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This week, as Brexit took effect, a company in Cork that sells sports posters to Europe and around the world ceased all direct online sales to the UK. “There’s no point having the hassle,” said Wayne Mullins, a graphic designer who runs Kobe Designs. “I’ll just not send to the UK. I’ll keep selling to the […]
Read MoreBusinesses, and especially SMEs, have been alerted of the need to actively claim the zero-tariff rate on UK origin goods. The Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, said that under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, tariff duties are eliminated for trade between the EU and the UK where the relevant […]
Read MoreBusinesses, and especially SMEs, have been alerted of the need to actively claim the zero-tariff rate on UK origin goods. The Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, said that under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, tariff duties are eliminated for trade between the EU and the UK where the relevant […]
Read MoreNon-essential construction is to cease this evening until at least the end of the month, as part of restrictions introduced on Wednesday to slow the spread of the third wave of Covid-19. Essential construction projects that will be exempt from this include health projects specific to Covid-19, housing adaptation grants, repairs critical to maintenance for […]
Read MoreNon-essential construction is to cease this evening until at least the end of the month, as part of restrictions introduced on Wednesday to slow the spread of the third wave of Covid-19. Essential construction projects that will be exempt from this include health projects specific to Covid-19, housing adaptation grants, repairs critical to maintenance for […]
Read MoreCovid-19 continues to be the predominant issue in all our lives. It also continues to be the predominant factor shaping our economy. And because it’s the Irish economy, it continues to be unpredictable and surprising. Economists at the Department of Finance have been analysing different aspects of our Covid economy. Its latest Economic […]
Read MoreCovid-19 continues to be the predominant issue in all our lives. It also continues to be the predominant factor shaping our economy. And because it’s the Irish economy, it continues to be unpredictable and surprising. Economists at the Department of Finance have been analysing different aspects of our Covid economy. Its latest Economic […]
Read MoreIt wasn’t supposed to be like this. When Irish businesses did what was asked of them and substantially shut up shop in mid-October it was in pursuit of a single aim. They thought a second (and perhaps final) lockdown would allow them to open in time for Christmas, make the most of the festive […]
Read MoreThe Government is engaging with the banking sector to ensure borrowers who need loan repayment breaks as a result of the further increase in Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions get them. Speaking this evening the Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar, said the Government wants to ensure that banks “provide additional payment breaks to mortgage holders and people who […]
Read MoreNew figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the Covid-19 adjusted unemployment rate stood at 20.4% in December as the Covid-19 crisis continues to have a significant impact on the labour market. This figure includes people who are receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment and is down from 21% in November. The CSO said the […]
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