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<p>Diageo has already announced another 4 cent increase in the price of its pints, on the back of a 12 cent hike in February. Stock picture</p>

economy

Forget headlines about falling inflation - consumers must brace for more price hikes

The rate of inflation is dropping but fuel, food, beer, and mortgages are all continuing to rise in price

<p>Excluding the peak of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, last year's annual passenger journey total is the lowest since the statistics were first compiled in 2013. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

news

Bus use still lower than in 2019 despite last year's surge of 84%

<p>TUI stuck to guidance for EBIT to be higher than the €409m it reported for the financial year to the end of September. File picture</p>

companies

Travel giant TUI beats forecast with early summer quarter profit

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technology

Even pandemic darling Zoom is bringing its employees back to the office

Irish Examiner view: The wrong ways to bounce back

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Irish Examiner view: The wrong ways to bounce back

Dublin Airport New North Runway First Flight

economy

Aviation traffic to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels this year

Cineworld bankruptcy

Troubled Cineworld to focus on sale of entire group

World’s second-largest cinema group will woo other buyers after AMC Entertainment quit talks to buy Cineworld theatres

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

Carlsberg beer sales robust but will seek another price increase to offset higher costs

Carlsberg beer sales robust but will seek another price increase to offset higher costs

Brewer sees 'dark clouds on the horizon' with the effect of rising input costs becoming clearer in the second half of this year

Wed, 17 Aug, 2022

TUI stores closures

TUI predicts return to profit as holidaymakers spend more despite inflation

Holiday giant's CEO predicts further growth if oil and gas prices normalise

Wed, 11 May, 2022

Jess Casey: A lot to occupy the minds of teachers at their union gatherings

Jess Casey: A lot to occupy the minds of teachers at their union gatherings

Leaving Cert reform and funding — along with the challenges presented by Covid, the cost of living, and war in Ukraine — will be on the agenda at this week's teachers' conferences

Mon, 18 Apr, 2022

Terry Prone: Falling for a dancer — but Patricia Ward wasn’t even aware of Gene Kelly’s career

Terry Prone: Falling for a dancer — but Patricia Ward wasn’t even aware of Gene Kelly’s career

A young gold-digger who took control of a former star... But no... This isn't that kind of story. Instead, pause a while and listen to a woman who loved a great man and cherishes his menory

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Mary Horgan and Luke O'Neill among members of new group that will replace Nphet

Mary Horgan and Luke O'Neill among members of new group that will replace Nphet

Ventilation expert Prof John Wenger will also be a key member of the advisory group, which will have approximately half the number of members as Nphet ha

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

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Terry Prone: Reading between the lines reveals the potential of a transition year student

Amid all the mayhem, and as we head towards some so-called normality, a TY student who totally gets it turns up...

Mon, 21 Mar, 2022

Worried Mother With Baby Newborn On Her Shoulders

Joyce Fegan: Two life-changing years were shaped by the bug or a buggy — or maybe both

Spontaneity, adventure, and socialising all fell by the wayside. But do I attribute it to being a new parent or to the pandemic?

Sun, 20 Mar, 2022

Ciarán Nugent: Employers struggling to recruit will have to offer better pay and conditions

Ciarán Nugent: Employers struggling to recruit will have to offer better pay and conditions

Poor rates of pay and precarious terms of employment are key causes of the difficulties some employers have attracting staff

Mon, 28 Feb, 2022

Skills shortage: Irish employers urgently need more trained and experienced workers

Skills shortage: Irish employers urgently need more trained and experienced workers

As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic and approach full employment, a shortage of skilled people could jeopardise Ireland's economic recovery

Mon, 28 Feb, 2022

Brown Thomas plans to invest in its Cork and Limerick stores

Brown Thomas plans to invest in its Cork and Limerick stores

Luxury retailer intends to provide the in-store experience that shoppers crave, and plans to open a new store in Dundrum too

