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Consumer prices fall 1.5% in year to October – CSO

13/11/2020

Consumer prices fell at their fastest rate in a decade in October, with prices down 1.5% compared to the same month a year ago, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.  The rate of inflation here has dropped on an annual basis for seven months in a row since restrictions to stop the […]

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Brexit grace period for NI retailers considered

13/11/2020

The European Commission and British government are discussing a possible grace period to allow retailers in Northern Ireland time to adapt to the significant changes that will come into effect on 1 January under the Northern Ireland Protocol. It is understood that a temporary adjustment period, if agreed by both sides, would mean that large volumes […]

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Brexit grace period for NI retailers considered

13/11/2020

The European Commission and British government are discussing a possible grace period to allow retailers in Northern Ireland time to adapt to the significant changes that will come into effect on 1 January under the Northern Ireland Protocol. It is understood that a temporary adjustment period, if agreed by both sides, would mean that large volumes […]

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Family businesses most concerned about tax system here

13/11/2020

Ireland’s taxation system has been ranked as the number one concern among family businesses, according to the results of the first National Family Business Sentiment Survey published today. The report was compiled by the Family Business Network and professional services firm Smith and Williamson.  Respondents called for a more progressive taxation regime with changes specifically […]

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Getting Ireland Brexit Ready, NEW Brexit Information Hub

13/11/2020

Library of Knowledge No. 41 There are less than 50 days to go until Brexit happens for real – bringing massive changes to the way that companies trade with the United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland). Fortunately, there is now an extensive range of training material and information available online on the Government’s new Brexit Information…

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Irish mortgage rates third highest in euro zone

12/11/2020

Mortgage rates in Ireland still remain elevated compared to the country’s euro zone neighbours, new Central Bank figures show. Ireland had the third highest mortgage interest rates across the euro area in September, the Central Bank said, with only Greece and Latvia higher.  The average interest rate on new mortgages agreed here stood at 2.78% […]

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Irish mortgage rates third highest in euro zone

12/11/2020

Mortgage rates in Ireland still remain elevated compared to the country’s euro zone neighbours, new Central Bank figures show. Ireland had the third highest mortgage interest rates across the euro area in September, the Central Bank said, with only Greece and Latvia higher.  The average interest rate on new mortgages agreed here stood at 2.78% […]

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Irish mortgage rates third highest in euro zone

12/11/2020

Mortgage rates in Ireland still remain elevated compared to the country’s euro zone neighbours, new Central Bank figures show. Ireland had the third highest mortgage interest rates across the euro area in September, the Central Bank said, with only Greece and Latvia higher.  The average interest rate on new mortgages agreed here stood at 2.78% […]

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EU-UK trade talks set to go past mid-November deadline

12/11/2020

Talks between the UK and the European Union on a post-Brexit trade deal are likely to run into next week, missing a mid-November deadline, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said. When asked when a deal was likely, he said: “I think it’s unlikely this week. Hopefully I’ll be proven wrong”. He made the comments in […]

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EU-UK trade talks set to go past mid-November deadline

12/11/2020

Talks between the UK and the European Union on a post-Brexit trade deal are likely to run into next week, missing a mid-November deadline, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said. When asked when a deal was likely, he said: “I think it’s unlikely this week. Hopefully I’ll be proven wrong”. He made the comments in […]

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