How did Ireland become Europe's second most expensive country? We're near the top of this league table due to economic growth, rising demand, government policies and unique socio-geographic characteristics Cost of Living • 5 hrs
How did Ireland become Europe's second most expensive country? We're near the top of this league table due to economic growth, rising demand, government policies and unique socio-geographic characteristics Cost of Living • 5 hrs
Will Iran-Israel conflict mean a rise in Irish petrol prices? Two key factors will determine if oil prices - and the price you pay for petrol and diesel - increase a little or rise a lot this week Petrol Prices • 23 Jun
Will Iran-Israel conflict mean a rise in Irish petrol prices? Two key factors will determine if oil prices - and the price you pay for petrol and diesel - increase a little or rise a lot this week Petrol Prices • 23 Jun
Can a four-star hotel manager become a five-star hotel manager? New research finds invisible barriers and inter-brand mobility between hotel groups are barriers to hospitality careers Hotels • 20 Jun
Can a four-star hotel manager become a five-star hotel manager? New research finds invisible barriers and inter-brand mobility between hotel groups are barriers to hospitality careers Hotels • 20 Jun
How to decide when it's time to leave your job If your job is driving you crazy or making you sick, leaving is better than staying even if the alternatives are not entirely clear Work and careers • 18 Jun
How to decide when it's time to leave your job If your job is driving you crazy or making you sick, leaving is better than staying even if the alternatives are not entirely clear Work and careers • 18 Jun
How do airlines deal with Israel-Iran conflict? The Middle East is a major flight hub and history shows that the civil airline industry and military conflict do not mix Aviation • 17 Jun
How do airlines deal with Israel-Iran conflict? The Middle East is a major flight hub and history shows that the civil airline industry and military conflict do not mix Aviation • 17 Jun
Which Dublin residential areas use the most & least electricity? The latest CSO report on electricity consumption in Ireland highlights some interesting facts about usage across the capital and country Electricity • 16 Jun
Which Dublin residential areas use the most & least electricity? The latest CSO report on electricity consumption in Ireland highlights some interesting facts about usage across the capital and country Electricity • 16 Jun
Do you feel more 'pain' if you pay by cash, card or mobile? Mobile payments used to be regarded as less 'painful' than using cash, but that might be changing money • 13 Jun
Do you feel more 'pain' if you pay by cash, card or mobile? Mobile payments used to be regarded as less 'painful' than using cash, but that might be changing money • 13 Jun
Airlines make cash from extra charges, but flyers can benefit too Those annoying extra charges levied by airlines can end up subsidising discounts enjoyed by other travellers Transport • 13 Jun
Airlines make cash from extra charges, but flyers can benefit too Those annoying extra charges levied by airlines can end up subsidising discounts enjoyed by other travellers Transport • 13 Jun
Why is my landlord offering a licence & not a tenancy agreement? There are important distinctions in law between those who occupy a premises under a tenancy or under a licence Renting • 11 Jun
Why is my landlord offering a licence & not a tenancy agreement? There are important distinctions in law between those who occupy a premises under a tenancy or under a licence Renting • 11 Jun
Are 'quiet redundancies' happening in your workplace? Employers in Ireland are implementing 'quiet redundancies' to scale back workforces in the face of uncertainty, tariffs and AI Work and careers • 11 Jun
Are 'quiet redundancies' happening in your workplace? Employers in Ireland are implementing 'quiet redundancies' to scale back workforces in the face of uncertainty, tariffs and AI Work and careers • 11 Jun
Why having a massive public row with your boss rarely ends well The spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is a vivid example of how a massive blowup with your boss can be destructive and dangerous Work and careers • 09 Jun
Why having a massive public row with your boss rarely ends well The spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is a vivid example of how a massive blowup with your boss can be destructive and dangerous Work and careers • 09 Jun
Good news: AI won't take your job. Bad news: you can't ignore it Research suggests the reality of AI in the workplace is more complex than either complete job displacement or simple augmentation Work and careers • 06 Jun
Good news: AI won't take your job. Bad news: you can't ignore it Research suggests the reality of AI in the workplace is more complex than either complete job displacement or simple augmentation Work and careers • 06 Jun
Will the price of my weekly grocery shop ever fall? There are complex reasons for the 36% increase in grocery prices in the last four years and that's unlikely to change any time soon Cost of Living • 06 Jun
