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Tony Holohan says he doesn't anticipate recommending retailers to reopen early despite their pleas
Retail Excellence argued that the lockdown had been catastrophic for the sector.
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Nov 5th 2020, 7:05 PM
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Eurozone economy suffers record drop during lockdown months
The decline in Europe compares to a 9.5% quarter-on-quarter decline for the United States.
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Jul 31st 2020, 5:52 PM
# Economic Forecast
Central Bank: Early signs of recovery are visible but Ireland's economic future remains uncertain
Real-time economic data suggests the worst of the decline was experienced in April.
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Jul 3rd 2020, 12:10 AM
# downturn
ESRI warns against austerity measures in short-term as economy heals from the pandemic
The think-tank has sketched the likely impact of the virus across a range of Irish economic indicators.
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May 28th 2020, 12:05 AM
# downturn
Dublin job losses as Ryanair cuts 250 employees across European offices
The job losses will be at the company’s bases in Dublin, Stansted, Madrid and Wroclaw.
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May 15th 2020, 11:36 AM
# Coronavirus
Wuhan death toll raised by 50% as Chinese economy shrinks
The country’s economy shrank 6.8% in the first quarter of the year.
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Apr 17th 2020, 7:01 AM
# downturn
Suicides of more than 470 men in Ireland linked to recession
In 2008, the trend of falling suicide rates started to reverse and self-harm among both men and women has also been rising.
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Mar 16th 2015, 3:00 PM
# Run-Down
Here's what happened when the lights went out in Motown
The Pontiac Silverdome has seen better days.
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May 17th 2014, 1:50 PM
# Suicide Prevention
Up to 560 suicides linked to the recession
That’s according to a report on suicide prevention that will be presented to the Dáil committee next week.
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Mar 7th 2014, 10:25 PM
# Construction
First rise in construction sector since 2007
The survey finds that employment stabilised in the Irish construction sector.
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Oct 14th 2013, 9:37 AM
# Rome
Italian crisis intensifies as rebels begin deserting Berlusconi
Members of his party are considering splitting from the former premier after he urged his ministers to pull out of the Government at the weekend.
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Oct 2nd 2013, 7:53 AM
# 5 Years On
Five years older and deeper in debt... So why don't the Irish protest more?
In the last few years, there’s been a noticeable decrease in the numbers taking to the streets to voice their anger. We asked the experts — why are the Irish so reluctant to protest?
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Sep 29th 2013, 8:30 PM
# celtictigernostalgia
12 golden memories of the Celtic Tiger era
#celtictigernostalgia is trending on Twitter.
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Sep 23rd 2013, 6:00 PM
# Growing up in Ireland
Growing up in Ireland: Latest study findings show huge impact of recession on families
The long-term study focusing on childhood found a significant increase in the number of parents going through financial problems between 2008 and 2011.
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Sep 20th 2013, 12:01 AM
# Survey
Two thirds of Irish householders have seen their income reduced in past year
A new survey from Friends Firsts shows 67 per cent have seen a reduction in income. Elsewhere, there’s an increase in the number of people in work investing in a pension.
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Sep 10th 2013, 10:04 AM
# Suicide
Almost 1 in 2 men who took their own lives had worked in construction
The cases were recorded over four years from around the start of the down-turn in September 2008.
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Sep 5th 2013, 10:57 PM
# Architecture
Cutbacks force Architectural Archive to close for summer
Ireland’s ‘buildings record’ says it has to make its six staff temporarily redundant.
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Jun 15th 2013, 8:15 AM
# Cyprus
Cyprus holds presidential election following heated campaign
The campaign was focused on rescuing the recession-hit EU member state from bankruptcy.
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Feb 17th 2013, 2:12 PM
# Germany
Merkel kicks off campaign, highlights economic strength
The German Chancellor’s party faces a tough battle in the upcoming Lower Saxony state vote.
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Jan 5th 2013, 2:42 PM
# Hard Luck
Companies 'fire their best workers during recessions'
High-skilled – but high wage-earners – are among those most likely to be let go, finds Columbia University research.
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Nov 11th 2012, 8:30 AM
# Markets
72 per cent of Irish CEOs see overseas markets as more significant
A survey also showed that only 21 per cent of CEOs believe that Ireland will return to strong GDP growth in 2013.
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Oct 26th 2012, 2:04 PM
# Recession
Figures indicate European economy is "dropping back into recession"
A new report also shows contraction across the eurozone economy is filtering through to the labour market.
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Aug 23rd 2012, 1:11 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Feb 14th 2012, 4:50 PM
# Financial trouble
Another fine mess: fears grow for Bohs' future
Bohemians bosses make appeal for funds.
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Nov 12th 2010, 4:59 PM