Median household income in Ireland passes €60,000 for first time
While incomes rose, the proportion of people at risk of poverty also moved higher, CSO says
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Number of people on the live register falls to 170,700
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Number of women in employment in Ireland up 82% since 2000
Total amount in employment stood at 1.3 million in the final quarter of last year
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Despite the bounce in numbers, visitor numbers not returned to the level seen in 2024
Residential building sees 6.5% drop in activity
Irish Mortgage Advisors say fall in house building activity will be ‘a disappointment’ to people hoping to get onto the property ladder
Average Irish weekly earnings increase 3.1% to €1,011
The Garda has the highest average weekly earnings and average weekly paid hours in the public sector at €1,558.72 and 41.2 hours
Economic squeeze could signal trouble for Ireland’s work-from-home era
Labour Force Survey suggests a shift away from hybrid working, but it’s still too early to make a definitive call
Numbers working on-site in Ireland return to pre-pandemic levels for first time, CSO finds
Survey measured 7% decline in ICT work but economists say that ‘doesn’t tally’ with other measures
Rate of increase in consumer prices eased slightly to 2.7% in January
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Cost of buying typical home in Dublin hits €500,000
Home prices increased by 7% last year, CSO figures show
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Department of Housing argues that figures show progress
Live register total falls in January but rise in number of under 25s who are claiming
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Limerick and Cork follow capital in CSO report with Longford propping up table as experts note higher costs in Dublin absorb additional income
Price of basic food rising at more than double the rate of inflation
Initial reading on harmonised index of consumer prices shows a slight drop in the annual rate to 2.6% in January
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