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Grid constraints impact share of electricity supplied by wind

The share of electricity in Ireland supplied by wind fell during 2024 due to grid constraints, an energy company has ...
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Homes being sold for average of 9% above asking price, report shows

First-time buyers are taking on more debt in proportion to their incomes than purchasers in the UK for the first ...
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Unemployment rate rises to 4.2% in December – CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the country’s unemployment rate rose to 4.2% in December, from 4.1% ...
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Stay-at-home parent role valued at annual salary of €57k – study

The estimated annual salary of a stay-at-home parent has been calculated to be €57,140, according to new research. The analysis ...
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Irish food and drink exports hit record high

Irish food, drink and horticulture exports were worth €17 billion last year, according to Bord Bia – a record high. ...
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Euro zone inflation jumps in December on higher energy costs

Euro zone inflation accelerated in December, an unwelcome but anticipated blip that is unlikely to derail further interest rate cuts ...
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Second hand home prices rose by 8.4% last year

The average price of a second hand home rose by 8.4% last year, almost double the rate of growth witnessed ...
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Euro zone economy ended 2024 in precarious state, PMI shows

The euro zone economy ended 2024 in a fragile state, according a survey which showed overall activity contracted for a ...
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Services new business growth hits nine-month high in December

The services sector activity expanded slightly slower in December but growth in new business hit its fastest pace since March ...
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