CAO applications portal opens for 2027 college hopefuls
More than 1,400 undergraduate courses are now open For more than 1,400 Irish college courses, The Central Applications Office has opened the applications for students, while early applicants have a cheaper fee. The Irish Times reported that the CAO opened its portal at noon on Thursday 5 November 2026. At Irish higher education institutions, more […]
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Central Bank job cuts to affect up to 140 employees
The Central Bank confirmed the plans on Wednesday With the regulator launching a voluntary severance scheme to slash €75 million from projected spending by 2030, Central Bank job cuts will affect up to 140 staff, it has been revealed. The Central Bank of Ireland has confirmed plans to cut up to 140 jobs. The move […]
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AIB services PMI rises to 54.3 despite inflation warning
New business grew for a sixth straight month This month, AIB services PMI climbed to 54.3. However, since 2022, rising fuel and wage costs pushed the outlook for Irish services firms to its sharpest monthly fall. In October, Ireland’s services sector kept growing as it extended its expansion run to five months. As RTÉ reported, […]
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Ireland electricity prices highest in the EU, Eurostat figures show
Irish households pay almost 40 cent per unit of electricity Households across the EU saw a small reduction in average electricity costs during the first half of 2026, but the improvement was not shared equally. Ireland remained the most expensive country for domestic power, with consumers paying considerably more than the European average. Eurostat’s latest […]
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Ireland GDP growth of 5.5% lifts the whole euro zone economy
Ireland’s economy grows five times faster than Germany’s Ireland’s unexpectedly strong economic performance has given the euro zone a boost, helping the wider currency bloc record better-than-anticipated growth during the third quarter. Figures published by Eurostat on Friday, October 30, showed the euro zone economy expanded by 0.4% between July and September. The bloc also […]
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AIB economic outlook predicts growth despite rising inflation
Home construction expected to climb to 45,000 completions by 2028 Ireland is on course to record another period of economic growth, but a new AIB forecast warns that stubborn inflation and the challenge of building enough homes could weigh on the country’s outlook over the next few years. The bank expects domestic economic activity to […]
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