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# Competitiveness

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# Support
IRFU strongly in favour of South African teams joining expanded Pro16
The union is keen to see the Pro14 become a more competitive proposition.
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Nov 30th 2020, 3:17 PM
# Competition
Ireland's growth is under 'serious and imminent threat'
Ireland’s Competitiveness Scorecard for 2017 found that strong economic performance in recent years is masking the country’s vulnerability.
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Jul 20th 2017, 10:39 AM
# Claim
Barca great Ronaldinho - I never lacked competitiveness
He has earned a reputation as a flamboyant party boy, but the Brazilian defended his record in football.
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Oct 12th 2016, 1:39 PM
# factcheck
FactCheck: Does Ireland really lead the world for skilled labour?
The Taoiseach made an interesting claim in the Dáil this week. Is it true?
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Oct 2nd 2016, 8:00 PM
# Competitiveness
Ireland's John Lacey sent Wayne Barnes flying during this referee training session
The former Munster player got a little too competitive.
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Sep 30th 2015, 12:24 PM
# Competitiveness
Ireland could have fewer jobs next year unless urgent action is taken
While there have has been big growth, there is still plenty to worry about.
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Jul 31st 2015, 6:02 AM
Voices
Opinion: Are women less competitive than men?
On average, women are less confident about competing than their male counterparts. Why?
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Oct 11th 2014, 12:00 PM
# major leagues
Ireland among Europe's elite when it comes to competitiveness
A new report by the European Commission has placed Ireland alongside Netherlands, Germany and Denmark for industrial competitiveness.
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Sep 11th 2014, 9:36 PM
# In the rough
Why Ireland is a bit like Padraig Harrington when it comes to being competitive
In the run-up to Budget 2015, Dr Daragh McGreal looks at why Ireland has lost its competitive edge.
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Aug 31st 2014, 8:45 AM
# Rivalry
'Van Gaal in for a surprise in the Premier League,' says Rodgers
The Liverpool boss believes the Dutchman won’t have experienced competitiveness like the English top flight before.
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Aug 6th 2014, 9:57 AM
# Competitiveness
Samsung blames slow smartphone sales and increased competition for profit slump
Slow global sales of smartphones and tablets and rising marketing costs to shift stock were some of the factors Samsung cited as its net profit fell by nearly 20% in the second quarter.
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Jul 31st 2014, 5:56 PM
# Competition time
Irish competitiveness on the slide, warns council
We’re at risk of losing many of the gains made in recent years, the competitiveness watchdog has said.
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Jul 17th 2014, 11:03 AM
Voices
Column: Don't believe the hype – the Irish economy remains a high cost one
As business costs begin to rise again, we need to remember that nobody owes us a living, writes Aaron McKenna.
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Apr 5th 2014, 8:00 AM
# Competition time
Is it too expensive to do business in Ireland?
Cost savings are temporary without reform, IBEC says.
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Apr 2nd 2014, 4:18 PM
# Allegations
EU puts further pressure on Google to address antitrust concerns
The EU’s Competition Commissioner told reporters in Brussels that Google’s next proposal is its “last opportunity” to address these concerns, or else further action will be taken.
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Jan 15th 2014, 3:40 PM
# Brussels
Kenny to talk tax with European Council
He will speak about how best to tackle tax evasion and fraud during the meeting in Brussels.
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May 22nd 2013, 7:56 AM
# we're back
Ireland one of the top 20 most competitive holiday spots in world
We fell out of the top 20 in the World Tourism and Travel Competitiveness Index two years ago – now we’re back at no. 19.
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Mar 7th 2013, 11:58 AM
# Euroleaks
Commission: Legal services are still too expensive in Ireland
Ireland’s bailout partners also want a more efficient judicial system.
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Jan 12th 2013, 8:30 AM
Voices
Column: Irish labour costs making us uncompetitive? Hardly.
We’re told that wages need to be cut for Ireland to compete internationally – but the figures don’t bear this out, writes Jimmy Kelly of Unite.
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Oct 18th 2012, 7:00 AM
Voices
You wait forever for some good economic news...
.. and then along comes 18 good headlines (and 1,200 jobs) all at once.
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Nov 9th 2010, 10:08 AM
# That's Cold
Employer says five-year pay freeze needed
But SIPTU says no.
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Sep 10th 2010, 3:51 PM