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2022
# Consumer Prices
Cost of living anxieties mount as inflation accelerates to 6.7% in March
It represents the largest annual change in prices since November 2000.
# Ferry nice
Brittany Ferries to operate 'huge' tourist-oriented vessel on Rosslare to Bilbao route
Unveiled in February 2020, originally as a freight route, the link from Wexford to the Basque city has proved popular.
# Taxing matters
Tax receipts climbed in the first three months of 2022 but figures are 'flattered' by Covid
Tax revenues were up over 30% compared with the same period last year when strict public health measures were in place.
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# Cost of Living
'Real' incomes to fall for first time since 2013 with inflation outpacing wage growth
The war is expected to “weigh” on trade and overall growth while fueling “strong” energy price inflation, the Central Bank said,
# Ukraine
Irish food giant Kerry Group to suspend operations in Russia and Belarus
The company, which employs 250 people in Russia and Belarus, said it is “horrified” by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
# Cost of Living
Irish grocery prices have increased at their fastest pace this year in nearly a decade
To “mitigate supply chain pressure”, supermarkets are running fewer promotions, Kantar said.
THE MORNING LEAD
Banks 'ill-prepared for the biggest logistical challenge in Irish banking since the euro'
A report by
Ian Curran
Concerns have been raised that the exits of Ulster Bank and KBC Bank could be “the perfect storm” for the remaining banks.
Concerns have been raised that the exits of Ulster Bank and KBC Bank could be "the perfect storm" for the remaining banks.
Over one million customers will have to choose a new provider and switch over their current accounts.
But the Financial Services Union believes significant customer service issues are likely to arise, Ian Curran reports.
Is your bank exiting the market? Take action soon, experts say. Here's what you need to know
# Ukraine
Explainer: Why is Vladimir Putin demanding that Europe pays for Russian gas in roubles?
Germany has warned its citizens that gas rationing could be implemented if Russian flows are interrupted.
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# energy costs
Electric Ireland to raise electricity and gas prices by over 20% from start of May
Electric Ireland is the latest energy provider to announce a price hike.
# Dundrum
Land Development Agency lodges plans for close to 1,000 homes on Central Mental Hospital site
The project consists of 940 apartments, 17 duplexes and 20 houses.
# The Banks
Ulster Bank to write to customers, giving them six months to close current and deposit accounts
It’s part of the NatWest-owned bank’s phased withdrawal from the market in the Republic of Ireland, announced in February 2021.
THE MORNING LEAD
Ireland's inflation shock explained: The factors driving up prices here and across the globe
A report by
Ian Curran
“What we have at present is pretty much all being driven by international factors.”
"What we have at present is pretty much all being driven by international factors," one economist said.
Issues around energy, food and fertiliser supplies have all reared their heads as a consequence of the war in Ukraine.
Consumer sentiment has dipped amid rising prices, raising some concern about Ireland's economic prospects this year.
Energia: Average electricity and gas bills to increase by 15% from next month
Disposable incomes to fall for the first time since 2012 amid rampant inflation, economists say
# Central Bank
Irish arm of large US financial firm fined €10.78 million over 'serious systemic' breaches
BNY Mellon Fund Services also provided “inaccurate and misleading information” to the Central Bank.
# Cost of Living
Petrol prices: Consumer watchdog receives almost 200 complaints in two weeks
The CCPC has urged anyone with information about cartel behaviour and collusion to come forward as a whistleblower.
# Cost of Living
Disposable incomes to fall for the first time since 2012 amid rampant inflation, economists say
The combined impact of higher prices and greater uncertainty in global trade from the war in Ukraine is likely to weaken Irish growth this year.
# Job Losses
P&O Ferries staff refuse to leave ships after company makes 800 workers redundant
In a statement, the company said that in its current state, “P&O Ferries is not a viable business.”
# Cost of Living
Lower-income customers face 'real difficulty' from rising energy bills, says regulator
The chair of the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities said it is exploring every option.
