The latest AA Ireland Fuel Survey shows that petrol prices have risen by two cents to an average of €1.76 a litre in January, while diesel prices have increased by three cents to €1.73 a litre. The rise in fuel prices follows an increase in crude oil prices, from $73 to $82 per barrel. But

Almost half of Irish business plan to increase investment capital projects this year, new data shows. This is higher than UK firms, with just 37% planning to invest. The survey carried out by professional services firm Azets Ireland reveals that Irish companies have the highest level of intended investment in Northern Europe. Irish firms plan

The forthcoming presidency of Donald Trump in the United States looms large over business in Ireland, and is reflected in the current employment market. The latest employment monitor from Morgan McKinley shows a 14.6% decline in professional job openings for the fourth quarter of last year, as multinationals exercise caution in their hiring strategies. “The

Inflation in Ireland is beginning to rise again, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. The increase in the cost of living was 1.4% in the 12 months to December 2024, as measured by the CSO’s consumer price index. This marks a doubling of inflation from the 0.7% level recorded in September

Sailings into and out of Holyhead Port have resumed this morning, after a temporary closure due to damage caused by Storm Darragh in early December. Of the two ferry berths that were damaged, one has reopened. However, Holyhead Port has insisted that it will still be able operate at full volume by altering its schedule.

Wind and solar farms have saved Irish consumers a total of €840 million since the year 2000, according to new research for Wind Energy Ireland. This is despite over €6 billion having to be invested in network costs and government subsidies to develop the renewables sector throughout that period. The analysis suggests a further €640

Land sales worth just over €900m were completed across the country last year, new figures show. This is nearly three times the total spend recorded in 2023, but still slightly below the ten-year annual average. The figures from CBRE Ireland show that over €415 million of transactions were recorded between October and December 2024. This

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has said it disbursed a record €616 million in grants and supports for energy upgrades and clean energy projects last year. This represented a 13% increase in activity by the national energy authority in 2024. Two thirds of the funding, or €420 million, was allocated to 54,000 home