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Eurostat: Prices here 46% above EU average last year

Prices in Ireland were higher than in any other European Union country last year, according to statistics agency Eurostat. Data ...
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Oil eases on uncertain demand, market eyes US inventory data

Oil futures dipped today amid demand fears after the Federal Reserve chairman hinted at further interest rate hikes, while traders ...
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Fuel prices jump 4% following rise in excise duty

Duty on petrol increased by 6 cents per litre and 5 cents per litre on diesel on June 1st Fuel ...
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Tax cuts could contribute to persistent inflation – TASC report

Tax cuts in the budget would add fuel to an over-stimulated economy and could contribute to persistent inflation, a new ...
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Supply and rate rises contributing to property price moderation – BPFI

A significant increase in housing supply since pandemic restrictions were lifted together with recent interest rate increases have contributed to ...
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ECB risks losing sight of ‘greedflation’

The European Central Bank risks losing sight of corporate profits as a driver of inflation – or “greedflation” in market ...
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Nearly half of those eligible for rent relief scheme yet to apply

Almost half of people eligible for the Government’s rent credit tax relief scheme have yet to apply for the help, ...
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Call for State pension to be set at 34% of average earnings

A new campaign will be launched today calling for the Government to honour its commitment to introduce a State pension ...
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ECB rate hikes may need to last beyond summer

The European Central Bank needs to keep raising interest rates, policymakers said today, reaffirming the bank’s stance after fresh projections ...
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