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  • David Murphy

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    Holyhead Port to reopen after ferry berthing incident

    Holyhead Port in Wales is to reopen after a "berthing incident" involving a ferry closed the facility earlier today.

    Business • 2 hrs
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    Govt to invest millions in bid to attract tourists

    The Government is aiming to extend the tourist season through major investment in overseas promotion, the Minister for Enterprise and Tourism Peter Burke has said.

    Politics • 1 hr
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    Corporation Tax take rose 17% last year to almost €33bn

    Almost €33 billion in Corporation Tax was paid by companies last year, according to Exchequer Returns from the Department of Finance.

    Business • 23 hrs
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    Inflation estimated at 2.7% in 12 months to December:CSO

    Prices rose by 2.7% in the 12 months to the end of December, according to a flash estimate for inflation published by the Central Statistics Office.

    Business • 06 Jan
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    5 threats Ireland faces in 2026

    A different world will confront Ireland in 2026. In no particular order, our Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy examines five threats.

    Business • 01 Jan
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    Judicial review into MetroLink rail line is withdrawn

    A proposed judicial review into Dublin's planned MetroLink has been withdrawn following mediation with residents.

    Dublin • 24 Dec 25
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    Govt expenditure increases 'extraordinary', says IFAC

    The chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has described the spending increases outlined in the Government's new expenditure plan as "extraordinary".

    Politics • 19 Dec 25
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    'Challenging' for Govt to meet 2030 housing target

    The Central Bank has said it will be "challenging" for the Government to meet its target of building 300,000 homes by the end of 2030.

    Ireland • 19 Dec 25
    The freezing of income tax credits and bands negatively affected middle and higher-income households, the ESRI said

    Budget to lead to 1.3% drop in disposable incomes - ESRI

    Decisions made in the Budget will result in a 1.3% decline in disposable incomes for many households, the Economic and Social Research Institute has said.

    Business • 18 Dec 25
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    McDonald critical of rise in energy costs for households

    The Sinn Féin leader has said that households hammered by energy costs now face even higher bills to fund the upgrade of the national grid.

    Business • 16 Dec 25
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