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19.07.2021 / 07:19

Restrictions on non-essential international travel ease

Airlines, airports and the tourism industry are preparing for an uptick in business from this morning as travel restrictions into and out of the country are eased.

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Central Bank urges action on long term mortgage arrears

The Central Bank has said more action is needed from mortgage lenders to deal with long term mortgage arrears.

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Cabinet to sign off on plans for reopening indoor hospitality

The Cabinet will agree tomorrow afternoon to sign off on plans to reopen indoor hospitality in bars and restaurants, RTÉ News has learned.

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'No clarity' on reopening for indoor entertainment business

An organisation representing indoor entertainment businesses has said the Government has forgotten the industry, as the focus is on reopening indoor dining.

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Higher utility bills and transport costs drive inflation higher - CSO

Consumer prices rose by 1.6% in June on an annual basis on the back of higher electricity, gas and transport prices, new figures from Central Statistics Office show today.

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Coach business at a standstill as international tourism restricted

Normally at this time of year, hundreds of coaches would travel some of Ireland's most famous routes like the Wild Atlantic Way or the Beara Peninsula or the Ring of Kerry.

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Retail group says sector 'decimated' by pandemic, needs rent amnesty

Retail Excellence will today tell the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment that the pandemic has "decimated" the sector.

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PUP scheme to close to new entrants from tomorrow

Today is the last day that people can apply to receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment, with the scheme shut to new entrants from tomorrow onwards.

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Construction group warns PUP an issue in return to work

The Pandemic Unemployment Payment is acting as a huge disincentive for some construction workers in returning to work, the association representing Irish plant contractors has said.

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CTTC concerned over OPW group bookings ban

The Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland has expressed its concern over the refusal to facilitate group bookings at Office of Public Works (OPW) sites, galleries, museums and cultural attractions across the country.

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Spending soars in hospitality and cinema sectors in June

People raced back to cinemas and outdoor hospitality in June, with spending at the movies up a huge 1,351% compared to May, new figures show today.

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Here's why your boss really wants you back in the office

Opinion: performance management is the real unspoken reason behind the rush to bring us back to open-plan office hell

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Central Bank upgrades its economic forecasts

The Central Bank has upgraded its forecasts for growth in the economy in its latest quarterly bulletin.

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Covid-19 jobless rate falls to 18.3% in June - CSO

Unemployment fell in June to 18.3% from 21.9% in May, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

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Provident to write off debts of its Irish borrowers

Moneylender Provident is writing off the debts of all of its Irish borrowers, as it withdraws from the market here.

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Hospitality representatives to hold talks with Govt ministers

Representatives from the hospitality industry are due to hold talks with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin.

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Numbers claiming PUP down 16,000, Govt extends support

The number of people receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment has fallen to 227,982, a decrease of 16,215 over the last seven days.

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Six things businesses learned from today's announcement

The Government's decision to delay the reopening of indoor hospitality has been met with an almost exclusively negative reaction from businesses and representative bodies.

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EU did not protect passenger rights during pandemic - report

EU member states and airlines did not fully protect passenger rights during the Covid-19 pandemic, with travellers often losing money due to cancelled flights, or because they were not informed about their rights to be reimbursed, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors.

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Delay on reopening indoor dining a 'hammer-blow' for businesses

Retail Excellence, the largest representative body for the retail industry in Ireland, has said that the Government's decision to postpone the reopening of indoor dining was a "hammer-blow" for the hospitality sector.

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Level of spending during Covid-19 crisis not sustainable - Martin

The Taoiseach has said the level of spending by the Government during the Covid-19 pandemic, is "not sustainable" and must "move to the next stage".

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EU plans new workplace safety rules to reflect pandemic

The European Commission plans to update its rules on worker safety to reflect the shift millions of employees made to working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic and to reflect the anticipated digital and green recovery.

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Tánaiste launches new Making Remote Work campaign

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment has called on employers and workers to make remote and home working a much bigger part of working life after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Economy to grow 6.5% this year driven by exports, says Ibec

Employers' group Ibec has forecast that the economy in Ireland will grow 6.5% this year driven in the main by strong exports.

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Restauranteurs seek meeting with Govt on reopening plan

The Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland has said that he has called for an urgent meeting with the Government to discuss speculation around a pause on reopening of indoor hospitality.

