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  • David Murphy

    Economics and Public Affairs Editor

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    Richest 10% of households hold half of country's wealth

    The wealthiest 10% of households held almost half of the country's wealth, according to the Central Bank.

    Business • 29 Aug
    The overall population rose by 78,300 and now stands at 5,458,600, new figures from the CSO show

    Big jump in numbers coming from US to live in Ireland

    The number of arrivals from the US has risen by 96% amid an overall decrease of 16% in immigrant arrivals, the latest CSO figures have shown.

    Business • 26 Aug
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    Drop in number of derelict properties nationwide - report

    The number of derelict properties around the country has fallen, according to the latest GeoDirectory Residential Buildings Report.

    Ireland • 26 Aug
    Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, California

    Trump claims victory on trade - but EU had little choice

    In many respects US President Donald Trump achieved his aims by introducing a swath of tariffs with America's main trading partners around the world.

    Analysis and Comment • 02 Aug
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    Food prices up an estimated 4.6% in July - CSO

    Food prices are estimated to have risen by 4.6% over the last 12 months, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

    Business • 31 Jul
    Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen ahead of the talks

    Tariffs aren't good news but it could have been worse

    While the crucial EU-US trade deal announced this weekend does bring certainty for businesses, there are significant drawbacks.

    Business • 28 Jul
    Based on what is known so far, the EU-US deal would include a baseline tariff of 15%

    Ireland faces 15% tariffs as EU-US deal takes shape

    The EU and US are edging closer to a trade deal revolving around tariffs of 15% imposed on European goods.

    Business • 26 Jul
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    Amazon drops €300m investment on energy supply concerns

    Online retail giant Amazon decided not to go ahead with a €300m investment which would employ more than 500 in Dublin because it did not receive the necessary guarantees about power supplies the plant would require.

    Business • 25 Jul
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    VAT rate cut for hospitality would cost €867.7m a year

    The Department of Finance has confirmed the cost of reducing the 13.5% VAT rate to 9% for the hospitality sector would be €867.7m in a full year.

    Business • 24 Jul
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    Q2 home completions up 35% compared to last year - CSO

    Housing completion figures show that 9,214 homes were built in April, May and June of this year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

    Business • 24 Jul
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