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High ranking in global pensions index masks underlying sustainability issues Ireland has the 11th best pensions system in the world, according to the 2019 Melbourne Mercer Global Pensions Index. The index placed Ireland ahead of countries such as Germany, the UK, France, Spain and Austria. However, the high ranking masks underlying concerns about sustainability. With […]
Read MoreCautious welcome to Brexit deal from business groups north and south of border Business group Ibec said it was encouraged by the agreement between the EU and UK on a new Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. However, in a letter to members, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy said there had to be an awareness that the deal, if […]
Read MoreCautious welcome to Brexit deal from business groups north and south of border Business group Ibec said it was encouraged by the agreement between the EU and UK on a new Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. However, in a letter to members, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy said there had to be an awareness that the deal, if […]
Read MoreSterling slips from 5-month high on Brexit delay jitters Sterling fell over half a percent against the dollar this morning, slipping from five-month highs after the British parliament delayed a crucial vote on a Brexit withdrawal agreement. The move derailed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan for a decision on his withdrawal deal. But the pound […]
Read MoreSterling slips from 5-month high on Brexit delay jitters Sterling fell over half a percent against the dollar this morning, slipping from five-month highs after the British parliament delayed a crucial vote on a Brexit withdrawal agreement. The move derailed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan for a decision on his withdrawal deal. But the pound […]
Read MoreBanks to take steps to support bereaved customers The five main banks in Ireland are to set up dedicated phone lines to help bereaved customers, in an effort to improve the care of those who have lost loved ones. Access will also be given by the financial institutions to any available funds of the deceased […]
Read More4,920 new homes built between April and June – CSO There were 4,920 new homes completed between April and June, according to the CSO, an 11.8% increase year-on-year. More than half of those – 2,834 – were part of a scheme, which is classified as a development of two or more houses. That figure is […]
Read More4,920 new homes built between April and June – CSO There were 4,920 new homes completed between April and June, according to the CSO, an 11.8% increase year-on-year. More than half of those – 2,834 – were part of a scheme, which is classified as a development of two or more houses. That figure is […]
Read MoreBrexit impacting skill requirements of companies; state training body Brexit is having an impact on the skills requirements of companies here, according to the head of the state body tasked with upskilling the workforce. Paul Healy, CEO of Skillnet Ireland, said the decision of our nearest neighbour to leave the EU was affecting the training […]
Read MoreBrexit impacting skill requirements of companies; state training body Brexit is having an impact on the skills requirements of companies here, according to the head of the state body tasked with upskilling the workforce. Paul Healy, CEO of Skillnet Ireland, said the decision of our nearest neighbour to leave the EU was affecting the training […]
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