Ireland

Irish unemployment falls to 21-year low of 4.2%

DUBLIN, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Ireland's unemployment rate fell to a 21-year low of 4.2% in both May and July, new and revised data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showed on…

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Irish services growth picks up, bucking euro zone trend – PMI

DUBLIN, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Growth in Ireland's services sector accelerated for the first time in four months in July, a survey showed on Thursday, bucking the deteriorating trend seen across the…

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Bank of Ireland expects modest income growth this year

DUBLIN, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Bank of Ireland expects modest growth in net interest income this year, having previously forecast that it would be broadly stable year on year, the bank said on…

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Irish annual inflation hits 38-year high of 9.1% in June

DUBLIN, July 14 (Reuters) - Annual inflation in Ireland accelerated to a 38-year high of 9.1% in June driven by higher home energy prices, the Central Statistics Office said on Thursday. Prices…

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Irish coalition government survives no-confidence motion in parliament

Ireland's coalition government comfortably won a parliamentary vote of no confidence on Tuesday despite losing its formal majority last week. Opposition party Sinn Fein tabled the motion after coalition deputy…

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Irish government faces no-confidence vote after losing formal majority

DUBLIN, July 8 (Reuters) - Ireland's main opposition party, Sinn Fein, said it will table a motion of no confidence in the government next Tuesday, testing the ruling coalition after it lost…

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Irish coalition government to lose formal majority in parliament

Ireland's governing coalition is set to lose its formal majority in parliament after one of its deputies defied it in a vote, a government lawmaker said. The government will as…

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Ireland sees ‘extensive’ autumn COVID-19 vaccine campaign -deputy PM

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland expects to run an extensive vaccine drive against COVID-19 and flu ahead of a potentially worrying winter surge that could lead to the reimposition of mask…

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Irish PM Martin urges Britain to resume talks with EU over its N.Ireland law

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said on Sunday a new British law to change part of a Brexit deal to try to ease trade with Northern Ireland…

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Ireland says UK plans effectively breach international law

Proposed legislation published by Britain on Monday to override many post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland is effectively a breach of international law and nobody but London thinks otherwise, Irish…

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Irish inflation rises to 7.8%, highest level since 1984

DUBLIN, June 9 (Reuters) - Annual inflation in Ireland accelerated to 7.8% in May, its highest level since 1984, as soaring energy costs fueled a further jump in consumer prices from 7%…

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Irish economy shrank 1% in first three months q/q

DUBLIN, June 3 (Reuters) - Ireland's domestic economy shrank by 1% quarter-on-quarter in the first three months of the year followingfalls in personal and government spending during a period when the economy was mostly out of COVID…

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Irish unemployment rate returns to pre-pandemic level of 4.7%

DUBLIN, June 1 (Reuters) - Ireland's unemployment rate fell to 4.7% in May from 4.8% a month earlier to return to the level it stood at before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, data…

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Chaos at Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport has apologised "unreservedly" and warned that some passengers may miss their flights due to "significant queues" for airline check-in, bag drop and security screening. The daa, owner and…

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First case of monkeypox confirmed in Ireland

Ireland has confirmed its first case of monkeypox, the country's health agency said. A separate suspected case is also being investigated and test results are awaited, the Health Service Executive…

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Ireland says EU ready to work with Britain but protocol must be respected

BRUSSELS, May 16 (Reuters) - Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Monday that the European Union is ready to talk with Britain to resolve the issues in their Northern Irish trade…

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Ireland calls on UK to cool Brexit tensions over N.Ireland

LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - Ireland's foreign minister Simon Coveney urged British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday not to introduce new post-Brexit trade laws in the coming the days that he…

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Sinn Fein calls for united Ireland debate after historic election win

Sinn Fein, the former political wing of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), hailed its first victory in a Northern Ireland Assembly election as a "defining moment" for the British-controlled region…

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Ireland calls for partnership not threats from UK on Brexit protocol

DUBLIN (Reuters) - The European Union needs partnership from Britain rather than threats of unliateral action if the two sides are to reach a compromise on post-Brexit trade rules for…

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Irish unemployment rate falls to 4.8% in April

