Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

The development comes after intensive negotiations between Korean authorities and the Department of Agriculture (file image)

South Korea agrees to open market to Irish beef

South Korea has agreed to open its market to Irish beef for the first time.

Ireland • 14 May 24

Irish consumers pay the ninth most expensive domestic electricity prices in Europe and the fifth most expensive gas prices, new CRU analysis shows

CRU expects energy prices to fall further

In a new analysis of household energy prices, the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities says it expects further price reduction from suppliers in the coming months.

Business • 14 May 24

Mortgages interest rates here range from 3.45% to 7.15%, according to the latest doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index

Differences in mortgage rates leave some paying double

The gap between the highest and lowest mortgage rates in the Irish market has widened with the highest rate now double the lowest, new figures show.

Business • 14 May 24

Re-turn said that average returns reached 2.37 million items a day in the month of March

3 million plastic bottles, cans brought back in one day

For the first time since its launch in February the Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottle and drinks cans has seen over three million items returned in one day.

Business • 14 May 24

Bord Bia hosts 54 international chefs Irish food tour

54 chefs from eight countries are on a three day visit to Ireland as part of a promotion campaign for Irish food and drink by food marketing body Bord Bia.

Business • 13 May 24

New CSO figures show that inflation in Ireland rose by 2.6% in the 12 months to April, down from the rate of 2.9% the previous month

Inflation rate slows to 2.6% in April from 2.9% in March

Inflation in Ireland rose by 2.6% in the 12 months to April, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office, down from the rate of 2.9% the previous month.

Business • 09 May 24

The study of 1,200 people found many try to reduce their emissions but continue to misunderstand the impact of their behaviours (file image)

People unaware how choices impact climate change - ESRI

Many people do not understand how choices they make affect climate change, especially when it comes to food and transport, according to a new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Ireland • 09 May 24

Re-turn said it was working with suppliers of reverse vending machines and retailers to resolve issues

Re-turn replaces some Deposit Return Scheme machines

A small number of retailers have had to replace reverse vending machines used for the Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles and drink cans.

Ireland • 09 May 24

Total artificial fertiliser sales last year decreased by 18% to 1.1 million tonnes (file photo)

Artificial fertiliser sales down 18% last year - CSO

New figures on fertiliser usage on Irish farms have confirmed that a key target in the Climate Action Plan for agriculture has been reached six years ahead of schedule.

Environment • 08 May 24

The ban is to be introduced following a public consultation (stock image)

Electronic shock collar for dogs, cats to be banned

Electronic shock collar for dogs and cats that are controlled using hand-held remote controls are to be banned in Ireland following a public consultation ordered by the Minister for Agriculture.

Ireland • 07 May 24