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Aengus Cox

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent

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Central Bank spent over €24m on Irish Nationwide probe

The Central Bank spent more than €24m on its investigation and inquiry into regulatory breaches at the now defunct Irish Nationwide Building Society, which lasted 15 years from 2010 to 2025.
Business • 21 May 25

15% rise in motor liability claims by pedestrians in 2024

There was a 15% rise in motor liability claims among pedestrians last year, while motorcyclists account for just 2% of personal injury claims, but represent one in ten fatal claims, according to the latest report from the Injuries Resolution Board.
Business • 20 May 25

Farming groups protest in Dublin over CAP proposals

Around 50 farmers took part in a demonstration outside the European Commission offices in Dublin, to warn against stripping away the CAP budget in favour of a single-fund approach to the EU budget.
Ireland • 20 May 25

Grazing cattle used for airport biodiversity project

Grazing cattle have been used for the first time on airport-owned land in Ireland, as part of the initial phase of the Shannon Airport Group's Farmland Biodiversity Enhancement Project.
Munster • 19 May 25

Asking prices for rents move above €2,000 for first time

Average asking prices for rents nationally rose by 3.4% between January and March of this year, going above €2,000 for the first time, according to the latest report from property website Daft.
Business • 19 May 25

Ford warning Kuga PHEV owners not to charge their cars

Ford is warning Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid owners in Ireland not to charge their vehicles until a software update is ready to fix technical issues with the battery in some cars.
Business • 13 May 25

Aer Lingus CEO says no drop-off in passengers to US

Aer Lingus chief executive Lynne Embleton has said the airline is not seeing a drop-off in passengers travelling from Ireland to the US, despite recent figures showing a reduction in Irish residents visiting the US.
Business • 09 May 25

Dept proposes number of measures to tackle bovine TB

More information on a herd's risk category, mandatory blood testing in larger herds, and pre-movement testing are among the fresh measures proposed by the Government to better prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB).
Agriculture • 08 May 25

Motor insurance costs up 9% in first half of last year

The average cost of a motor insurance policy increased by 9% (€49) during the first half of last year, when compared with the first six months in 2023.
Business • 07 May 25

Govt pushing for 'straightforward measures' in CAP talks

Measures to ensure a more straightforward and flexible system are among the priorities for the Irish Government while negotiating the EU's next Common Agricultural Policy.
Ireland • 06 May 25

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