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US Fed expected to leave rates unchanged

The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged today for the first time since the US central ...
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Data centres needed as economy ‘tech-centred’ – Martin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said Ireland is a “technology-centred economy” with a need for further data centres. He was responding ...
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Prices paid for farmers’ produce drop 2.2%

Returns to farmers for their produce have fallen overall from March to April this year, according to the latest figures ...
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Calm weather leads to drop in wind energy generation in May

Wind generated just 23% of Ireland’s electricity in May, with calm conditions leading to a 38% drop in generation when ...
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Government urged to tackle energy poverty in Budget

The Government is being urged to use October’s Budget to tackle energy poverty and break Ireland’s dependence on fossil fuels ...
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McGrath calls on banks to keep mortgage customers out of arrears

Speaking at a Banking Payments Federation Ireland conference, Micheal McGrath said genuine people should not be allowed to fall into ...
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Slight contraction in construction activity in May

Construction activity contracted again in May, but only slightly, as demand improved. The latest BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNPRE) Ireland ...
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Annual inflation rate slows to 6.6% in May from 7.2%

The annual rate of inflation slowed to 6.6% in May, compared to 7.2% in April, new figures from the Central ...
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Mortgages from credit-servicing firms face higher interest rates, Central Bank data shows

The Central Bank has published data showing customers with mortgages at credit-servicing firms face higher interest rates. The analysis shows ...
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