Person: Ruth Deasy

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<p>There were, on average, 103 million contactless card transactions recorded each month in Ireland over the first half of the year, with an equivalent value of €1.7bn.</p>

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When cash is no longer king: The future of payments in Ireland

The move towards contactless payment options accelerated over the pandemic rising to 84% of all point-of-sale transactions according to the Central Bank of Ireland

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NUI Galway gets European funding to lead cutting-edge 'Starstem' project

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72% of Irish people think there should be more women in political decision making roles

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Irish work more hours and have fewer holidays than EU average

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New rules for employers checking social media accounts of recruits

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Cork tops EU culture monitor for venues and facilities

EC awards €4m to build France-Ireland electricity inter-connector; broadband may improve

The European Commission has awarded €4m to build an electricity inter-connector linking France with Ireland.

Thu, 29 Jun, 2017

Irish men earn 13.9% more than women, new statistics show

Irish men earn 13.9% more than women here, according to new statistics from the European Commission.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

Survey: 80% of IT employees are men

Eight out of ten employees in the Irish I.T. sector are male.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2016

'Ireland more international than it used to be,' after citizenship figures are released

Ireland granted the second highest level of citizenships in the EU during 2014 in proportion to the country's population, according to new figures from Eurostat.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2016

Europe Day celebrations marked in Ireland

A number of events are taking place around the country today to mark Europe Day.

Fri, 08 May, 2015

EU figures indicate worst of recession is over

New figures from the EU indicate that the worst of the recession in Ireland is over.

Wed, 07 Nov, 2012

EC approves €700m package for Quinn Insurance restructuring

The European Commission has approved a €700m package provided by the Irish Insurance Compensation Fund for for the restructuring of Quinn Insurance.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2011

EC develops app to help Irish people working abroad

The European Commission is developing an app to help young Irish people who want to work elsewhere in the EU.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2011

Delay in launching missing child hotline 'unacceptable'

A new EU-wide hotline for missing children comes into effect today, which is International Missing Children's Day.

Wed, 25 May, 2011

Poll: Less than 1% of Europeans to holiday in Ireland

A new EU Poll shows that just 0.6% of Europeans plan to visit Ireland this year.

Wed, 18 May, 2011

Schools at below-standard level for languages

Irish schools are found to be lacking when it comes to languages.

Sun, 26 Sep, 2010

EU launches online diary for Ireland

A new website which gives details of all EU-related events happening in Ireland goes online today.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2009

Ireland benefiting from openness to new EU citizens

Ireland is benefiting economically as a result of opening its borders to migrants from the 10 new EU states, according to a European Commission report published today.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2006