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

Cruise giant Norwegian to raise $2bn to pay down pandemic survival debt

Cruise giant Norwegian to raise $2bn to pay down pandemic survival debt

Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian had rushed to debt markets in the first year of the pandemic

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Bar talk: Cork's Hi-B reopens but mobile ban remains

Bar talk: Cork's Hi-B reopens but mobile ban remains

The tiny Cork pub is welcoming back customers with some new-fangled innovations such as a credit card reader — but the idiosyncratic spirit of the late great Brian O'Donnell lives on

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Daniel McConnell: Coveney allowed Champagne-gate to become political firestorm

Daniel McConnell: Coveney allowed Champagne-gate to become political firestorm

Simon Coveney has only himself to blame for the damage caused to him by the party at the Department of Foreign Affairs

Mon, 31 Jan, 2022

Revealed: How freedom from Covid rules led to a spending splurge

Revealed: How freedom from Covid rules led to a spending splurge

Pubs registered a 53% spending boost compared to the previous weekend — when the 8pm curfew was in place — while restaurants tapped up an increase of 13%

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

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Calls for passport office to open seven days a week to deal with 'passport emergency'

Up to 1.7m applications expected in the coming weeks and months

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

Eamon Ryan: Remote working has potential to lift rural Ireland

Eamon Ryan: Remote working has potential to lift rural Ireland

Transport minister says better, balanced, regional development must be developed

Wed, 26 Jan, 2022

Coronavirus

Q&A: What are my rights if I want to continue working from home?

Employment law experts answers questions about the phased return to the workplace

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

City workers stock

Q&A: Returning to the office – what do we know?

The Government's Work Safely Protocol – Covid-19 National Protocol for Employers and Workers – will be the key document guiding the process

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

Kerry v Cork - McGrath Cup Final

Terry Prone: As Ireland drops many Covid restrictions, we all have much to be grateful for

We owe gratitude to friends and family, to vaccines, and even to — whisper it — politicians who made unpopular decisions

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

In photos: Ireland’s nightlife makes long-awaited return as restrictions eased

In photos: Ireland’s nightlife makes long-awaited return as restrictions eased

Cities and towns around the country are thronged tonight as people enjoy an end to 8pm closing times.

Sun, 23 Jan, 2022

Shared Island initiative

Covid situation 'much better than feared', Fianna Fáil meeting hears

Mr Martin hinted at another reopening plan being published by the end of the week, this one being a plan for how the country will deal with Covid for all of 2022.

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

Coronavirus - Wed Jan 12, 2022

Donnelly: Covid restrictions could be lifted as early as this weekend

The Minister for Health said in his view and in the view of the Government’s health advisors, the peak of the Omicron wave has now passed

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022

Multinationals help drive State's tax revenues to a new record of €68bn

Multinationals help drive State's tax revenues to a new record of €68bn

The exchequer returns for December confirmed that the Government tax revenues boomed in 2021 despite the ongoing health emergency over Covid and the Omicron variant

Wed, 05 Jan, 2022

Female entrepreneur drawing on whiteboard

Foley won't seek derogation to let isolating teachers return to work sooner

While schools will reopen, Norma Foley accepted that individual classes could be sent home due to a shortage of teachers, whether as a result of testing positive for the virus or as a close contact

Wed, 05 Jan, 2022

Record 2021 tax revenues to show Ireland's resilience in Covid crisis

Record 2021 tax revenues to show Ireland's resilience in Covid crisis

Total tax revenues for 2021 will power ahead of the €57bn collected in 2020 and exceed the amount collected before the pandemic in 2019, itself a record year

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

What new Covid-19 restrictions come into effect today?

In a bid to help curb the spread of the new Omicron variant, a number of new Covid-19 restrictions will come into effect from today until January 30.

