# Recession

All time

# Property Tax

Varadkar admits property tax has contributed to Ireland's return to recession

Leo Varadkar was responding to economic growth figures released yesterday.

18.8k

134

Jun 28th 2013, 9:04 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.

6.3k

Jun 27th 2013, 4:52 PM

# Emigration

Many emigrants fled Ireland because they were the victims of sexual abuse

Physical and sexual abuse and parents with alcohol or drug problems were listed as some of the main reasons why people left Ireland in the past.

9.1k

Jun 6th 2013, 10:23 AM

Voices

Column: People don’t trust Europe – but that can be changed

The EU can restore trust by pursuing evidence-based policies that will put people first – namely by setting targets for the real economy, humanitarian aid, and social justice, writes Tom McDonnell.

Jun 4th 2013, 7:45 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day.

8.3k

May 15th 2013, 8:45 AM

# Eurozone

France enters recession in first quarter

French economic growth has been sluggish lately as a result of record unemployment and falling household demand – the key driver of the economy.

4.3k

May 15th 2013, 8:17 AM

# Crash

Young people 'bear burden of financial crisis'

A new ESRI publication says that young households were more likely to become unemployed and many purchased a home prior to the crash.

7.5k

May 14th 2013, 9:18 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day.

9.9k

May 14th 2013, 8:46 AM

# Pharmacists

Pharmacists finding it difficult to keep their 'heads above water'

Falling sales, rising costs and threats to cut pharmacy incomes are contributing to the gloomy business outlooks.

13.0k

May 11th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Consumers

Consumers 'weathering the storm' as experts predict recession is bottoming out

However a report shows 60 per cent of adults still believe their income will be lower this time next year.

11.2k

May 10th 2013, 11:51 AM

Voices

Column: We need to produce a generation of independent thinkers – history is the key

TV shows like ‘The Tudors’ and ‘Rome’ show that history is more popular than ever – yet, under proposed changes to the Junior Certificate, history could become an optional subject or short course. It makes no sense, writes teacher Christian O’Connor.

742

May 7th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Italy

After two months, Italy's finally getting a new government

The Chamber of Deputies has passed a motion of confidence in the broad coalition led by new premier Enrico Letta.

2.6k

Apr 30th 2013, 4:10 PM

Voices

Column: Young Irish people are losing their voice and facing forced emigration

The surge of precarious and part-time employment, unpaid internships and false starts expose Ireland’s bad attitude to young peoples’ future. , writes

219

Apr 29th 2013, 7:00 AM

# no rush

It's taken two months, but Italy has (finally) unveiled its new government

These things take time.

4.5k

Apr 27th 2013, 6:15 PM

# GOOD DEED

It is spreading across Ireland - but what exactly is suspended coffee?

Suspended coffee is the slightly clunky name for a cheap good deed which has been spreading across Ireland. Here’s what it’s all about.

31.9k

Apr 21st 2013, 8:30 AM

Voices

Column: Is the Labour Party doomed or have they been here before?

The Irish electorate is both a strange beast and an angry and vengeful one at the moment, writes Gary Murphy, who says while the people might be punishing Labour, it will not herald a new political force.

235

170

Apr 14th 2013, 8:15 AM

# women's day

One in five company directors is a woman (and she's most likely to be called Mary)

Figures show that number of female directors has increased by 14 per cent since the start of the recession – but over half of all Irish PLCs have no women sitting on their boards.

4.9k

Mar 8th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Two Years On

Two years on: 'We promised recovery. We are delivering'

Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore gave a press conference today to mark the coalition’s second anniversary in office.

8.7k

180

Mar 6th 2013, 1:07 PM

# Recession

Eurozone sinks further into recession in last quarter of 2012

Figures from Eurostat confirm initial estimates in February that the eurozone economy shrank by 0.6 per cent in Q4 of 2012 with the EU shrinking by 0.5 per cent.

3.6k

Mar 6th 2013, 10:57 AM

# Recession

More than 5,800 homes lost gas or electricity connection because of non-payment

The figures were compiled by the Commission for Energy Regulation for the period from July to September 2012.

