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16.7% personal injury award increase will not go ahead

A controversial proposed 16.7% increase in personal injury awards will not go ahead.
Ireland • 09 Jul 25

Mortgage interest rates fall to over two year low in May

Irish mortgage interest rates fell to their lowest rate in over two years in May, according to new figures from the Central Bank.
Business • 09 Jul 25

Agricultural entrepreneurial income jumped 73% last year

Higher milk prices, rising livestock and crop values, as well as a fall in the cost of fertiliser, saw agricultural entrepreneurial income increase by 73% last year - from €1.5 billion to €3.5 billion.
Business • 09 Jul 25

Avoidable costs worth €76m saved by injuries board

A total of €76 million was saved in "avoided costs" by the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) last year, due to claims not proceeding to litigation.
Ireland • 09 Jul 25

Govt told to conserve sites to retain nitrates derogation

The European Commission has told the Government that in order for Ireland to retain a nitrates derogation for farmers from next year it must demonstrate efforts to conserve designated sites or species under the EU's Habitats Directive.
Ireland • 07 Jul 25

Motor industry warned over restrictive practices

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a warning to the Irish motor industry following reports of anti-competitive practices in the sale, maintenance and repair of vehicles.
Ireland • 07 Jul 25

How high might electricity prices rise?

Irish consumers are used to paying more than their European counterparts for electricity, writes Consumer Affairs Correspondent Aengus Cox.
Analysis and Comment • 06 Jul 25

Cost of settling motor insurance claims increased 23%

There was a 23% increase in the cost of settling motor insurance claims during the first half of last year compared to the second half of 2023, according to latest figures from the Central Bank's National Claims Information Database.
Ireland • 03 Jul 25

Energy operators propose investment of up to €18.98bn

The operators of Ireland's energy system, ESB Networks and Eirgrid, have proposed an investment of up to €18.98 billion over the next five years to maintain and upgrade their networks to meet current and future demand.
Ireland • 03 Jul 25

Farmers call for changes to protect livestock attacks

Farming organisations have called for measures including DNA testing, disqualification from dog ownership, and a ban on non-working dogs on hills and farmland to help protect livestock from dog attacks.
Ireland • 02 Jul 25

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