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# counting pennies

All time

Almost 20% of Irish people can't afford to meet friends for a drink or meal

A report has also revealed 12% of Irish people in 2014 could not afford to take part in a leisure activity.

21.2k

Dec 1st 2016, 12:37 PM

Despite the booming economy, many Irish firms are still very much in recession mode

Smaller companies are paying down their debts while their larger rivals are busy taking out loans.

9.7k

Jun 25th 2016, 7:15 AM

The UK's minimum wage has just gone up...

Only by 20p though. Is Ireland about to follow the UK’s example? And by how much if so?

17.3k

Mar 18th 2015, 5:58 PM