Skills shortages – and the cost of recruiting skilled labour – is the most common concern among tradespeople, according to a new survey. It was cited by 29% of respondents to the Onlinetradesman.com survey – which included builders, plumbers, electricians and landscapers – as their biggest obstacle to their operations and growth. “The issue is […]
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The latest AA Ireland Fuel Survey reveals a slight increase in petrol and diesel prices for November after three months of fuel price decreases in a row. AA Ireland said that petrol prices have risen by two cents to an average of €1.73 a litre, while diesel prices have increased by a cent to €1.67 […]
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The Irish construction industry is running at around three quarters of its capacity on average at present, despite the strong demand for new housing and infrastructure. That’s according to the latest Construction Market Overview from building services firm Turner & Townsend, covering the period from July to September. Overall 78% of respondents said the construction […]
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The Government has said it expects to meet a deadline today to transpose an EU directive on workers’ rights. Unions however have accused the State of not fully implementing the rules by failing to pass new legislation. The EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages seeks to reduce working poverty and inequality by improving statutory minimum […]
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Dublin has dropped from 13th to 17th position out of 30 European cities ranked for investment and development potential for 2025. London, Madrid and Paris took the top spots, according to a report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute. When it comes to investing in Ireland, interviewees referenced certain infrastructure deficits and the complexity […]
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The value of the global cryptocurrency market has topped $3 trillion as the election of Donald Trump as US president spurred bets that friendlier US regulation could usher in a new boom for all corners of the asset class. The sum market value of cryptocurrencies touched a high of nearly $3.2 trillion early on November […]
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The slow pace at which onshore wind energy infrastructure is being built in the Republic and Northern Ireland could result in the renewable energy targets set for 2030 being missed. Energy market consultancy Cornwall Insight estimates that at the current level of delivery the target could be missed by as much as three years. Its […]
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Most Irish CEOs are optimistic about the economic and business outlook over the next 12 months, new data shows. The latest EY CEO Outlook surveyed 1,200 executives globally – including CEOs in Ireland. 60% of Irish CEOs surveyed said they are either very or somewhat optimistic about managing input costs and the overall cost of […]
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Motorists will have to provide their driver number to their insurer when taking out a policy from next year. The new measure, which comes into effect on March 31st, will also require the driver numbers of named drivers to be provided. The development follows the signing of a commencement order by the Minister for Transport, […]
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Advertised rents for homes across the country rose by a further 1.7% between July and September, according to new data from the property listings website Daft.ie. It was the 15th consecutive quarterly rise and brought the average monthly rent sought nationally to €1,955. That represents an increase of 7.2% compared to the same time last […]
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