[ad_1] A new report commissioned by the government recommended sweeping legislative changes and giving greater powers and resources to the gardaí and other agencies investigating corruption, fraud and economic crime. The Hamilton Review says that gardaí should have access by law to passwords for electronic devices. He also recommends a longer period of detention to … Read more
[ad_1] IVANKA TRUMP HAS been interviewed by government attorneys who allege that Donald Trump’s inauguration committee in 2017 misused donor funds, a new court document revealed. The document, first reported by CNN on Wednesday, notes that the president’s daughter, a senior White House aide, was interviewed Tuesday by attorneys from the attorney general’s office. The … Read more
[ad_1] AIB plans to cut 1,500 jobs from its workforce as it seeks to accelerate a cost-cutting program in a move the unions condemned as “untimely.” Ireland’s largest bank, which is mostly state-owned, employs 9,200 people and said yesterday that it would also close and merge branches here and withdraw most of its loans from … Read more
[ad_1] The decision to change the venue for Sunday’s Irish women’s soccer semifinal between Cork and Galway came as a shock to Galway defense Nicola Ward, but insists it will not negatively affect the team that day. It was revealed on Monday that the semi-final will be played at Parnell Park, rather than the LIT … Read more
[ad_1] AIB plans to cut 1,500 jobs, close some of its branches and withdraw much of its loans in the UK as part of a cost-saving measure. It comes as Moody’s warned of a negative outlook for European banks next year. Financial institutions will have to deal with a slow economic recovery, rising problem loans … Read more
[ad_1] EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned that there is no guarantee of a trade deal with the UK as time is running out. s Trade talks on Brexit continued in London. Mr Barnier briefed the ambassadors of the EU member states in Brussels via a video link. “We are fast approaching a watershed … Read more
[ad_1] Irish consumers plan to buy Irish after Brexit and many have already switched UK websites due to consumer rights concerns. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (JPAC) has said there has been an 18% increase in the number of people planning to buy more from Ireland-based companies. But more than half of the consumers … Read more
[ad_1] Fears are mounting that thousands of Irish workers in large fashion chains and general retail will not survive the elimination of winter jobs, even as the lifting of level 5 restrictions sent shoppers back to stores today. It comes as the outlook for Irish city centers could turn much bleaker amid doubts that Britain’s … Read more
[ad_1] This year’s Christmas bonus is the largest in history. It will cost more than ever, mainly because many of those who will be forced to stop working during the pandemic will qualify for it. What is it? The voucher is extra money paid by the Department of Social Protection to beneficiaries of social assistance … Read more
[ad_1] Nonessential retailers, barber and beauty providers, gyms and other businesses across the country have reported steady trading during the day following its reopening this morning. It follows the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions that forced them to remain closed for the last six weeks. Cinemas, museums and galleries may also reopen, but food-serving pubs and … Read more