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Supply chains will take days to return to normal - NECG

Ireland's supply chains will take a number of days to return to normal, the National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) has said.

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The fuel crisis isn't over - it has just taken a breather

With ports and motorways blocked, the political reality was that the Coalition had little choice but to agree to a package of measures to mitigate rising energy prices, writes David Murphy.

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Physical oil in Europe hit record high near $150 a barrel

Oil prices jumped back above $102 a barrel today the US Navy prepared to block ships to and from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz in a move that could restrict Iranian oil exports after Washington and Tehran failed to reach a deal to end the war.

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SIPTU members in National Ambulance Service set to strike

SIPTU members at the National Ambulance Service will take strike action next month in a dispute over updated salary scales.

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Govt seeking energy tax derogation to tackle fuel crisis

The Irish Government is looking for a range of flexibilities under EU law in order to help tackle the fuel crisis, RTÉ News understands.

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Fuel protest causing disruption on N13 in Donegal

Follow live as some slow rolling protests are taking place nationwide, a day after Government signed off on more than €500 million in measures to support those struggling with rising energy costs.

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RTÉ names Britz as new Chief Financial Officer

RTÉ has announced the appointment of Annemarie Britz to the position of Chief Financial Officer at the broadcaster, following a public competition.

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Booking.com contacts customers on possible data breach

Irish-based customers of Booking.com are among those that have been contacted by the reservations website about a potential data breach.

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49% of electricity came from renewables in March- EirGrid

Nearly half of the country's electricity came from renewable sources during the month of March, according to provisional data from EirGrid.

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Ryanair among most complained about firms in 2025 - CCPC

Ryanair, Rathwood and Currys were the most complained about companies last year, according to the latest consumer helpline report from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

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Katie Taylor, left, and Amanda Serrano with Jake Paul, co-Founder of Most Valuable Promotions, during weigh-ins

Taylor and Littler boost Matchroom Sport group profits

The Katie Taylor rivalry with Amanda Serrano contributed to pre-tax profits at Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Sport group increasing by 10% to £37.59m (€43.19m) last year.

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - FEBRUARY 15: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, delivers an annual state of the nation speech, on February 15, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. Hungary's parliamentary elections will be held on April 12 of this year. (Photo

Hungary's forint soars to 4-year high on Orban's defeat

Hungary's forint surged to a more than four-year high against the euro today after upstart centre-right party Tisza won a sweeping mandate in the country's election, ousting ⁠long-time Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

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EU chief touts electric power strategy as crisis bites

Brussels next week will present plans to tackle high energy costs caused by the Iran war and before the summer will unveil a broader package to boost Europe's electrification, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said today.

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Goldman Sachs beats quarterly profit estimates

Goldman Sachs has today beaten Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit, driven by strength in dealmaking and equities trading.

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Farmer loses out in €1.55m tax battle over 'green diesel'

A farmer, haulier and agricultural contractor has lost a €1.55m tax battle with the Revenue Commissioners in a dispute over "green diesel".

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Dublin's StoryToys announces partnership with Netflix

Dublin-based video game company StoryToys has announced a new partnership with Netflix.

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Fears housing commencements surge would not see new homes

Government officials raised concerns that a surge in housing commencements might not translate into completed houses or apartments.

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Heathrow forecasts uncertain outlook due to Iran conflict

Heathrow Airport forecast an uncertain few months ahead as capacity constraints crimp its ability to benefit from a shift in global aviation patterns resulting from the Iran war.

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Volkswagen posts weak start to year as China demand slows

Volkswagen has today reported a 4% fall in global deliveries in the first three months of 2026, as weak demand in China and the US weighed on the German automaker.

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Young woman calculating domestic bills, checking graphs and invoices while working from home

Are you due a tax refund? 3 tax credits you may not know about

Thousands of taxpayers are missing out on refunds by not availing of tax credits for medical expenses, rent and college tuition fees

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Aviva reports 65% rise in property claims for last year

Aviva Insurance Ireland said today it paid out €340m in general insurance claims in 2025, a 24% increase on the previous year.

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 26: Federal Chacellor Friedrich Merz attends a press conference during the European Council on June 26, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Leaders from the European Union are meeting in Brussels to discuss the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine

Germany unveils €1.6 billion fuel price relief

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said today that Germany will slash fuel taxes as households struggle with the energy shock from the Middle East war, while warning the conflict will have long-lasting economic consequences.

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Swedish government boosts subsidies for energy, fuel

Sweden's government will cut fuel taxes and hike electricity subsidies in its spring mini-budget, it said today, as it strives to ease the ⁠pain for households of higher energy bills driven by the war in Iran.

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Cork Airport to build new solar-powered carport

Cork Airport said today it plans to build the country's largest solar-powered carport, in conjunction with Waterford-based Greenvolt Next, by summer of 2027.

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Image of business people holding packets of meats and bacon with a Tesco store in the background

Galway's Divilly Brothers goes nationwide with Tesco

Co Galway-based meat producer Divilly Brothers has announced a major nationwide expansion with Tesco Ireland.

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Supply chains will take days to return to normal - NECG

The fuel crisis isn't over - it has just taken a breather

Physical oil in Europe hit record high near $150 a barrel

SIPTU members in National Ambulance Service set to strike

Govt seeking energy tax derogation to tackle fuel crisis

Fuel protest causing disruption on N13 in Donegal

RTÉ names Britz as new Chief Financial Officer

Booking.com contacts customers on possible data breach

49% of electricity came from renewables in March- EirGrid

Ryanair among most complained about firms in 2025 - CCPC

Taylor and Littler boost Matchroom Sport group profits

Hungary's forint soars to 4-year high on Orban's defeat

EU chief touts electric power strategy as crisis bites

Goldman Sachs beats quarterly profit estimates

Farmer loses out in €1.55m tax battle over 'green diesel'

Dublin's StoryToys announces partnership with Netflix

Fears housing commencements surge would not see new homes

Heathrow forecasts uncertain outlook due to Iran conflict

Volkswagen posts weak start to year as China demand slows

Are you due a tax refund? 3 tax credits you may not know about

Aviva reports 65% rise in property claims for last year

Germany unveils €1.6 billion fuel price relief

Swedish government boosts subsidies for energy, fuel

Cork Airport to build new solar-powered carport

Galway's Divilly Brothers goes nationwide with Tesco