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A difference in quotes between €156 and €1,249 for fully comprehensive insurance was found

Survey finds wide gaps in car insurance quotes

A price comparison survey of insurance companies has found differences of between €156 and €1,249 in quotes for fully comprehensive motor insurance.

News • 24 Mar 15

Facebook is by far the biggest social network in Ireland - while its Instagram and WhatsApp subsidiaries also perform well

Facebook's popularity grows in Ireland - survey

Facebook’s popularity in Ireland has grown to its highest ever level, according to the latest Social Networking Quarterly by Ipsos MRBI.

Business • 25 Feb 15

Analysts said there were signs of real improvement in the euro zone economy

Euro zone business activity hits seven-month high

Euro zone business activity hit a seven-month high in February, extending gains despite concerns over the Greek debt crisis as the economy recovers from a soft patch, a key survey has shown.

Business • 20 Feb 15

The majority of mortgage draw-downs last year were by first time buyers

54% rise in mortgage draw-downs last year: survey

Almost €3.9bn in new mortgage lending was drawn down last year, according to the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland and PwC, up more than 54% year-on-year.

Business • 18 Feb 15

Job satisfaction was the most important motivator to workers, the survey found

Young workers, over 55s most motivated - survey

Younger workers as well as those aged over 55 are the most motivated, according to a new survey.

Business • 12 Feb 15

Consumers have become more confident that their personal finances will improve in the year ahead

Consumer sentiment at nine year high - survey

Consumer sentiment is at its highest point in nine years, according to the latest index from KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI.

Business • 05 Feb 15

Consumers are gradually beginning to regain confidence in the stability of their financial situation

Consumer sentiment up sharply in December

Consumer sentiment rose to its second highest point in eight years last month, according to KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI.

Business • 08 Jan 15

ISME said that as many as 60,000 jobs could be created by SMEs next year

SMEs see economic improvement as 2014 ends

Small and medium-sized businesses have seen a continued improvement in the economy towards the end of this year, according to ISME.

Business • 31 Dec 14

Survey of medical trainees found 30% were not given an explanation of their role and responsibilities

Many trainee doctors experience bullying

Three in ten trainee doctors have experienced bullying, according to a survey by the Irish Medical Council.

News • 08 Dec 14

Four in ten of Dublin's tenants have faced rent increases in the last 18 months

25% of private tenants fear losing homes

A survey of housing sentiment has found that almost a quarter of the country's private tenants are afraid of losing their accommodation.

News • 01 Dec 14

The survey suggests an improvement in turnover and staffing levels at SMEs

Improvement in SME credit approvals - survey

Almost three quarters of credit applications by SMEs were fully or partially approved in the six months to September, according to the Department of Finance.

Business • 13 Nov 14

Businesses remain confident about the Irish economy as activity continues to increase

Hiring at strongest pace since mid-2007 - survey

Businesses are hiring at their strongest pace since the middle of 2007, according to a new survey of employer sentiment.

Business • 05 Aug 14

From the start of August penalty points for mobile phone use while driving increased from two to three points

Study shows one-in-ten break driving laws

New research has found that one-in-ten Irish motorists continue to use their mobile phones while driving.

News • 05 Aug 14

The website's managing director said the supply issue in Dublin will continue for some time

Asking prices for homes rise nationally - survey

The latest survey from MyHome.ie shows the first national increase in house prices since the peak of the market almost eight years ago.

Business • 30 Jun 14

IT firms are broadly positive about the economy but some are struggling to find suitable staff, according to the survey

Most IT firms plan to hire more staff - survey

Three quarters of Irish technology companies intend to increase staff numbers over the next year, according to a new survey of the sector.

Business • 30 Jun 14

The survey found last year was a good one for most businesses

Technology companies planning to expand in Ireland

A new survey has found most technology companies in Ireland are planning to expand their businesses and take on employees this year.

News • 27 Mar 14

The European Union survey found a 400% variation between the price of cheap and expensive broadband

Irish broadband amongst most expensive in EU

A new study has found that Ireland has the third highest broadband costs in the European Union when comparing the cheapest packages available.

Business • 26 Mar 14

The Medical Council survey involved 1,000 members of the public and 700 doctors

Survey reveals doctors' attitudes to incompetency

A survey by the Medical Council has found that only 50% of doctors completely agree that they should report all instances where a colleague is significantly impaired or is incompetent to practise medicine.

News • 04 Mar 14

The ECB defines price stability as inflation rates close to but just below 2%

Euro zone inflation set to remain below target

Euro zone inflation will remain below target in the next few years, and growth will speed up, a survey by the European Central Bank has forecast.

Business • 13 Feb 14

73% of adults do not believe slapping is an effective way to discipline a child

Call for ban on slapping children

Two children's organisations are calling for the introduction of a ban on slapping as a form of child discipline.

News • 06 Feb 14

The first community enterprise centre was established in 1989

Community enterprise centres 'created 9,300 jobs'

More than 9,000 jobs have been created by community-owned enterprise centres over the past ten years, according to a new report on the schemes.

Business • 17 Jan 14

Many SMEs expect sales and employment levels to increase in 2014

SMEs generally optimistic about 2014 - ISME

Small and medium-sized businesses are generally optimistic about the year ahead, according to the association representing the sector.

Business • 02 Jan 14

Fewer SMEs applied for credit in the past six months, according to the survey

73% of SMEs report stable or improved turnover

Turnover at almost three quarters of SMEs has been stable or improved in the past six months, according to the latest Red C SME Credit Demand survey, a 10% increase on the previous period.

Business • 03 Dec 13

The ISME survey shows an improvement in loan approvals and the time it takes banks to decide

Half of SME credit applications refused - ISME

Half of the credit applications made by small and medium-sized businesses in the past three months were refused, according to the latest ISME Quarterly Bank Watch Survey.

Business • 02 Dec 13

15% of small and medium businesses expect to increase staffing levels in the coming year

SMEs expect further improvement in coming year

Small and medium-sized businesses expect trading conditions to improve further in the coming year, according to the latest quarterly business trends survey by ISME.

Business • 11 Oct 13