Unemployment rate hits highest level since 2021, says CSO
The jobless rate for people aged 15 to 65 rose to 5.3% in the third quarter of this year, up 0.8 percentage points from 4.5% at the same point in 2024. This marks the highest …
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“Why have we no say in it” – Mixed reactions to Ireland giving €8 million Irish taxpayer money for weather forecasting in developing countries
Irish taxpayers want answers, and they want them today from this completely out-of-touch government. In what can only be described as truly outrageous, the Irish taxpayer will have to hand over €8 million to so-called …
BREAKING: Ireland to give €8 million Irish taxpayer money for weather forecasting in developing countries
In what can only be described as truly outrageous, the Irish taxpayer will have to hand over €8 million to so-called developing countries, so that they’ll have better weather forecasting equipment. Who voted for this? …
Taxpayer foots bill for over €15 million worth of incorrect social welfare payments
Taxpayers have been left covering the cost of more than €15 million in incorrect welfare payments over the past two years. Figures show that €7.97 million in welfare benefits were written off last year — …
Taxpayer foots bill for over €15 million worth of incorrect social welfare payments
Taxpayers have been left covering the cost of more than €15 million in incorrect welfare payments over the past two years. Figures show that €7.97 million in welfare benefits were written off last year — …
Over €31 million taxpayer money was spent on Garda security operation for ‘Sleepy’ Joe Biden’s historic Ireland visit
Gardaí received €22.2 million in overtime payments during US President Joe Biden’s landmark visit to Ireland, reports The Mirror. In addition to that, officers were granted €1.87 million in “unsocial allowances” and another €1.01 million …
“It’s because of so many migrants” – Demand for GP consultations will increase by 23% by 2040
New research forecasts that demand for general practitioner (GP) appointments will rise by at least 23 per cent by 2040, reflecting ongoing population expansion, reports Breaking News. The latest report from the Economic and Social …
Owners of Galway-based security firm providing State services to migrant centres share almost €6 million in profits
The two co-owners of a security and facilities company based in Co Galway, which secured State contracts last year to support housing for International Protection (IP) applicants and Ukrainian refugees, received a combined dividend of …
Hospitals in Ireland made almost €20 million from parking fees last year
Seven hospitals each generated over €1 million in parking fees last year, reports Breaking News. Across the country, patients, visitors, and healthcare workers collectively paid close to €19 million in parking charges in 2024. Cork …
“It’s a money racket” – NCT records average weekly revenues of almost €2 million as profits soar
The company operating the National Car Test (NCT) saw weekly revenues approach €2 million last year, as it increased the number of tests offered, reports Breaking News. Recent financial statements from Applus Inspection Services Ireland …
