Economy

DUBLIN: France has banned lorry freight from the UK as part of new COVID-19 restriction measures. The ban imposed by France during this Christmas season, which marks the end of the Brexit transition period, is of great concern. French…

DUBLIN: Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said that there are “very significant difficulties” in relation to fisheries in the Brexit trade deal talks between the EU and UK. Taoiseach's comment came as leaders on the north and south sides of the…

DUBLIN: The Irish Fund reports that with the enactment of the new Finance Bill introduced in the Irish Parliament, there will be major changes in the economy, including employment. According to the Irish Fund, 3,000 more jobs will be…

DUBLIN: The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) predicts that the economy will grow by 3.4% this year, despite rising unemployment. Although exports of pharmaceutical and IT companies remain strong, the impact of COVID-19 will…

A warning notices has been published by the Central Bank of Ireland against four unauthorised firms offering loans to people. Ireland Loans, Loan Society, Liteway Loans and Yes Loans Ireland are the four firms that got a warning from…

In the wake of Brexit, a new ferry route from Ireland to France has been announced. The ferry service from Rosler to Dunkirk takes 24 hours. Logistics company DFDS has come up with a new announcement. Although the ferry service has…

DUBLIN: The Irish Government says a deal on post-Brexit trade should be finalized within days. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has warned that talks ahead of the last hours of December, when the transition period ends, should not…

DUBLIN: Just after COVID-19, the Brexit traffic congestion is stated to have begun to be reflected in Irish trade. The movement of goods to businesses in Ireland has declined everywhere. There are reports that items, including…

According to the report by the property website Daft.ie, House prices have increased by 3.5% in the last year. More than 630 properties were sold this year till now that were worth €1m or more.  Huge amount of money is being spent…

DUBLIN: The European Union (EU) is hoping to reach an agreement with Britain on post-Brexit trade even as the transition period draws to a close. A phone call from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given rise to hopes for…