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New study shows Ireland amongst biggest binge-drinkers in the world

Average consumption of alcohol in the country dropped, however. A new study on alcohol consumption has revealed that Irish people are amongst the biggest binge drinkers in the world. In a study released by The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), alcohol consumption was compared across 33 countries. The study was split between male and […]

Average consumption of alcohol in the country dropped, however. A new study on alcohol consumption has revealed that Irish people are amongst the biggest binge drinkers in the world. In a study released by The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), alcohol consumption was compared across 33 countries. The study was split between male and […]

2 years ago

136 out of 140 countries join global tax deal as OECD hails “major victory”

Ireland was the 135th country to sign up to the agreement. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has announced that 136 countries and jurisdictions have agreed to a major reform of the international tax system. The OECD says the deal, which was finalised on Friday (8 October), will ensure that large multinationals will […]

Ireland was the 135th country to sign up to the agreement. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has announced that 136 countries and jurisdictions have agreed to a major reform of the international tax system. The OECD says the deal, which was finalised on Friday (8 October), will ensure that large multinationals will […]

4 years ago

Ireland is currently the fastest country in the OECD for Covid-19 vaccinations

Ireland also ranks 12th in terms of vaccines administered. Ireland is currently the fastest country in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for Covid-19 vaccinations. The country also ranks 12th in the 38 OECD member countries in terms of vaccines administered. The figures, which compare the seven-day rolling average of the 38 countries in the […]

Ireland also ranks 12th in terms of vaccines administered. Ireland is currently the fastest country in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for Covid-19 vaccinations. The country also ranks 12th in the 38 OECD member countries in terms of vaccines administered. The figures, which compare the seven-day rolling average of the 38 countries in the […]

4 years ago

Irish unemployment has hit its lowest level in 10 years

This is the lowest level since the financial crash. The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office have revealed that the unemployment rate for April 2018 has reached 5.9%. This marks the first time in 10 years that the rate of unemployment has fallen below 6%. The seasonally adjusted rate for April 2018 went down […]

This is the lowest level since the financial crash. The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office have revealed that the unemployment rate for April 2018 has reached 5.9%. This marks the first time in 10 years that the rate of unemployment has fallen below 6%. The seasonally adjusted rate for April 2018 went down […]

8 years ago