed a renaissance recent months. People above a certain age are talking about them ...
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Is there any tax relief available if I rent a room to a student?

Question: I am thinking of opening up a room in my home to a student as digs. Is there any ...
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Insurance chief attacks slow pace of claim culture reform

There’s a “high risk” that insurance cost and claims reform will wither on the political agenda, according to FBD chief ...
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Surge in number of data breaches reported to Commission in 2018

The number of data breaches reported to the Data Protection Commission soared by 70% last year, as new data protection ...
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