DUBLIN, May 5 (Reuters) - Ireland's unemployment rate fell to its lowest rate since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, dropping to 4.8% in April from a downwardly revised 5.1% in March,…

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Sinn Fein eyes milestone election victory in push for Irish unity

Sinn Fein, the former political wing of the IRA, is on course to become the biggest party in Northern Ireland's government after Thursday's election, a milestone in its quest for a…

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Sinn Fein leader says Govt must plan for Irish unification referendum

The leader of Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland said the Dublin government must start planning for the possibility of a referendum that could result in a united Ireland. Speaking to…

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Spain, Ireland report cases of mystery hepatitis in children first detected in UK

Cases of the hepatitis first identified in children in the U.K. have now been found in Ireland and Spain, the World Health Organization said in a statement. Since the U.K.…

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Ireland says bill for Ukrainian refugees could hit 2.5 billion euros

DUBLIN, March 30 (Reuters) - The cost of hosting tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland could hit 2.5 billion euros ($2.79 billion) and an additional 35,000 homes may be required,…

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Irish inflation hits fresh 21-year high of 5.6%

DUBLIN, March 10 (Reuters) - Annual Irish inflation hit a fresh 21-year high in February, rising to 5.6% from 5% in January when rapid growth in consumer prices had eased briefly for…

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Irish jobless rate including COVID-19 payouts falls to 7%

DUBLIN, March 2 (Reuters) - Ireland's unemployment rate, including people receiving COVID-19 jobless benefits that are set to end this month, fell to 7% in February from 7.8% in January, the Central…

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Neutral Ireland likely to get more involved in EU defence policy – Deputy PM

Ireland is likely to reconsider its tradition of military neutrality in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and may get more involved in common European Union defence policy, Deputy…

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Irish annual house price growth hits 14.4%, highest in six years

DUBLIN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Irish residential property prices posted their highest annual growth in over six years in December, climbing 14.4% in 12 months, data showed on Wednesday. But the rate…

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Irish trade with Northern Ireland booms after Brexit

Ireland's trade with Northern Ireland grew rapidly in 2021 with imports up 65% and exports to the British-run region 54% higher, helping to offset a 13% fall in imports from…

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Ireland cuts 200 euros from energy bills to curb rising costs

DUBLIN (Reuters) - The Irish government announced a 200 euro credit to all domestic electricity accounts and a 20% cut to public transport costs until the end of the year…

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Ireland’s military cannot properly defend country

Ireland's Defence Forces cannot properly defend the country against acts of aggression from conventional military forces, according to a new report which has urged a radical overhaul of the military.…

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Scrapping of COVID curbs lifts Irish service sector growth -PMI

DUBLIN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Growth in Ireland's service sector picked up in January as some firms reported a pick-up in trading conditions and consumer confidence following the lifting of…

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Aer Lingus website traffic surges after Ireland drops COVID curbs

Irish airline Aer Lingus on Monday saw the most traffic on its website since the pandemic began after the government's surprise decision to lift almost all COVID-19 restrictions, a senior…

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Russia notifies Ireland of ‘unwelcome’ naval exercises off Irish coast, Coveney says

BRUSSELS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Russia has notified Ireland of Russian naval exercises in international waters in the Irish Sea, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Monday, adding that…

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Ireland set to rapidly drop almost all COVID-19 restrictions

DUBLIN, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Ireland looked set to rapidly unwind almost all COVID-19 restrictions with ministers due to meet on Friday to agree on a timetable after being given…

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UPDATED: Second person arrested in Ireland in Ashling Murphy murder investigation

Police investigating the murder of Ashling Murphy have arrested a second man for questioning in relation to potential withholding of information. Gardai say the man, in his 30s, has been…

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Irish hospitalisations see first week-on-week fall in Omicron wave

The number of coronavirus patients in Irish hospitals fell week-on-week for the first time since the Omicron variant drove cases to record highs last month, adding to confidence that restrictions…

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Ireland in shock over killing of teacher Ashling Murphy

Vigils have taken place across the island of Ireland to remember murdered teacher Ashling Murphy. The Gardaí, the Irish Police, are continuing the hunt for the killer of the 23-year-old,…

