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18.04.2022 / 16:05

High debt could slow countries' recoveries: IMF

Debt accumulated by businesses and individuals worldwide could slow economic recoveries from the pandemic crisis, the International Monetary Fund has warned.

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Q&A: Do I need travel insurance for my holiday?

With people starting to travel abroad again in great numbers and Covid-19 still very much present, the question of travel insurance is once again top of mind for many.

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Live Register figures move 10% higher in March - CSO

The Live Register stood at 178,996 in March, an increase of 15,748 people, or close to 10% compared to February, the latest Central Statistics Office figures show.

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Call for Govt to ease Covid isolation rules to allow staff return to work sooner

There have been fresh calls for the Government to ease Covid isolation rules to allow staff to return to work sooner.

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Auf Wiedersehen PUP: Pandemic Unemployment Payment ends

Supporters say it was a remarkable social policy achievement during extraordinary times.

Ireland business

Auf Wiedersehen PUP: Pandemic Unemployment Payment ends

Supporters say it was a remarkable social policy achievement during extraordinary times.

Ireland business

Irish firms may be adapting faster to pandemic recovery - EY

Irish businesses are emerging stronger from the Covid-19 pandemic than their global counterparts, according to new research by EY Ireland.

Ireland business

Digital divide accelerated by Covid pandemic

Ireland's older and poorer populations risk being left behind unless action is taken to address the nation's digital divide, according to a new report.

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International and EU airlines and airports call for end to Covid-19 measures

European and international airlines and airport bodies have called for an end to pandemic measures for European domestic flights as most countries begin to relax requirements to present proof of vaccination and wear masks.

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A financial advisor's tips now that PUP is coming to an end

With the ending of the Pandemic Unemployment Payments (PUP) on 25 February 2022, plus the Employers Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) later this year, there will be unfortunately and inevitably businesses closing down and redundancies arising.

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Pandemic Unemployment Payment reduced to €208 a week

The Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be reduced to €208 a week from today, in the next step in the winding down of the scheme.

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Domestic economy grew by 6.5% in 2021 - CSO

The economy grew strongly last year, according to the latest national accounts published by the Central Statistics Office today.

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Unemployment rate steady at 5.2% in February - CSO

The unemployment rate was 5.2% in February when adjusted for seasonal factors, unchanged from January, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

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Some sectors still heavily reliant on Covid supports at the end of 2021

The accommodation and food services sector continued to be heavily reliant on Government Covid supports in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

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Wage support rates to be reduced further from today

Subsidy rates for the Government's Employee Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) are to be cut further from today.

Ireland business

Aer Lingus posts operating loss of €347m for 2021

Aer Lingus has today reported an operating loss, before exceptational items, of €347m for the year to the end of December, an improvement on the loss of €361m reported in 2020.

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€5m in funding to enhance remote working hubs

Minister for Rural and Community Development and Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys said there are now 200 remote working hubs across the country.

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85% jump in online and mobile payments since 2016

131 million online and mobile payments were made in 2021, up 85% on 2016 levels.

Ireland business

Staff shortages could close 30% of tourism businesses if not addressed

A third of tourism businesses may have to close if problems they are experiencing with recruiting and retaining staff are not resolved, a new survey has found.

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Road traffic numbers hit pre-pandemic levels, but fewer use public transport

The number of cars on Irish roads has hit pre-pandemic levels, but there are fewer people travelling on public transport.

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Tourist season concerns as hospitality sector hit by staff shortages

As many as nine out of ten hospitality businesses are having big problems recruiting much needed staff, according to research by Fáilte Ireland which is due to be published this week.

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Live Register and PUP numbers up 3.3% in January - CSO

There was a 3.3% increase in the combined number of people on the Live Register or receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) in January, according to the Central Statistics Office.

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Unemployment figures move higher in January

The unemployment rate rose marginally in January to 5.3%, up from 5.2% in December, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.

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Trial deliberating infecting young adults with Covid found to be safe

The world's first "human challenge" trial in which volunteers were deliberately exposed to Covid-19 to advance research into the disease was found to be safe in healthy young adults, leaders of the study said today.

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New workplace guidance following easing of Covid restrictions

New guidance for workplaces has been published to reflect the recent relaxation of most public health measures.