# regulations
Ban on insurance 'price walking' from July but new customer discounts still allowed
The regulations were the result of a review by the Central Bank of the use of differential pricing.
# pay at the pump
Fuel price crisis: Industry denies profiteering as hauliers set to receive €100-a-week grant
Micheál Martin said there was concern across Europe at high fuel prices, as Paschal Donohoe said he backed Martin’s comments.
# CCPC
Taoiseach says fuel price gouging 'morally reprehensible' as watchdog receives 25 more complaints
It comes after allegations of price gouging by service station chains were aired in Dáil Éireann yesterday.
# Ukraine
Billionaire Russian owner of Co Limerick aluminium plant named on UK sanctions list
Auginish Alumina employs 450 people in the Askeaton area of Co Limerick.
# Inflation
Cost-of-living crisis: Consumer prices up by 5.6%, the largest increase in 21 years
The last time the CPI was this was was in April 2001.
# energy crunch
'Panic buying will only make the situation worse,' say Ireland's oil and fuel suppliers
Oil suppliers are limiting the amount they are selling to high volume customers.
# Morning Memo
Nervous times for Irish households and businesses as supply anxieties roll through markets
Market ructions, gas rationing and 1970s-style inflation fears hit the headlines.
# food supplies
The price of wheat is soaring and the world is already feeling it
Poorer countries are feeling it the most.
# cost of living crisis
The €200 electricity rebate should be applied 'next month' as President Higgins signs law
The government is also providing advice to customers who hardship prepay meters.
# Anti-Fraud
Tougher rules for online card payments could affect customer subscriptions going through
Higher security standards will come into effect for certain card payments from tomorrow.
# Ukraine
Ireland 'engaging' with EU on proposal to ban Russian ships from docking at European ports
Russian trade is facing severe disruption as a consequence of sanctions announced this week.
# Ukraine
Explainer: How reliant is Ireland on Russian energy - and why are gas and oil prices rising?
“When it comes to a global energy shortage, the implications are far more devastating in developing countries,” one economist said.
# Banking
AIB returns to profit as discussions underway to buy back some State shares
The bank will pay out €213 million to shareholders, including the State.
# IFSC
Three Irish-registered firms linked to Russian banks or people who've been sanctioned, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin was speaking in response to a question from Catherine Murphy TD.
# Ukraine
Morning Memo: Western sanctions heap pressure on Russian banks
Russia’s currency has depreciated rapidly in the past few days of trade.
# The Banks
Bank of Ireland reports a pre-tax profit of €1.4 billion for 2021
Bank of Ireland CEO Francesca McDonagh said it delivered its “strongest performance since the global financial crisis”.
# Ukraine
SWIFT exclusion the most 'disruptive sanction' against Russia
Swift is a discreet but important cog in the machinery of international finance.
# Frances Haugen
Facebook whistleblower tells TDs that harm from metaverse 'could be worse'
Facebook employee-turned-whistleblower Frances Haugen has made a number of blistering claims about the social network.
# security guards
Tesco security staff given extra week to decide between severance and moving to new company
Earlier this month almost 100 Tesco security workers were told their jobs could be lost by the end of February.
# Data Breach
Data leak reveals Credit Suisse bank accepted 'autocrats, war criminals and human traffickers'
German daily newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung received the data last year.
# Job Losses
'Good job in the pandemic lads, now you're gone': Tesco security guards shocked at job losses
Almost 100 Tesco security workers face losing their jobs by the end of the month.
Almost 100 Tesco security workers face losing their jobs by the end of the month, Órla Ryan reports
Security guards said they were verbally abused and spat on during the pandemic and have now been made to feel "disposable"
"I've worked for this company since I was 16 years of age, I literally do not know anything else," one man told us
# Brexit
Irish exports hit their highest-ever level in 2021 while trade with Northern Ireland surged
Imports and exports to and from Northern Ireland both rose by nearly €4 billion.
# Jobs
Irish utility contracting firm to create 150 new jobs
Gaeltec provides specialist contracting support to public and private companies rolling out or upgrading energy and telecoms infrastructure.