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Ireland recently received a cash injection from the EU

Irish households reduce debt levels Created: 16/05/2012

In order to balance their books, Irish households are continuing to take steps to reduce their debts, new research shows.
A health insurer is set to create new jobs in Cork

Health insurer to create 100 new jobs Created: 16/05/2012

A hundred new jobs are set to be created at Laya Healthcare in Cork, it has emerged.
Leo Varadkar wants a change to the country's travel rules

Call for easier travel access to Ireland Created: 16/05/2012

Transport minister Leo Varadkar wants it to be easier for people to visit Ireland, in a bid to encourage business and tourism.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will present the awards to student entrepreneurs

Student enterprises to be rewarded Created: 15/05/2012

The Sean Lemass Award for Excellence in Enterprise will be presented to 12 student enterprises this week at the Department of Education and Skills in Dublin.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said the memory of the Great Famine plays an important part in Ireland's efforts to tackle global poverty

Ireland remembers famine victims Created: 14/05/2012

Do you ever save up money to donate to charity? Enda Kenny has said he believes that the tragic impact of Ireland's Great Famine many years ago still plays an important part in the country's efforts to tackle global poverty.
Apple could release a smaller iPad in October, it has been reported

Smaller iPad 'ready for October' Created: 11/05/2012

A smaller version of the Apple iPad will be launched in October, a website in Asia has claimed.
New research shows more women are calling their pregnancies a crisis due to the recession

Financial planning 'key' for new parents Created: 10/05/2012

A new report has highlighted the importance of being financially savvy by planning ahead, with a tenth of women deeming their pregnancy "troublesome" due to the economic downturn.
Engineering and technician jobs are available in Limerick with ZMDI, a semi-conductor company

Two firms announce job vacancies Created: 09/05/2012

Technicians, engineers and computer technology researchers are being called on to step up to apply for job vacancies announced by two different companies.
The scheme aims to encourage potential buyers who can secure mortgage approval

Initiative to encourage house buyers Created: 09/05/2012

A scheme that helps to protect house buyers from negative equity and loss in the value of their property has been set up by the National Asset Management Agency (Nama).
Ireland is thought to have benefited from a weaker euro

Irish economy 'springing back to life' Created: 08/05/2012

The Irish economy is expected to show further signs of growth due to a drop in the cost of living and the decreasing value of the euro.