All the updated news related to economics

All the news related to economics updated in real time

Found 112

foreconomics

Order by:

National News

Economical: the key driving tips to reduce your petrol and diesel use

While yesterday's announcement of a reduction of excise for petrol and diesel was welcomed by most, fuel prices are set to remain high meaning that economical driving has never been more necessary. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan might have raised ...

10 Mar 2022 at 13:32

Motoring

The Extra Mile: Here are the most economical cars to beat rising fuel prices

Rising fuel prices are making many motorists rethink their choice of car. With running costs going through the roof, it’s more important than ever to have a fuel efficient car. When it comes to searching for economical vehicles, the most ...

24 Feb 2022 at 15:53

National News

Gardai warning to students as accommodation fraud soars by 30%

Accommodation fraud has soared by 30% this year compared with 2019, new figures show. The increase has prompted gardai to issue a warning to students. The figures, released by An Garda Siochana, show that some 291,452 euro has been ...

31 Aug 2022 at 11:27

National News

Three men held in football match-fixing probe released without charge

Three people arrested over alleged match-fixing in Ireland’s top soccer division have been released without charge. Files will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions, gardai said. A total of 14 arrests have been made ...

15 Sept 2022 at 22:36

National News

Report identifies factors linked to risk of being long-term unemployed

Factors such as poor health, age and not owning transport are associated with the risk of long-term unemployment in Ireland, a new report has found. The analysis by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) identified ...

05 Oct 2022 at 01:01

National News

One-off measures ‘will insulate most households’ this winter – ESRI

The Irish government’s one-off measures “will insulate most households from rising prices” this winter, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The think tank added that further welfare bonuses, ...

30 Sept 2022 at 01:01

National News

WARNING: Gardai issue alert over advance fee fraud in lead up to Christmas

Gardai have warned the public of an ongoing advance fee fraud related to websites offering unsecured loans to financially vulnerable people in the lead up to Christmas. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau said a ...

02 Dec 2021 at 10:43

National News

Two arrested in garda online scamming raid after one victim is conned out of €7,500

Gardai carried out a search operation today as part of an investigation into 'smishing' and 'vishing' attacks on bank account holders, in which one victim lost €7,500. Gardaí attached to the Garda National Economic ...

13 Dec 2021 at 18:24

National News

Close to €8 million stolen in online fraud so far in 2021

Almost €8 million was scammed from people in online investment fraud so far this year, according to new Garda figures obtained by RTE's Morning Ireland. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau has warned people ...

29 Sept 2021 at 10:58

Northern Ireland

Productivity gap between Northern Ireland and Republic widening, committee told

The productivity gap between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland has widened to approximately 40%, despite a similar starting point after the Good Friday Agreement, an Oireachtas committee has been ...

11 May 2023 at 16:38

National News

Vast majority of working asylum seekers in low-skilled jobs, research finds

The vast majority of asylum seekers in Ireland who are working are in low-skilled, low-paid jobs, according to new research. Ireland granted international protection applicants the right to work in ...

24 Mar 2023 at 00:01

National News

Irish domestic economy growth still quite strong – ESRI

The domestic growth of the Irish economy remains “quite strong”, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute think tank. ESRI’s latest Quarterly Economic Commentary says continued ...

29 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Years
2025

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.