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ESRI predicting over 11% growth in economy this year

The Economic and Social Research Institute is forecasting double-digit growth in the economy this year.

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Garda Commissioner tells gardaí to use discretion over outdoor drinking

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has issued an instruction for gardaí to use discretion in relation to outdoor drinking.

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Covid jobless rate dips to 21.9% in May - CSO

The unemployment rate, when adjusted for those on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment, was 21.9% last month, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.

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Exports at Enterprise Ireland companies up 0.3% in 2020, despite challenges

Companies supported by Enterprise Ireland saw a "steady" level of exports in 2020 despite the immense challenges from Covid and Brexit during the year, new figures show today. Enterprise Ireland said that Irish exporters are generally optimistic that growth of up to 8% can be achieved by the end of 2021 as economies around the world re-open.

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Four-day working week programme being launched

A new pilot programme for employers to test the effectiveness of a four-day working week for staff with no loss of pay is being launched today.

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Aer Lingus chief to call for passenger rapid antigen tests

The Chief Executive of Aer Lingus will tell an Oireachtas committee later today that restrictive travel policy and a lack of sector specific supports represents a "critical risk to aviation jobs and connectivity".

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Vast majority on PUP would be financially better off at work - ESRI

Younger people are more likely to suffer from financial hardship when Covid-19 State supports are ceased, according to new research published by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

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Food service market recovery slower than forecast

The food service market in Ireland will not return to the levels it was at prior to the Covid-19 pandemic until the end of next year, according to Bord Bia.

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Disneyland Paris reopens, but Mickey Mouse won't give hugs

The Disneyland Paris theme park opened to visitors today after being shut for nearly eight months during the pandemic, but safety measures were in force to stop the virus spreading.

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Daft: Asking prices for coastal homes up 23% since pandemic hit

Listed property prices in coastal hotspots jumped by almost a quarter during the pandemic, a new study has revealed.

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Ryanair and Manchester Airports Group sue UK over travel curbs to try to rescue summer

Ryanair is launching a legal challenge against Britain over its "traffic light" system for international travel, hoping to force a relaxation of strict rules that threaten the summer holiday season.

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Food service market recovery slower than forecast

The food service market here will not return to the levels it was at prior to the Covid-19 pandemic until the end of next year, according to Bord Bia.

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ISME: PUP acting as a 'brake' on getting workers back

Small and medium Irish employers are warning that the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) is acting as "a significant brake" on returning workers in certain sectors of the economy and should be "tapered" faster than currently planned.

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Aviation workers call for rapid antigen testing clearance

Hundreds of workers from the aviation sector are taking part in a protest outside the Department of Health in Dublin calling on the Government to allow rapid antigen testing for international travel.

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Number of passengers handled by Irish airports down 93% in Q1

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that over 5.5 million fewer passengers used Irish airports in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same time last year due to travel restrictions imposed because of Covid-19.

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G7 leaders gather in Cornwall for three-day summit

Leaders of the Group of Seven countries are gathering in Cornwall, England, for their first face-to-face meeting since the coronavirus pandemic began.

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APC to create 120 Dublin jobs in vaccine manufacturing push

120 jobs have been announced for Dublin by Irish pharmaceutical research and development firm APC as part of plans to develop and manufacture Covid vaccines and advanced therapeutics here.

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Tesco recruiting 225 drivers for grocery deliveries

Tesco has announced plans to take on 225 new drivers for its home grocery shopping service.

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Pandemic Unemployment Payment claims at six-month low

The number of people claiming temporary Covid-related jobless benefits fell by 8% to 285,000 this week, its lowest level since December last year, new figures from the Department of Social Protection show today.

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Final preparations under way ahead of further easing of restrictions

Final preparations are being made ahead of further easing of restrictions tomorrow.

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Taoiseach suggests some workers could return to the office in August

The Taoiseach has said the Government may signal at the end of this month that some workers can return to their offices by the end of August.

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Hopes for tourism boost as hospitality sector reopens

Hotels, B&Bs, self-catering accommodation and hostels are have reopened, as the gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on the tourism and hospitality sector begins.

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Circle K to start selling Covid-19 antigen tests

Forecourt operator and retailer Circle K is to start selling Covid-19 antigen tests in all stores, excluding Circle K Express, from this weekend.

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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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