Housing and the cost of living highlighted during protest
Updated / Saturday, 19 Sep 2026 22:20 Trade unions and political parties took part in a protest calling for action on the cost of living before Budget 2027 A number…
OPW approves €566,666 for coastal protection in Rosslare
OPW to provide €566,666 in funding for coastal protection in Rosslare Updated / Saturday, 19 Sep 2026 11:36 The funding is set to provide rock revetment coastal protection fronting at…
Bonds, rising yields and global sell offs explained
Recent headlines have been highlighting global bond sell offs. So, what is happening around the world? Since the Middle East conflict and surging oil prices, global interest rates are rising…
Dundrum Town sees 25 new openings and revamps this year
Dundrum Town shopping centre in Dublin is set for 25 new openings, store upsizes and major refurbishments during 2026. Ten of these have already been completed, with 15 further openings…
Iran claims it struck oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have said they struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state news agency IRNA, as a British maritime agency also reported an attack.…
Mothercare future ‘highly uncertain’ on Middle East blow
Mothercare has warned over a "highly uncertain" future for the firm after its Middle East partner revealed it was set to close most of its franchised stores across the region…
Oil dips on easing fears over Saudi supply disruption
Oil prices fell today as easing concerns over Saudi supply disruptions outweighed anxiety about a widening of conflict across the Middle East. Brent crude futures fell by 88 cents, or…
UK consumers defy forecasts and up their shopping again
British consumers unexpectedly increased their shopping in August, although they cut fuel purchases after prices jumped following the resumption of the Iran war, official figures showed today. Retail sales volumes…
Bank of Japan lifts interest rates to 31-year high
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high today, with its governor signalling the central bank has entered a new phase focused on preventing inflation from overshooting…
Why are Irish taxi fares so high – and what could change this?
Analysis: The Irish taxi market doesn't need a free-for-all, but it does need competition, flexibility and a serious conversation about value for money This article is now available as a…
‘I miss the chatbots’ – EU plans put problematic AI use in focus
The European Commission has proposed new restrictions on children's access to AI chatbots and other online services, including a ban on features it considers addictive. Under the proposed EU KIDS…