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Donat Rétif did not fly on an aeroplane until he was 20 – now he runs a package holiday firm worth €1bn-plus
Energy Crisis
AI boom to put gloss on domestic Irish economy despite rising inflation, says ESRI
Think tank has raised its forecasts for inflation, driven by soaring energy prices due to ‘fluid’ situation in the Gulf
Euro sinks to one-year low as falling oil prices ease pressure on ECB
Traders back away from bets on further interest rate rises as economy slows
Expectation on fuel-duty decision shows how hard it is to unwind cost-of-living supports
Inside Politics: Staying safe in Europe during the heatwave, and claims Occupied Territories Bill has been designed to avoid ‘annoying the Americans’
How Europe solved the jet fuel crisis and saved your summer holidays
Plants pushed production to record levels after Iran war cut off Middle East export routes
European Commission approves €15m aid for Irish fishing and aquaculture companies
Scheme is aimed at counteracting increased fuel prices against backdrop of conflict in Middle East
What happens Ireland’s petrol and diesel prices and energy costs after US-Iran peace deal?
Iran war breakthrough means further conflict and prolonged disruption of energy supplies less likely
Energy price shock to squeeze Irish wage growth this year, says Central Bank
Global oil and gas prices now unlikely to return to more normal levels despite putative Middle East peace deal
Consumers spend less in clothes shops – but second-hand spending up 197%
Entertainment spend was up 6%, partially driven by strong growth in cinemas with sales up 53%, figures from AIB show
US and Iran agree tentative peace deal but Israel says it will not withdraw from Lebanon
Deal would ‘not be a one-way ceasefire’, Us official says, meaning that Israel could respond if attacked
Stocks surge as US-Iran deal raises hopes of end to energy crisis
Asian shares climb with Japan’s Nikkei nearing record close
The Iran deal removes a big economic risk for Ireland – if it holds
The deal will ease some pressure on households and the Government but problems will remain
Higher-income Irish households benefit twice as much from fuel supports, ESRI finds
Measures reduce immediate cost increases by about half, but do not fully offset regressive nature of energy inflation, report says
Inflation falls slightly to 3.6% in May as energy costs dip
Observers say rate may fall again next month but rise thereafter as ECB rate hikes feed through and utility bills start to rise
Green motives are great, but climate agenda must also appeal to broader constituency
‘Utility-based mentality’ can get previously reluctant industries on board, says Elina Bardram
What ‘data’ is stored in data centres? My videos for starters
Until recently, I had only a vague idea of my personal responsibility for the situation
District heating schemes could dramatically reduce Ireland’s energy bills
One giant source connected to a network of pipes could cater for an entire neighbourhood’s heating needs
‘A lot of renewable energy is being wasted’: Electricity rules that favour Ireland-Britain power lines are criticised
Industry body warns of waste as regulations favour power lines
Global stocks slide led by meltdown in South Korea as oil prices rise
Steep declines in tech-related stocks follow Wall Street rout on Friday
Irish-French power line could cost €2bn due to delays
Celtic Interconnector, an electricity cable that will run from Cork coast to Brittany, faces issues on two fronts, says EirGrid
EU agricultural policy needs to make clear link between subsidies and emissions reductions
There’s been a virtual standstill on tackling greenhouse gas emissions from farming - despite progress generally across society
Data centres’ energy use being ‘managed appropriately’ by Government, Darragh O’Brien says
Minister for Energy and the Environment has responded to UN report that described Ireland as ‘cautionary tale’
OECD warns of ‘dark scenario’ if Gulf energy crisis drags on
Growth rates would tumble to levels rarely seen outside of big global events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, report says
Iran reviewing proposed agreement to end war with US as Israel continues Lebanon incursion
Negotiations ongoing with deal to extend ceasefire and reopen Strait of Hormuz to be struck over the next week, Trump claims
Plans lodged for north Dublin power plant near M50
Kilshane Energy seeks permission for ‘flexible peaking plant’ to provide ‘reliable source of backup generation’
Yuno Energy boosts charges by €3 a week
Electricity and gas supplier becomes the latest to announce increase
Irish inflation slows in May as energy prices dip
Energy prices are estimated to have decreased by 4.3% in the month, CSO data shows
SSE grew Irish revenue by 36% last year despite losing customers
Company reported ‘an acceleration’ in development of data centres, with energy sold to the sector in Ireland trebling
Food security must be made a priority of Ireland’s EU presidency
Global conflicts, climate change and a looming El Niño threaten worsening food shortages in 2026
Natural fertiliser aid schemes shelved despite rising cost of chemical variety
Six months ago, Minister said he was ‘delighted’ at interest farmers were showing in the scheme
India’s soaring energy prices drive return to traditional a fuel source: cow dung
Sun-dried cow-dung cakes had largely disappeared – but rising gas prices are driving a comeback
‘Now come the shortages’: Why the global energy crisis may just be starting
Oil futures markets are sanguine, but history shows expectations have often been disappointed
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