Archive for April 2024
Live Register figures ease by 0.2% in March – CSO
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for March decreased by 400 to 174,500 people – a fall of 0.2%. The CSO said the unadjusted Live Register total stood at 173,396 people for March and of these 54.6% were men. Today’s figures show that the 35-44 age…
Read MoreThe Strategic Advantage of Financial Benchmarking for Small Businesses
In the complex tapestry of modern commerce, small businesses find themselves navigating through a maze of challenges and opportunities alike. Amidst this, [$websiteName] know that financial benchmarking emerges as a lighthouse, guiding enterprises towards operational excellence and strategic growth….
Read MoreAIB, EBS and Haven cut fixed Green mortgage rates by 0.2%
AIB and affiliates EBS and Haven are cutting the fixed rates on their “Green Mortgages” by 0.2%. The changes will take place from tomorrow and will be available to new customers and existing customers seeking to fix. The bank claims the move will make its Green Mortgage rates the cheapest in the country. On a…
Read MoreRecord March for wind energy production
The amount of electricity produced by wind hit a new record for March last month, new data shows. 1,541GWh of power was generated by wind farms here during the month. Previously, the record for March was 1,392, with this set in March 2020. This meant that wind energy was responsible for providing 43% of the…
Read MoreEuro zone investor morale hits two-year high in April
Investor morale in the euro zone improved for the sixth consecutive month in April to its highest level in more than two years, a survey showed today, adding that even though Germany remained a drag it showed “economic signs of life”. Sentix’s index for the euro zone rose to -5.9 points in April from -10.5…
Read MoreGovt publishes bill paving way for pension auto-enrolment
The Government has published a bill which will pave the way for 800,000 workers to be brought into a pension scheme for the first time. Publishing the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024, Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys said this represents one of the biggest reforms of the pension system in the history…
Read MoreOffice leasing in Dublin falls in first quarter
There was a drop in the amount of office space leased in Dublin in the first quarter of the year, new data shows. Research from commercial real estate company JLL Irelands shows that 31 deals were completed, across 96,000 sq. ft of office space. The volume of space is down 44% on the previous quarter…
Read MoreOver €25 million stolen in investment fraud last year, say gardaí
Gardaí have said over €25 million was stolen in investment fraud last year, a crime which has increased by over 90%. Almost 1,000 people have reported an investment fraud incident to gardaí over the past four years. Gardaí issued a warning to people to be particularly careful when considering potential investments. More than double the…
Read MoreThe Blueprint for International Expansion: Financial Considerations for Going Global
Expanding your business internationally is an exhilarating step towards new markets, diverse customer bases, and enhanced profit potential. However at [$websiteName] we know that venturing beyond domestic borders introduces a complex array of financial considerations that can either pave the way for…
Read MoreDrop in injury claims’ costs but premiums rise by 8% – NCID report
The average cost of settling public and employer liability claims through the Injuries Resolution Board dropped by a third in 2022 compared to 2020, according to a new report. However, average insurance premiums increased by 8% in 2022. The data is in the latest National Claims Information Database (NCID), published by the Central Bank. New…
Read More