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

Taoiseach urges 'unique resilience' in face of Omicron threat

Taoiseach urges 'unique resilience' in face of Omicron threat

Announcing a raft of new restrictions, Micheál Martin said the new strain, if left unchecked, 'represents a very significant threat to hospital and critical care, but also a threat to all of society and the economy'

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS RE COVID SURGE; COVID19; OMICRON VARIANT

Q&A: Why more restrictions, and why now?

The Government this evening announced a swathe of new restrictions aimed at heading off the threat of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Frustration and anger as restrictions hit hospitality sector

Frustration and anger as restrictions hit hospitality sector

Restaurants Association of Ireland says 8pm curfew is a 'defacto lockdown'

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Support package worth €50m announced for struggling live performance sector

Support package worth €50m announced for struggling live performance sector

The funds announced include money for pantos, as well as the wider live performance sector, which is once again under Covid-19 restrictions

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Cork Opera House set to keep panto show on the road

Cork Opera House set to keep panto show on the road

Half of all ticket-holders are set to be selected by lottery to attend one of the new shows

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus - Tue Apr 13, 2021

'There is no choice': People getting booster vaccine will only be offered Moderna

Damien McCallion, the HSE lead on vaccines, makes it clear that there will be no choice of which jab people receive

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Christmas Stock

Hopes of a normal Christmas dashed by raft of new Covid restrictions

Ministers also decided that all communications on Covid were now to be managed by and channelled through the Government Information Service

Sat, 04 Dec, 2021

Panto producers assure patrons of safety procedures in venues

Panto producers assure patrons of safety procedures in venues

Nine panto producers have said that they are confident that their respective shows can proceed.

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

Covid-19 Press Conf Monday 1st March 2021

Alison O'Connor: I have a horrible sense that the wrong choices were made this week

Peter Lunn reckons the Irish public want further restrictions to protect us against Covid. He, and they, may well be right

Fri, 19 Nov, 2021

Taoiseach won't rule out a lockdown amid spiralling case numbers

Taoiseach won't rule out a lockdown amid spiralling case numbers

When asked if he could guarantee further restrictions would be avoided the Taoiseach said: "Nobody can guarantee anything in relation to Covid-19."

Wed, 17 Nov, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Lights, camera, action!

Irish Examiner view: Lights, camera, action!

It's good to see big business bounce back, but don't forget small folks too who are just happy to see you

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

Coronavirus - Fri Jan 29, 2021

Government under pressure to tighten restrictions as Covid figures spiral

Taoiseach: 'Nothing can be ruled out' in relation to measures to reduce the spread of the virus

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

Tackling the Covid surge: Remote working and two tests per week

Tackling the Covid surge: Remote working and two tests per week

Nphet suggests Ireland should revert to working from home, while the CMO urges people to break the chain of viral transmission

Sat, 13 Nov, 2021

Daniel McConnell: Ireland bamboozled by mixed messages on Covid

Daniel McConnell: Ireland bamboozled by mixed messages on Covid

Government must put an end to the confusion, doublespeak, and chaos — starting by asserting its authority over Nphet

Sat, 13 Nov, 2021

Alison O'Connor: All this uncertainty would give you a headache. Or maybe it’s Covid...

Alison O'Connor: All this uncertainty would give you a headache. Or maybe it’s Covid...

Ireland is being asked to #LayerUp just as everything reopens — and we're torn between boosters and vaccine equity. With all these Covid contradictions, it's no wonder we're confused

Fri, 12 Nov, 2021

Eddie Rocket's future 'in doubt' over lockdown hit to profits

Eddie Rocket's future 'in doubt' over lockdown hit to profits

The business suffered pre-tax losses of €3m last year

Tue, 09 Nov, 2021

CC COVID COMMITTEE MEETING

Hospitality bodies reject criticisms as 1/3 of diners say passes aren't checked

The agenda for the meeting with the Department of the Taoiseach outlines the need to boost safety measures and prevent superspreader events

Sat, 06 Nov, 2021