Irish services sector demonstrates robust expansion with accelerated growth in July according to new data from AIB's purchasing managers' index, signaling renewed economic momentum despite ongoing global uncertainties.
Author: Ronan Buckley (Ronan Buckley)
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Irish Government Faces €1.1 Billion Cost for High Earner Tax Reductions in 2025
Proposed tax relief measures targeting high-income workers will impose an estimated €1.1 billion burden on Ireland's exchequer next year, according to official government warnings that highlight the fiscal implications of income tax reforms.
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Consumer Warning: Romance Scam Tactics Exploit Emotional Vulnerability in Concert Ticket Fraud
Irish consumers are being targeted by sophisticated online scammers who exploit emotional states and urgent desires, particularly around high-demand concert tickets, according to recent consumer protection warnings.
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National Lottery Implements First Major Lotto Format Changes in Eight Years
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European Central Bank Monitors Iran Conflict Impact on Price Stability
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U.S. Inflation Unexpectedly Declines in June 2024 as Energy Costs Drop and Core Price Pressures Moderate
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Ireland’s Delayed Sovereign Wealth Fund Decision May Have Cost Billions in Lost Returns
Analysis reveals Ireland's prolonged deliberation on establishing sovereign wealth funds may have resulted in substantial foregone investment returns, as the nation accumulated unprecedented fiscal surpluses without a strategic long-term investment vehicle.
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Ireland’s Delayed Sovereign Wealth Fund Strategy Results in Significant Financial Opportunity Loss
Ireland's prolonged hesitation in establishing a comprehensive sovereign wealth fund framework has potentially cost taxpayers billions in investment returns, as the nation failed to capitalise on optimal market conditions during the post-recovery period.
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Irish Business Formation Surges with Nearly 15,000 New Company Registrations in 2024
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Taoiseach Defends Borrowing Strategy for Ireland’s National Reserve Fund Despite Central Bank Concerns
Simon Harris has defended the potential use of borrowed capital to bolster Ireland's financial reserves, positioning himself at odds with previous guidance from the Central Bank of Ireland governor who questioned the economic rationale of such an approach.