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Recession

# recession - Thursday 6 June, 2013

Many emigrants fled Ireland because they were the victims of sexual abuse

Physical and sexual abuse and parents with alcohol or drug problems were listed as some of the main reasons why people left Ireland in the past.

# recession - Tuesday 4 June, 2013

Column: People don’t trust Europe – but that can be changed

The EU can restore trust by pursuing evidence-based policies that will put people first – namely by setting targets for the real economy, humanitarian aid, and social justice, writes Tom McDonnell.

# recession - Wednesday 15 May, 2013

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day.

From Business ETC France enters recession in first quarter Eurozone

France enters recession in first quarter

French economic growth has been sluggish lately as a result of record unemployment and falling household demand – the key driver of the economy.

# recession - Tuesday 14 May, 2013

Young people ‘bear burden of financial crisis’

A new ESRI publication says that young households were more likely to become unemployed and many purchased a home prior to the crash.

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day.

# recession - Saturday 11 May, 2013

From Business ETC Pharmacists finding it difficult to keep their ‘heads above water’ Pharmacists

Pharmacists finding it difficult to keep their ‘heads above water’

Falling sales, rising costs and threats to cut pharmacy incomes are contributing to the gloomy business outlooks.

# recession - Friday 10 May, 2013

From Business ETC Consumers ‘weathering the storm’ as experts predict recession is bottoming out Consumers

Consumers ‘weathering the storm’ as experts predict recession is bottoming out

However a report shows 60 per cent of adults still believe their income will be lower this time next year.

# recession - Tuesday 7 May, 2013

Column: We need to produce a generation of independent thinkers – history is the key

TV shows like ‘The Tudors’ and ‘Rome’ show that history is more popular than ever – yet, under proposed changes to the Junior Certificate, history could become an optional subject or short course. It makes no sense, writes teacher Christian O’Connor.

# recession - Tuesday 30 April, 2013

After two months, Italy’s finally getting a new government

The Chamber of Deputies has passed a motion of confidence in the broad coalition led by new premier Enrico Letta.

# recession - Monday 29 April, 2013

Column: Young Irish people are losing their voice and facing forced emigration

The surge of precarious and part-time employment, unpaid internships and false starts expose Ireland’s bad attitude to young peoples’ future. , writes

# recession - Saturday 27 April, 2013

# recession - Sunday 21 April, 2013

It is spreading across Ireland – but what exactly is suspended coffee?

Suspended coffee is the slightly clunky name for a cheap good deed which has been spreading across Ireland. Here’s what it’s all about.

# recession - Sunday 14 April, 2013

Column: Is the Labour Party doomed or have they been here before?

The Irish electorate is both a strange beast and an angry and vengeful one at the moment, writes Gary Murphy, who says while the people might be punishing Labour, it will not herald a new political force.

# recession - Friday 8 March, 2013

From Business ETC One in five company directors is a woman (and she’s most likely to be called Mary) Women's Day

One in five company directors is a woman (and she’s most likely to be called Mary)

Figures show that number of female directors has increased by 14 per cent since the start of the recession – but over half of all Irish PLCs have no women sitting on their boards.

# recession - Wednesday 6 March, 2013

Two years on: ‘We promised recovery. We are delivering’

Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore gave a press conference today to mark the coalition’s second anniversary in office.

From Business ETC Eurozone sinks further into recession in last quarter of 2012 Recession

Eurozone sinks further into recession in last quarter of 2012

Figures from Eurostat confirm initial estimates in February that the eurozone economy shrank by 0.6 per cent in Q4 of 2012 with the EU shrinking by 0.5 per cent.

More than 5,800 homes lost gas or electricity connection because of non-payment

The figures were compiled by the Commission for Energy Regulation for the period from July to September 2012.

# recession - Saturday 2 March, 2013

$85 billion in budget cuts come into force in US

Meetings between President Obama and top congressional leaders broke down yesterday as they failed to reach a deal on how to reduce the deficit.

Midlands show largest percentage drop in employment ratio since 2006

Nationally, there has been a 64 per cent decline in the ratio of employed to unemployed people with less than 5 people working for every person out of work.

