Economy

Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel

Oil prices rise sharply on Monday, with Brent crude trading above $100 a barrel amid continued hostilities in the Middle East, disruptions to oil...

ECB raises interest rates to 2.5%

The European Central Bank has raised its interest rates as the conflict in the Middle East continues to fuel inflationary pressures, with inflation expected...

Cabinet approves €12.5m child benefit reform proposal

The Government is promoting a child benefit reform that will increase payments and widen income thresholds for eligibility, with the changes proposed to take...

Fuel tax cut extended until end of November

The Government has approved an extension of the fuel tax cut, maintaining reduced excise duty rates on petrol and diesel by 8.33 cents until...

State plots: Eligibility, income criteria, prices and how to apply

A new scheme for state land plots aims to help families address their housing needs by making existing undeveloped plots available and allowing new...