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Productivity gap between Northern Ireland and Republic widening, committee told

The productivity gap between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland has widened to approximately 40%, despite a similar starting point after the Good Friday Agreement, an Oireachtas committee has been told. Representatives from the Economic ...

11 May 2023 at 16:38

National News

Vast majority of working asylum seekers in low-skilled jobs, research finds

The vast majority of asylum seekers in Ireland who are working are in low-skilled, low-paid jobs, according to new research. Ireland granted international protection applicants the right to work in mid-2018. More than 12,000 applicants have been ...

24 Mar 2023 at 00:01

National News

Irish domestic economy growth still quite strong – ESRI

The domestic growth of the Irish economy remains “quite strong”, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute think tank. ESRI’s latest Quarterly Economic Commentary says continued economic growth is expected in 2023 and 2024, and ...

29 Jun 2023 at 00:01

National News

Warning as two million euro lost to accommodation fraud in last five years

A 20-year-old woman was the subject of fraud when she transferred 7,400 euro to someone she believed was the landlord of a property but later discovered the home was never for rent, according to gardai. An Garda Siochana has issued a ...

11 Aug 2023 at 17:06

Local News

€600 million confirmed for A5 as government commits to Donegal Ten T road projects

The Government has today confirmed €600 million allocation to the A5 Northwest Transport Corridor and funding for the Donegal Ten T projects. The A5 is the Derry to Aughnacloy single carriageway and it is the main road linking ...

20 Feb 2024 at 18:19

National News

Young caregivers get poorer Leaving Certificates grades

The quarter of 17-year-olds who regularly care for a relative get poorer Leaving Certificate grades and are less likely to go on to higher education, new research shows. The report, published by the Economic and Social ...

25 Jan 2024 at 00:01

National News

Disability stereotypes may be used to justify prejudice – study

Negative stereotypes of some disabilities may be used to justify prejudice, according to research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The study investigated different forms of ableism, the stigma ...

23 Jan 2024 at 09:08

Local News

Are you from a place of 'disadvantage' or 'affluence' in Donegal? - check here

The Pobal HP Deprivation Index was recently released and it shows a breakdown from the very affluent to extremely disadvantaged areas in Donegal. The index is based on census data and it is Ireland’s primary social ...

13 Jan 2024 at 11:54

National News

No academic advantage to attending single-sex schools, research suggests

A new study has found there is no significant difference in academic performance between children attending single sex or mixed schools in Ireland. The research from the University of Limerick showed there is no ...

22 Feb 2023 at 00:05

National News

Cost-of-living package to be ‘final intervention’ before the budget

A planned package of additional cost-of-living measures will be the final round of supports before the budget, the finance minister has said. Michael McGrath said the steps set to be outlined by the Government ...

14 Feb 2023 at 11:51

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Donegal hotels facing an uncertain economic environment in 2023

Donegal hotel and guesthouse owners believe they are now at a crucial juncture as their industry grapples with economic slowdowns in key overseas markets, escalating business costs and the impact of inflation ...

19 Jan 2023 at 11:56

National News

‘Sign of hope’ in rental sector despite annual rent increase – McGrath

There is a “sign of hope” in Ireland’s rental sector, the Finance Minister has claimed, despite figures showing the cost of rent has gone up over the last year. Michael McGrath said that while there has been ...

02 May 2024 at 15:54

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