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    The data shows that Irish consumers ended 2024 worried about the economic outlook and still dealing with cost-of-living pressures.

    Santa pause: December consumer sentiment holds steady

    Irish consumer sentiment held steady in December, according to the latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index.

    Business • 23 Dec 24
    Home mover mortgage values are also at a record high, with an average of €329,873

    Average mortgage for first-time buyer hits high of €290k

    The average mortgage value for a first time buyer has hit a record high of just under €290,000, new data shows.

    Business • 20 Dec 24
    In total, 11 start-ups were approved investment as part of the HPSU programme and seven were approved for receipt of the PSSF.

    Enterprise Ireland approved €3.5m for start-ups in Nov

    Enterprise Ireland approved investment funding of €3.55m for 18 start-up companies in November.

    Business • 19 Dec 24
    From January 1, the maximum value of the grant will drop from €2,100 to €1,800.

    Homeowners reminded of upcoming cut to solar panel grant

    ePower is reminding homeowners interested in getting solar panels that the SEAI grant designed to support their installation will be cut from New Year's Day.

    Business • 18 Dec 24
    The IRHA said this will be the third toll hike in 18 months.

    IRHA: Road toll hikes will be 'catastrophic' for hauliers

    The Irish Road Haulage Association has said the recently announced road toll hikes due to come into force in January will be "catastrophic" for the industry.

    Business • 17 Dec 24
    New figures published by Azets reveal there have been 84 SCARP cases since the introduction of the scheme three years ago.

    Over 1,000 jobs saved due to SCARP over past three years

    Over 1,000 jobs have been saved through the Small Company Administrative Rescue Process (SCARP) since it was launched three years ago, new figures show.

    Business • 13 Dec 24
    The National Lottery Regulator said National Lottery tickets and scratchcards are not appropriate Christmas gifts for under-18s

    Don't gift scratchcards to children, regulator urges

    The National Lottery Regulator is urging adults not to gift scratchcards to children this Christmas.

    Business • 12 Dec 24
    Almost 80% saying they'd prefer to spend quality time with family and friends rather than buying them gifts.

    Half of consumers want to give cash over Christmas gifts

    Almost half of Irish consumers would prefer to send money to friends and family to avoid buying Christmas gifts, new research shows.

    Business • 11 Dec 24
    An employment law expert has warned that the combination of alcohol and high spirits can lead to problems.

    Lawyer warns of dangers of boozy work Christmas parties

    'Tis the season to be jolly - but perhaps not too jolly at the work Christmas party.

    Business • 07 Dec 24
    30% of workers are independently sourcing and using unapproved AI tools.

    Almost a third of employees using unapproved AI tools

    Almost a third of employees are using unapproved artificial intelligence (AI) tools, new research shows.

    Business • 05 Dec 24
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