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Covid-19 adjusted unemployment rate falls to 22.5% in June – CSO

The country’s unemployment rate, including those receiving temporary Covid-19 jobless benefit, fell to 22.5% at the end of June from ...
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Extra €2.5bn to be spent on health, business supports

The Dáil has agreed to spend at least another €2.5 billion on health and business supports due to the Covid-19 ...
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CCPC tells businesses to act independently on prices

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has warned businesses that despite economic challenges, they must act independently in their commercial ...
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NTMA due to hold two bond auctions in third quarter

The National Treasury Manangement Agency said today it plans to hold two bond auctions in the third quarter of this ...
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NTMA raises €6 billion from 10-year syndicate

The National Treasury Management Agency raised €6 billion in a sale of a 10 year bond today. The funds were ...
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Loan interest rate of 4.5% for SMEs criticised

The State has been criticised for offering micro finance loans at an interest rate of 4.5% at a time when ...
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Household spending plunge pulls down euro zone GDP in the first quarter of 2020

A plunge in household spending and investment pulled down euro zone gross domestic product in the first quarter as the ...
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Trading online voucher scheme to be expanded amid strong demand

A major expansion of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme to help small and micro enterprises to get online quickly has ...
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NTMA opens latest syndicated bond sale to plug Covid-19 deficit

The National Treasury Management Agency has this morning started the sale of a new 10-year bond, its third so far ...
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