Ireland's Living Wage Technical Group has announced a recommendation to increase the living wage to €16 per hour, representing a 3.9% uplift from the previous year's benchmark of €15.40.

A new survey reveals that the majority of Irish smokers are now sourcing their tobacco products from outside the Republic, with researchers warning that any additional excise duty increases in the upcoming budget could accelerate this cross-border purchasing trend.

Consumer confidence in Ireland has declined to its lowest point in four months as households face renewed anxiety over escalating energy costs, new research from the Irish League of Credit Unions reveals.