Irish house building falls for second month running
Ireland’s housing targets face another setback Ireland’s house-building sector has suffered another setback, with residential construction activity falling for the second consecutive month in September. Figures from AIB show its housing index dropped to 47.2, signalling a further decline in building activity. This came despite modest growth across the wider construction industry, where the bank’s […]
1 week ago
Mayo pub spending jumps 210% after historic All-Ireland win
Andy Moran’s side ended a 75-year wait for Sam Maguire. Spending in Mayo pubs is up 210% following their long-awaited All-Ireland glory. Andy Moran’s side ended a 75-year wait for Sam Maguire after defeating Kerry in last month’s final. AIB’s latest spending figures found that between game day (Sunday, July 26) and Tuesday, July 28, […]
2 months ago
Taoiseach tells AIB to “reconsider” move to make branches cashless
“They need to consider the people who have been loyal and strong customers of the banks through the years.” Micheál Martin has joined a number of prominent voices calling on Allied Irish Banks (AIB) to reconsider their decision to convert 70 of their branches into cashless outlets. The Taoiseach commented on the move while speaking […]
4 years ago