business Government prepared to introduce business supports before budgetFinance minister confirmed that increases to energy grants and changes to employers’ PRSI could be introduced before next government package
Personal Finance Irish consumer sentiment falters in March with consumers still feeling the pinch Irish League of Credit Unions said that the mood among Irish consumers was ‘less gloomy but not feeling great’ this month
Energy Yuno Energy cuts prices for fourth time this yearThe new rate, which is 3.4 per cent lower, will extend Yuno’s position as the cheapest provider on the market
Energy Electricity wholesale prices fall to lowest level since 2021Daragh Cassidy of bonkers.ie said that further cuts from electricity providers would leave prices 50-60 per cent above pre-2021 levels
Employment Two thirds of Irish employees feel underpaid, new research indicatesNew research from IrishJobs indicates that 44 per cent of employees received a ‘modest’ pay rise in the last year
Economy Inflation fell below 4% in FebruaryHigher prices for alcohol and food in restaurants and cafes, as well as an increase in hotel accommodation costs, drove inflation of 6.4 per cent in the hospitality sector
Energy Electricity prices in Ireland significantly above EU averageDespite recent decreases, Dublin and London are the most expensive cities for electricity customers in Europe, followed by Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen
Inflation Grocery inflation drops to lowest level since April 2022Inflation was 4.7 per cent for the three months to mid-February
Jobs Male graduate income 8.7% higher than females’ in 2021 New figures show males graduating in 2021 earned a median weekly income of €375, while female graduates earned €345 one year after graduation
Retail Electronics and motor sales drive retail rebound in JanuaryIn terms of volume, the CSO reported an annual increase in retail sales of 2.7 per cent
EVs 90% of drivers saved money by switching to EVs – DonedealDemand for brand new electric vehicles was 62 per cent higher in January compared to the beginning of 2023, new data shows
Work Average earnings rise at half the rate of inflationWages in Ireland increased 2.1 per cent to over €920 a week in the final quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022
Inflation Explainer: Why Irish pockets should be happy about Germany’s ailing economyGermany was the worst performing major economy last year and continued negative news from the country may help bring interest rates lower
Technology Tech salaries stagnate despite soaring inflationIrish recruitment agency Prosperity said the salaries of 140 roles were unmoved
Economy Air fryers in, swiss rolls out of inflation tracker as CPI edges towards 4%Consumer prices fell to 4.1 per cent over the 12 months to January
Companies Chartered Accountants joins calls for childcare funding overhaul New paper on childcare policy follows sector complaints that insufficient funding and red tape are putting providers under pressure
News 27% of mortgage holders expect to be paying off the loan into retirement More people expect to be paying off their mortgage into the 70s as the average age of homeowners rise, new poll suggests
Energy European electricity prices fall back to lowest levels in two yearsCheaper prices should ease European inflation as France increases its nuclear power supply
Public Spending Government approves €6 billion in department bailouts for 2023Health to receive €960 million bailout, Social Protection €1.1 billion, and education €850 million
Social Welfare First tranche of cost-of-living supports to be paid this weekPayments include €300 fuel allowance, €400 disability support grant and €400 working family payment