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Irish unemployment rate rises for first time in a year

DUBLIN, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Ireland's unemployment rate, including those receiving temporary COVID-19 jobless benefits, rose to 7.5% in December from 6.9% a month earlier, the first increase in a…

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Irish minister confident of easing COVID curbs from February

DUBLIN, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Ireland should be in a position to start easing restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19 from next month once the number of people requiring…

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Record Covid cases in Ireland, as expert says surge likely next week

The Irish Department of Health has been notified of 26,122 new cases of Covid-19, the highest daily number since the pandemic began. The previous highest was 23,817 on 6 January.…

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Irish consumer spending surges despite Omicron, hospitality curfew

DUBLIN, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Irish credit and debit card spending was 8% higher year-on-year in December even as a surge in COVID-19 cases led to a curfew on the…

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Ireland to drop COVID-19 test requirement for vaccinated arrivals

Ireland from today will no longer require vaccinated arriving travellers to present a negative COVID-19 test, Prime Minister Micheál Martin said. A government spokesman said the change will take effect…

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Irish services sector growth slows sharply again in Dec -PMI

DUBLIN, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Growth in Ireland's service sector slowed sharply for the second successive month in December as firms reported that a rising wave of COVID-19 infections was…

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UPDATED: Ireland to drop COVID-19 test requirement for vaccinated arrivals

Ireland will drop its requirement for vaccinated arrivals to have proof of a negative COVID-19 test and return to seeking a proof of vaccination or recent infection upon entry, Prime…

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Irish manufacturing growth moderates again in Dec – PMI

DUBLIN, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Growth in Irish manufacturing activity eased further in December from record highs reached earlier in 2021, a survey showed on Monday, at the end of…

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Ireland relaxes COVID-19 testing rules, cuts isolation period

Ireland became the latest country to cut the isolation period for some people who contract COVID-19 and relax requirements for tests as a record number of cases for the fourth…

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Irish COVID-19 infections hit record, critical cases slow

DUBLIN, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Ireland on Friday reported its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began but those requiring critical care fell further amid a rapid…

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Ireland orders bars, restaurants to close at 8 p.m. to curb Omicron

The Irish government on Friday ordered bars and restaurants to close at 8 p.m. and reduced the capacity in all public events in a bid to curb the spread of…

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Storm Barra to batter UK and Ireland with high winds and snow

Severe weather warnings have been issued ahead of the arrival of Storm Barra on Tuesday. The Atlantic system will bring very strong winds and heavy rain. The Atlantic system will…

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Irish domestic economy grew by 1.4% q/q in third quarter

Ireland's domestic economy grew by 1.4% quarter-on-quarter and 5.3% year-on-year between July and September, a period when most COVID-19 curbs were removed, Central Statistics Office (CSO) data showed. Overall gross…

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Ireland places limits on bars, home visits over Omicron fears

The Irish government announced strict new limits on the hospitality sector and home visits to try to push down COVID-19 infection rates after officials said the new Omicron variant was…

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Bank of Ireland fined 24.5 mln euros over IT failures

DUBLIN, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Ireland's central bank has fined Bank of Ireland 24.5 million euros ($27.8 million) over technology failures that the lender took more than a decade to…

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Irish jobless rate including COVID-19 payouts falls to 6.9%

DUBLIN, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Ireland's unemployment rate, including people receiving temporary COVID-19 jobless benefits, fell to 6.9% in November from 7.9% in October, the Central Statistics Office said on…

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Ireland reports first case of Omicron variant

DUBLIN, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Ireland has confirmed its first case of the new Omicron coronavarius variant, the National Public Health Emergency Team said in a statement on Wednesday. The…

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UPDATED: Ireland considering restarting mandatory hotel quarantine

Ireland is considering restarting its mandatory hotel quarantine regime after it told residents to avoid non-essential travel to seven southern African countries due to concerns over a new COVID-19 variant,…

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U.S.-bound passengers stranded after Brussels Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Dublin

Nov 20 (Reuters) - Dozens of people were stranded in Europe for a second night on Saturday after their U.S.-bound flight made an emergency landing in Dublin following an engine…

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