Italian Regulator Fines Ryanair Over Alleged Market Dominance Practices
Italy’s competition authority has imposed a €255 million fine on Ryanair, alleging that the airline abused its dominant position in its dealings with travel agents. The decision centres ...
European Car Sales Continue Upward Trend as Electric Vehicles Gain Ground
New car registrations across Europe increased in November for the fifth consecutive month, supported by continued growth in electric vehicle uptake across several major markets. Figures released by ...
AIB Expands Cash and Cheque Lodgement Network Across Ireland
AIB has begun rolling out a new generation of Cash and Cheque Lodgement machines as part of a €40 million investment programme across its branch network. The initiative ...
Digital ads drive majority of online purchases among Irish shoppers
New research indicates that digital advertising continues to play a decisive role in online buying behaviour, with more than half of Irish consumers influenced to make purchases through ...
Government expands housing investment fund with new €400m equity programme
The Government has confirmed a significant expansion of its housing investment strategy, announcing a new €400 million equity programme through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund. The move brings ...
Sophisticated bank scams highlight growing risks for customers
Bank customers are being urged to remain alert this Christmas as fraudsters deploy increasingly convincing tactics designed to impersonate well-known financial institutions. Recent scam activity shows a shift ...
ISME cautions against passing grid upgrade costs onto businesses and consumers
The Irish SME Association has warned that planned investment in Ireland’s electricity grid should not result in higher energy bills for businesses or households. The organisation argues that ...
Banks warn of surge in text message scams as festive season approaches
Irish banks are warning consumers and businesses to be on high alert for a rise in so-called smishing scams in the lead-up to Christmas, as fraudsters increasingly exploit ...
Central Bank warns housing targets remain difficult as supply pressures persist
The Central Bank has warned that achieving the Government’s target of delivering 300,000 new homes by the end of 2030 will remain difficult, pointing to ongoing constraints across ...
ECB Expected to Keep Interest Rates on Hold as Euro Zone Growth Holds Up
The European Central Bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, reflecting a growing confidence that the euro zone economy is proving more resilient than previously feared. Recent ...
House Price Inflation Moderates Slightly as Regional Gaps Persist
Residential property prices continued to rise in the year to October, with annual growth easing marginally to 7.3 percent, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics ...
Budget Measures Expected to Reduce Household Disposable Incomes, ESRI Warns
Recent Budget decisions are set to lead to a fall of around 1.3 percent in disposable incomes for many households, according to new analysis from the Economic and ...