# recession - Thursday 28 February, 2013

30 protesters occupy PWC over ‘unfair’ austerity taxes

The activists then made their way to the IBEC conference to continue their protest.

# recession - Tuesday 26 February, 2013

From The Score Barcelona accused of spying on Gerard Pique and Shakira Spies Like Us

Barcelona accused of spying on Gerard Pique and Shakira

The rumours were leaked by disgruntled ex-employees of the Metodo 3 detective agency.

# recession - Saturday 23 February, 2013

Czech’s historic breweries trying to get back on tap

The country drinks the most beer in the world per head of population but its indigenous brewing industry is having to innovate.

From Business ETC Rating agency downgrades Britain’s credit rating for first time in 35 years Moody's

# recession - Friday 22 February, 2013

Final day of campaigning in Italy as uncertainty rules over election

Italy goes to the polls on Sunday and Monday but it’s still not clear who is most likely to emerge victorious.

# recession - Sunday 17 February, 2013

Cyprus holds presidential election following heated campaign

The campaign was focused on rescuing the recession-hit EU member state from bankruptcy.

# recession - Wednesday 13 February, 2013

Barnardos: CSO survey shows ‘ravaging’ effects of recession on families

Meanwhile, the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton said the survey shows that “the impact of the crisis has not worsened income inequality”.

# recession - Thursday 31 January, 2013

From Business ETC Examiner appointed to B&Q Ireland Examiner

Examiner appointed to B&Q Ireland

The company said they have been impacted by the recession and in particular by the decline in consumer spending in the housing sector.

Organisation in Dublin launches campaign to reduce street begging

The Dublin City Business Improvement District is encouraging people to place donations in new ‘giving boxes’ instead of directly to people begging.

From Business ETC Less than 10% of retail employers will increase pay in 2013 Retail Pay

Less than 10% of retail employers will increase pay in 2013

The survey also found that more than 17 per cent will reduce allowances such as bonuses and overtime rates in 2013.

# recession - Monday 28 January, 2013

From Business ETC Iceland did not need to repay Dutch and UK savers, says court Financial Crisis

Iceland did not need to repay Dutch and UK savers, says court

A European court ruled today that Iceland was entitled to refuse to pay immediate deposit guarantees to savers when a major bank collapsed.

# recession - Thursday 24 January, 2013

Rising food poverty hinders students’ ability to learn

The IPPN said primary school students are faced with new forms of disadvantages including losing their homes, cyber-bullying and early sexualisaton.

# recession - Sunday 20 January, 2013

Careers clinic: What are you actually doing to get a job?

Jobs may be scarce on the ground – but they still exist. Here’s how to do everything you possibly can to find the job you want.

# recession - Tuesday 15 January, 2013

From Business ETC Irish senior executives optimistic about career prospects Optimistic

Irish senior executives optimistic about career prospects

High number are open to moving to new jobs, despite the recession.

# recession - Sunday 13 January, 2013

Column: ‘Island? Which island?’ – life as an Irish person in Japan

James Joyce? U2? Guinness? No – Halloween is the only thing that earns Ireland any kudos, writes Hannah Quinn.

Read in full: The leaked European Commission document into Ireland’s economy

The full draft document reveals the Irish government’s fears about a mass boycott of water charges, criticism over the costs of legal services in Ireland, and Troika suggestions to cut public sector pay.

# recession - Saturday 12 January, 2013

Irish banks are still very fragile – and the Troika is concerned

The Troika also warned that Irish banks still aren’t lending enough to small businesses either.

# recession - Tuesday 8 January, 2013

From Business ETC Annual savings up 10 per cent on last year Savings

Annual savings up 10 per cent on last year

Research from EBS shows that people aged 16-24 are now more confident about their economic well being than this time last year.

# recession - Monday 7 January, 2013

Small firms being ‘strangled’ by late payments – SFA

Companies are now waiting an average of 62 days to be paid, according to a survey by the Small Firms Association.

# recession - Sunday 6 January, 2013

Permanent TSB says it will increase lending fivefold this year

Permanent TSB says it will significantly increase lending for mortgages and personal loans in 2013.

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