# Goods

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# Cabinet split

Trouble ahead? Independent minister undecided on Israeli goods trade ban bill

A division has emerged around the Cabinet table between Fine Gael members and independent ministers.

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Jul 27th 2018, 6:10 AM

# trade war

EU approves tariffs on US motorcycles, bourbon and blue jeans as trade war grows

Europe’s move fuels a growing transatlantic trade war just days after a disastrous G7 summit in Canada.

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Jun 15th 2018, 7:19 AM

# No worries

Irish people aren't going to let the emissions scandal stop them buying Volkswagens

Last month 12% of all new cars licensed were Volkswagen.

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Nov 9th 2015, 2:29 PM

# Trade Surplus

Goods exports are up more than €400 million on last year

The figures for August show increases in exports of organic chemicals and pharmaceutical products but a fall for dairy products and birds’ eggs.

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Oct 15th 2014, 2:11 PM

# Goods

Value of Irish exports fell by almost half a billion between December and January

However, they saw a year-on-year increase of 4 per cent in January.

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Mar 19th 2014, 7:25 PM

# Money Money Money

Ouch, my wallet: Prices went up by 0.5 per cent last month alone

Clothes and shoes went up by almost 6 per cent alone.

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Mar 13th 2014, 12:22 PM

# operation muster

12 arrested, four charged and one sentenced as burglary gang targeted

‘Operation Muster’ was directed at a specific crime gang which gardaí believe stole firearms and other items.

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Mar 6th 2014, 12:01 PM

Voices

Column: Impact of Swiss vote to curtail immigrants will ripple toward Eurosceptic UK

The EU response to Swiss curtailing of migrants should be aimed at the UK, not just Switzerland, writes John O’Donnell.

Feb 12th 2014, 7:00 AM

# Criminal Assets

EU directive will make it easier to freeze and confiscate criminals’ assets

The directive will enable authorities in countries across Europe to confiscate assets even if the suspect or accused person is ill or has left the region.

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Dec 18th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you been sold fake goods online?

A new report says that the number of fake products seized in Northern Ireland has rocketed in just one year.

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Jul 27th 2013, 10:02 AM

# Fakes

Interpol seize fake goods worth more than €100 million

Fake shampoo, cigarettes, beer and counterfeit clothing and DVDs were just a few items discovered in one of the agency’s largest operations ever conducted.

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Jul 18th 2013, 4:43 PM

# basket of goods

Consumer prices increase by 1.2 per cent in one year

Alcohol, tobacco and education all increased in price while clothes and household furniture fell.

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Feb 21st 2013, 2:33 PM

# Pricey

The EU's most expensive place for cigarettes and alcohol last year? Ireland

Ireland ranked overall as the fifth most expensive place for consumer goods and services last year.

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Jun 23rd 2012, 1:09 PM

# Fakes

Gardaí seize counterfeit clothing in Cabra

Fake designer clothes and other goods worth an estimated €100k were seized on Thursday.

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May 13th 2012, 5:54 PM

# humbug

Is this ad ruining Christmas for children?

Hundreds of people have complained to the advertising watchdog in the UK about this Christmas ad from chainstore Littlewoods – but is it really that bad? (WARNING! Do not read this piece if you are under 10).

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Nov 25th 2011, 3:44 PM

# buy buy buy

It’s Black Friday – so here’s some crazy videos of people shopping

Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year in America – but check out the extreme lengths people go to to make sure they get a bargain.

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Nov 25th 2011, 7:00 AM

# Guaranteed Irish

Spending €4 a week on Guaranteed Irish could create over 6,000 jobs

New research highlights the possible benefits of buying Irish goods and services.

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Sep 5th 2011, 8:38 AM