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WARNING: Gardai issue alert over advance fee fraud in lead up to Christmas

Gardai have warned the public of an ongoing advance fee fraud related to websites offering unsecured loans to financially vulnerable people in the lead up to Christmas. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau said a number of websites offering ...

02 Dec 2021 at 10:56

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Record number of domestic abuse cases against women and children reported last year

Domestic violence and abuse charity Women's Aid is reporting the highest number of domestic abuse cases in its 50-year history, with over 40,000 disclosures in 2023. The Women’s Aid Annual Report for 2023 shows a shocking 40,048 disclosures of ...

18 Jun 2024 at 10:34

Around 2,150 jobs at risk as Claire’s Accessories appoints administrators

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Around 2,150 jobs at risk as Claire’s Accessories to appoint administrators

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The US parent firm for the high street retailer said it has filed a formal notice to administrators from ...

13 Aug 2025 at 18:49

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St Angela’s College launch National Centre of Excellence for Home Economics

The new National Centre of Excellence for Home Economics is built on a strong and solid foundation of Higher Education in Home Economics at St Angela’s College, which spans 69 years. Today in 2021, there are over 650 students of the ...

28 Mar 2021 at 16:00

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Close to €8 million stolen in online fraud so far in 2021

Almost €8 million was scammed from people in online investment fraud so far this year, according to new Garda figures obtained by RTE's Morning Ireland. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau has warned people to be more vigilant ...

29 Sept 2021 at 11:09

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€28m Economic Stimulus Package for the Border Region

The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced details of a special €28 million economic stimulus package for the Border region. The package, which applies to counties Donegal, ...

03 Jan 2020 at 12:46

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Budget tax and welfare changes will lead to ‘small income gains’ – think tank

Tax and welfare changes announced in Budget 2025 will result in “small income gains” for households on average next year, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has said. This was calculated compared to a budget ...

04 Oct 2024 at 00:01

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Leitrim County Council urged to encourage childcare facility for Carrick Business Campus

Leitrim County Council has been asked to encourage the establishment of a childcare facility within Carrick Business Campus. Cllr Maeve Reynolds proposed a motion at Carrick-on-Shannon’s Municipal District meeting, asking ...

12 Sept 2024 at 13:00

National News

Unemployment rate increased to 4.9% in July

Ireland’s unemployment rate increased slightly in July to 4.9%, as some economists sounded warnings over rising global uncertainty. Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that the seasonally adjusted rate ...

07 Aug 2025 at 16:01

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Social Democrats call for tax on ‘Super Wealth’ in their alternative budget

Taxing “Super Wealth” would raise 175 million euro in revenue, the Social Democrats have claimed. The party wants to introduce a “reasonable” 1% levy on wealth above two million euro. This would exclude family homes ...

26 Sept 2024 at 15:02

Motoring

The Extra Mile: Here are the most economical cars to beat rising fuel prices

Rising fuel prices are making many motorists rethink their choice of car. With running costs going through the roof, it’s more important than ever to have a fuel efficient car. When it comes to searching for ...

24 Feb 2022 at 15:53

Northern Ireland

Report highlights economic gaps between Ireland and Northern Ireland

Ireland’s higher employment rates, longer life expectancy and faster growing population compared to Northern Ireland have been highlighted in a new report launched on Monday. It is the first in a new series ...

08 Dec 2025 at 11:35

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