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Oil hits lowest this century as coronavirus crisis hammers demand

Brent crude oil rose today after slumping below $16 a barrel to its lowest since 1999, supported by voluntary as ...
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Europe’s banks brace for bad debt build up from coronavirus crisis

Europe’s banks are expected to have to set aside billions for potential loan losses as well as take profit hits ...
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Construction resumes on social housing projects

Construction is resuming on 35 social housing projects to ensure local authorities can deliver accommodation for people currently in emergency ...
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Over one million now dependent on State income support

Over one million people are now either fully or partially dependent on the State for income support, according to the ...
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Land prices fell by 6% last year as experts warn of negative Covid-19 impact

The price of agricultural land dropped by 6% last year, according to the latest review from the Society of Chartered ...
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Fuel prices are falling while everyone’s at home

The price of a litre of fuel has fallen significantly in recent weeks. However, with personal movement restricted to within ...
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House prices stable in February, before coronavirus disruption

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that residential property prices increased by 1.1% nationally in the year to ...
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Over 45,100 employers registered for wage subsidy scheme

There are over 45,100 employers registered with Revenue for the Covid-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, according to the latest figures ...
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NTMA sells €750m of Treasury Bills in new auction

The National Treasury Management Agency today completed an auction of Irish Treasury Bills, selling the target amount of €750m.  The ...
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