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Ryanair posts quarterly loss of €96m as outlook remains 'hugely uncertain'

Ryanair has reported a loss of €96m for the final three months of 2021 but said it was hopeful that rivals' cuts to capacity may help push prices up in the key summer season.

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New workplace guidance following easing of Covid restrictions

New guidance for workplaces has been published to reflect the recent relaxation of most public health measures.

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Court clarifies issues on compensating disrupted pubs

The High Court has clarified a number of further issues around how pubs should be compensated for the disruption they suffered due to Covid-19.

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Retail sales fall in December on both annual and monthly basis - CSO

Retail sales fell back in December compared to November, while they were also lower on an annual basis, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

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Govt agrees supply deal with GSK for new Covid treatment

The Irish Government has agreed a supply deal with pharmaceutical company GSK, which will result in patients here being able to access the drugmaker's new Covid-19 treatment.

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More apartments than single homes built last year - CSO

The number of new housing units completed in 2021 came to 20,526, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. That was 0.5% fewer than the 20,526 completed in 2020.

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IMF downgrades economic growth forecasts for this year

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its forecasts for global economic growth this year.

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Process of staff returning to the workplace can begin from today

Employers can start bringing staff back into the workplace from today onwards, following the announcement of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions on Friday.

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Govt to continue and extend a number of Covid supports including EWSS

The Government has decided to continue and extend the provision of a number of key Covid-19 supports, particularly the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme.

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Pubs 'can't wait' to get back to normality

Closing time for hospitality will return to normal from tomorrow. There had been an 8pm closing time across the sector in recent weeks during the Omicron wave.

Padraig Cribben Ireland business

Gloomy Netflix forecast erases much of pandemic gains

Netflix dashed hopes for a quick rebound after forecasting weak first-quarter subscriber growth, sending its shares down nearly 20% and wiping away most of its remaining pandemic-fuelled gains from 2020.

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Ryanair launches biggest ever Dublin flight schedule for summer 2022

Ryanair is ramping up its operations ahead of the summer, announcing its largest ever flight schedule out of Dublin airport.

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Thousands of employers repay wage subsidies to Revenue as finances improve

The Minister for Finance has strongly encouraged businesses who availed of the Covid-19 wage subsidy schemes, but subsequently had a strong financial year, to consider their positions.

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Dublin pubs seeking longer opening hours as soon as possible

Dublin publicans are seeking the resumption of trading until midnight as soon as possible, the Licensed Vintners' Association has said.

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Some Genrui antigen tests recalled due to contamination

The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has issued a safety notice to raise awareness of a product recall of two batches of the the Genrui Covid-19 rapid antigen test.

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Mandate calls for high quality masks for workers in retail and hospitality

Mandate Trade Union has written to all major retail employers and the Minister for Health calling for the provision of free antigen tests and high quality masks for workers in the retail and hospitality.

Usa Ireland business

80% of workers have worked remotely at some point since Covid started - CSO

A new survey from the Central Statistics Office reveals that 90% of those aged between 35 and 44 years who could work remotely would like to do so when Covid-19 pandemic restrictions end.

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Credit Suisse chairman resigns over Covid-19 breaches in new setback

Credit Suisse Chairman Antonio Horta-Osorio has quit following an internal probe into his personal conduct, including breaches of Covid-19 rules.

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Live Register and PUP numbers rise by 5.8% in December

The number of people on the Live Register and the Pandemic Unemployment Payment rose by 5.8% to 229,657 in December, according to the latest figures from Central Statistics Office.

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Chambers Ireland calls on businesses to support vaccinations

Chambers Ireland has called on businesses to support vaccinations, both of their staff and in the developing world.

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Total cost of Pandemic Unemployment Payment passes €9 billion

The Department of Social Protection said it issued weekly payments to 57,603 people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, an increase of 2,267 on last week.

Heather Humphreys Ireland business

Donohoe says he's optimistic about economic recovery in 2022

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that the heightened level of pandemic supports will remain in place until the end of January in line with most recent public health restrictions.

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Consumer confidence drops, driven by Covid concerns

Irish consumer confidence dropped again in December, as concerns around Covid-19 and the cost of living intensified.

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COVID-19

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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