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Irish Water recently deferred the introduction of the new charging system for non-domestic customers because of the Covid-19 crisis.
Proposed changes to water charges are ‘too inflexible’ says lobby group

Proposed changes to how Irish businesses are billed for water usage are too “inflexible” and are likely to be thrown into chaos by the Covid-19 crisis(...)

The UN recognised ageing population growth as one of the most distinctive demographic events of the 20th century and it will remain a priority throughout the 21st century. Photograph: iStock
Ireland gets set to make life better as older population surges

Ireland’s population is forecast to return to “pre-Famine levels”, more than eight million people by 2050, says Catherine McGuigan, Age Friendly Irela(...)

Irish inflation figures are due on Friday
Your Business Week: the major events coming up

MONDAY Indicators: Euro zone PPI (Oct); UK construction PMI (Nov). Meetings: Agri-food conference: “Food Wise: Challenge, Ambition, Opportunity” (C(...)

Fianna Fáil candidate Mary Hanafin canvasses resident Frank McGee in the Park area of Cabinteely, in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown constituency. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw
Election 2016: FF hoping to build on signs of forgiveness

On a cold, wet, dark February night five years ago, I drove out to Blanchardstown to meet a young Fianna Fáil councillor, David McGuinness. I was doin(...)

The trial in Egypt of Irishman Ibrahim Halawa has been postponed for the eleventh time.
Ibrahim Halawa trial postponed for eleventh time until January

The trial of Irish national Ibrahim Halawa in an Egyptian court was adjourned once again on Saturday and will not resume until January 9th. Mr Hala(...)

Omaima (left), Fatima and Somaia Halawa, sisters of Irish teenager Ibrahim Halawa, campaigning for his release from prison in Egypt. File photograph: Aidan Crawley
Ibrahim Halawa could be freed under Egyptian law, say lawyers

Barristers examining the case of Ibrahim Halawa believe the release of the Irish teenager, who has been detained in Egypt for almost two years, could (...)

The 25 festivals and music events of the summer

Between now and September, a weekend will not pass without a festival or big music show of some stripe or other to tempt you with its wares. The bi(...)

Aer Lingus has claimed that revised rosters being sought by cabin crew at the airline would see them receive an additional 32 paid days off.
Aer Lingus claims cabin crew seeking 32 extra days off

MARTIN WALL, Industry CorrespondentAer Lingus has claimed that revised rosters being sought by cabin crew at the airline would see them receive an add(...)