4.9k

Mar 6th 2013, 9:30 AM

# United States

$85 billion in budget cuts come into force in US

Meetings between President Obama and top congressional leaders broke down yesterday as they failed to reach a deal on how to reduce the deficit.

4.7k

Mar 2nd 2013, 3:51 PM

# Unemployment

Midlands show largest percentage drop in employment ratio since 2006

Nationally, there has been a 64 per cent decline in the ratio of employed to unemployed people with less than 5 people working for every person out of work.

4.0k

Mar 2nd 2013, 7:30 AM

# CAHWT

30 protesters occupy PWC over ‘unfair’ austerity taxes

The activists then made their way to the IBEC conference to continue their protest.

12.6k

108

Feb 28th 2013, 2:49 PM

# spies like us

Barcelona accused of spying on Gerard Pique and Shakira

The rumours were leaked by disgruntled ex-employees of the Metodo 3 detective agency.

4.2k

Feb 26th 2013, 6:47 PM

# Czech Republic

Czech's historic breweries trying to get back on tap

The country drinks the most beer in the world per head of population but its indigenous brewing industry is having to innovate.

6.2k

Feb 23rd 2013, 10:30 AM

# Moody's

Rating agency downgrades Britain’s credit rating for first time in 35 years

Moody’s have downgraded the UK from AAA to AA1.

5.2k

Feb 23rd 2013, 10:15 AM

# Vote

Final day of campaigning in Italy as uncertainty rules over election

Italy goes to the polls on Sunday and Monday but it’s still not clear who is most likely to emerge victorious.

3.0k

Feb 22nd 2013, 11:54 AM

# Cyprus

Cyprus holds presidential election following heated campaign

The campaign was focused on rescuing the recession-hit EU member state from bankruptcy.

4.1k

Feb 17th 2013, 2:12 PM

# income and living

Barnardos: CSO survey shows 'ravaging' effects of recession on families

Meanwhile, the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton said the survey shows that “the impact of the crisis has not worsened income inequality”.

12.3k

Feb 13th 2013, 4:04 PM

# Examiner

Examiner appointed to B&Q Ireland

The company said they have been impacted by the recession and in particular by the decline in consumer spending in the housing sector.

15.2k

Jan 31st 2013, 3:35 PM

# Begging

Organisation in Dublin launches campaign to reduce street begging

The Dublin City Business Improvement District is encouraging people to place donations in new ‘giving boxes’ instead of directly to people begging.

10.4k

107

Jan 31st 2013, 2:37 PM

# Retail pay

Less than 10% of retail employers will increase pay in 2013

The survey also found that more than 17 per cent will reduce allowances such as bonuses and overtime rates in 2013.

2.4k

Jan 31st 2013, 6:30 AM

# Financial Crisis

Iceland did not need to repay Dutch and UK savers, says court

A European court ruled today that Iceland was entitled to refuse to pay immediate deposit guarantees to savers when a major bank collapsed.

9.5k

Jan 28th 2013, 3:00 PM

# Poverty

Rising food poverty hinders students' ability to learn

The IPPN said primary school students are faced with new forms of disadvantages including losing their homes, cyber-bullying and early sexualisaton.

6.9k

Jan 24th 2013, 12:23 PM

# jobhunt

Careers clinic: What are you actually doing to get a job?

Jobs may be scarce on the ground – but they still exist. Here’s how to do everything you possibly can to find the job you want.

11.9k

Jan 20th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Optimistic

Irish senior executives optimistic about career prospects

High number are open to moving to new jobs, despite the recession.

3.7k

Jan 15th 2013, 7:15 AM

Voices

Column: ‘Island? Which island?’ – life as an Irish person in Japan

James Joyce? U2? Guinness? No – Halloween is the only thing that earns Ireland any kudos, writes Hannah Quinn.

2.1k

Jan 13th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Euroleaks

Read in full: The leaked European Commission document into Ireland's economy

The full draft document reveals the Irish government’s fears about a mass boycott of water charges, criticism over the costs of legal services in Ireland, and Troika suggestions to cut public sector pay.

10.4k

Jan 13th 2013, 7:45 AM