Irish economy in ‘favourable’ position with record employment and hefty corporation tax receipts

THE economy in Ireland is in a “favourable” position thanks to “substantial” tax payments the nation receives from global corporations. A new report from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council claims “Ireland’s next government can expect steady growth and substantial tax receipts” as the nation’s “record employment rates and soaring tax receipts are not expected to unwind soon” The … [Read more...] about Irish economy in ‘favourable’ position with record employment and hefty corporation tax receipts

League of Ireland side Bohemians have partnered with Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. to raise money for Palestine. The band will appear as a sponsor on Bohemians' third kit to support Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Profits from sales will go to MAP's emergency response efforts in Gaza and Lebanon. Maddie Powell, a MAP representative, said funds from the jersey will go … [Read more...] about Fontaines D.C and Bohemians team up to raise money for Palestine

A WOMAN has been arrested in connection with an alleged data breach at a utilities company in Ireland. Gardaí have confirmed that they arrested the woman, who is aged in her 20s, as part of an investigation into “a potential data breach at a national utility service provider”. The woman has been arrested following an investigation by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, … [Read more...] about Woman arrested over alleged data breach at Irish utility company

A WOMAN who was left critically injured following a serious assault in Cork city over the weekend has died in hospital. The woman, who was aged in her 30s was found unresponsive following an attack in St. Patrick's Street on the evening of Sunday, December 1. She was taken to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries, where she died yesterday, (December 4), Gardaí have … [Read more...] about Woman dies in hospital days after serious assault in Cork city

Wexford GAA and Galway GAA have both reported strong financial results for 2024. Galway set a new inter-county record with €2.7 million in team spending, slightly higher than 2023’s €2.65 million. Wexford saw a 22% rise in team expenditure, reaching €1.47 million. Galway’s spending increase was driven by preparation for the All-Ireland final and a team holiday. This marks their … [Read more...] about Galway and Wexford GAA report record spending and surpluses for 2024