Over 250,000 children left in poverty in Ireland as campaigners demand ‘Children’s Budget 2026’
The Government is being urged to use Budget 2026 to deliver targeted income supports to children living in…
ESRI warns of ‘clear parallels’ to 2008 crash and criticises government opposition to Mercosur deal – The Journal
ESRI warns of ‘clear parallels’ to 2008 crash and criticises government opposition to Mercosur deal The JournalGovt warned of…
Petrol and diesel prices hold steady but carbon tax in next month’s Budget will lead to rises
The tax, which is usually imposed from midnight on the night of the Budget, is set to add…
Ibec group Technology Ireland calls for investment in AI skills
Ibec group Technology Ireland has called for a large-scale investment in worker skills and training in AI (artificial…
From Dublin to Dubai – for Dennis McGettigan, hospitality is part of the DNA
Having expanded the family’s gastro-pub empire as far afield as the Middle East, businessman McGettigan returns to his…
Government risks ‘overheating’ the economy, warns ESRI
Joining the Central Bank and the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council in advising against excessive extra spending in the…
'They have a fear of ESB bills': Older people 'extremely concerned' about cost of living in winter – The Journal
‘They have a fear of ESB bills’: Older people ‘extremely concerned’ about cost of living in winter The JournalCost…
‘That’s just unsustainable’ – backlash from businesses over proposal to hike minimum wage over €14 in Budget 2026
Other groups say proposed 65c hike is ‘a slap in the face’ for low-paid workers But unions claim…
Why we can expect a ‘bummer of a budget’ and what is likely to be in it
With no election looming, expect to see one-offs pared back amid calls for financial restraint Finance Minister Paschal…
Budget 2026 spending package ‘unnecessary’ and ‘too much’, warns Central Bank
Additional Government spending to the levels proposed in the upcoming budget is “unnecessary” and “too much” for the…
Stark divide leaves public mental health patients facing delays in Ireland
In contrast, private services offer faster access and in some cases a wider range of treatment options but…
GPA seeks 78pc increase in State grant available to male and female inter-county players
The current average grant level is €1,470 per player from an overall annual pool of €5.6m. They are…