Archive for January 2024
Stamp duty on block-buying homes to be reviewed
Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has said that the 10% stamp duty rate, which is applicable to international investors who buy more than ten residential properties, will be reviewed. He was replying in the Dáil to Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty, who said that such investors are block-buying new homes at a rate…
Read MoreNumber of new homes under construction hits record high
Building work began on 32,801 new homes last year, the highest number on record, new data shows. The figure for commencement notices lodged in 2023 compares to 26,957 in 2022, an increase of 21.5%. It follows a strong end to the year, where the number of commencement notices filed in December rose 76% compared to…
Read MoreOil prices rise on strong IEA and OPEC demand estimates
Oil prices rose today as the International Energy Agency (IEA) joined producer group OPEC in forecasting strong growth in global oil demand and as cold winter weather disrupted US crude output while the government reported a big weekly draw in crude inventories. Oil traders also worried about geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Pakistan conducted…
Read MoreMastering the Art of Negotiation: Essential Skills for Business Owners
Negotiation is an art form, essential in the arsenal of any successful business owner. It’s the subtle dance of give and take, understanding and influencing, strategy and psychology. At [$websiteName] we know that whether you’re dealing with clients, suppliers, or employees, the ability to negotiate…
Read MoreWage growth in Ireland eases to 3.7%
Wage growth in Ireland slowed at the end of 2023 and has dropped to 3.7% year-on-year, according to a new report from jobs site Indeed and the Central Bank of Ireland. The research shows that the wage growth rate in Ireland is below the 3.8% recorded across the euro area and the slowest since April…
Read MoreIreland top European country for data fines
Ireland has once again topped a league table of European countries for issuing data fines. The 2024 edition of global law firm DLA Piper’s annual GDPR and Data Breach Survey shows that supervisory authorities across Europe have issued a total of €1.78 billion in fines since 28 January 2023, which is an increase of 14.1%…
Read MoreTaoiseach to meet world leaders and CEOs in Davos
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Davos for the World Economic Forum, which has so far been dominated by the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Mr Varadkar is expected to meet a number of world leaders and hold bilateral talks with the chief executive officers of several global corporations. He arrived in Davos last…
Read MoreMastering the Art of Negotiation: Essential Skills for Business Owners
Negotiation is an art form, essential in the arsenal of any successful business owner. It’s the subtle dance of give and take, understanding and influencing, strategy and psychology. At KAAS we know that whether you’re dealing with clients, suppliers, or employees, the ability to negotiate effectively can lead to better deals, stronger relationships, and increased…
Read MoreCreating a Culture of Innovation: Driving Business Success from Within
In the rapidly evolving business landscape of the 21st century, innovation is not just a buzzword – it’s a survival strategy. At KAAS we know that companies that foster a culture of innovation are the ones that not only survive but thrive and lead. But how can businesses cultivate this culture and harness it to…
Read MoreInflation rate moves up to 4.6% in December – CSO
The annual rate of inflation rose in December, driven by increases in prices in areas such as restaurants and hotels, mortgage interest repayments and rents and package holidays. The Consumer Price Index climbed to 4.6% in the year to the end of December, the Central Statistics Office said today. That compares to 3.9% in the…
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