Will the price of my weekly grocery shop ever fall? There are complex reasons for the 36% increase in grocery prices in the last four years and that's unlikely to change any time soon Cost of Living • 06 Jun
Why micro-retirement has become a new workplace trend for Gen Z The demand for micro-retirement is driven by the desire to achieve a better work-life balance and avoid burnout Work and careers • 06 Jun
Why micro-retirement has become a new workplace trend for Gen Z The demand for micro-retirement is driven by the desire to achieve a better work-life balance and avoid burnout Work and careers • 06 Jun
Can I stop drone delivery companies flying over my property? The legal landscape surrounding the use of drones is currently far from clear and many practical questions remain unanswered. Drones • 05 Jun
Can I stop drone delivery companies flying over my property? The legal landscape surrounding the use of drones is currently far from clear and many practical questions remain unanswered. Drones • 05 Jun
All you need to know about voice spoofing and audio deepfakes Biometric fraud like voice spoofing and audio deepfakes are part of broader social engineering attacks by scammers and criminals Fraud • 04 Jun
All you need to know about voice spoofing and audio deepfakes Biometric fraud like voice spoofing and audio deepfakes are part of broader social engineering attacks by scammers and criminals Fraud • 04 Jun
Are you being ripped off by the 'loyalty penalty'? From banks to insurance, companies punish loyal consumers with higher prices, while new customers are rewarded with better deals Your Money • 04 Jun
Are you being ripped off by the 'loyalty penalty'? From banks to insurance, companies punish loyal consumers with higher prices, while new customers are rewarded with better deals Your Money • 04 Jun
The importance of having a desk in the office to call your own Employers forcing workers back to the office when they no longer have a desk (or office) are making some obvious and less obvious mistakes Work and careers • 30 May
The importance of having a desk in the office to call your own Employers forcing workers back to the office when they no longer have a desk (or office) are making some obvious and less obvious mistakes Work and careers • 30 May
Everything farmers need to know about solar panels on sheds This case study shows how farmers can achieve significant energy savings and a swift return on investment with proper planning Solar Power • 30 May
Everything farmers need to know about solar panels on sheds This case study shows how farmers can achieve significant energy savings and a swift return on investment with proper planning Solar Power • 30 May
How Beyoncé rebranded Levi's jeans for a new generation As Levi's have shown over the years, brands become icons by telling powerful cultural stories and addressing societal tensions Fashion • 30 May
How Beyoncé rebranded Levi's jeans for a new generation As Levi's have shown over the years, brands become icons by telling powerful cultural stories and addressing societal tensions Fashion • 30 May
All you need to know about bank holidays in Ireland We love our bank holidays in Ireland, but where did they come from, who gets to decide when they are - and when's the next one? Ireland • 30 May
All you need to know about bank holidays in Ireland We love our bank holidays in Ireland, but where did they come from, who gets to decide when they are - and when's the next one? Ireland • 30 May
5 lessons from National Children's Hospital for future projects The stakes are too high and the public resources too valuable to repeat the mistakes that have characterised this project National Children's Hosptal • 29 May
5 lessons from National Children's Hospital for future projects The stakes are too high and the public resources too valuable to repeat the mistakes that have characterised this project National Children's Hosptal • 29 May
The risks of having 'yes men' in a business or government Sycophantic behaviour in the workplace has been found to reduce respect and morale and lead to lower productivity Work and careers • 29 May
The risks of having 'yes men' in a business or government Sycophantic behaviour in the workplace has been found to reduce respect and morale and lead to lower productivity Work and careers • 29 May
Can a simple calendar help farmers tackle climate change? An agri-climate calendar with easy-to-follow advice and tips can give farmers clear and practical climate steps to take throughout the year Farming • 28 May
Can a simple calendar help farmers tackle climate change? An agri-climate calendar with easy-to-follow advice and tips can give farmers clear and practical climate steps to take throughout the year Farming • 28 May
Who really controls your household money? Why it matters which partner decides where the money goes when it comes to investing your household's savings Household Spending • 28 May
Who really controls your household money? Why it matters which partner decides where the money goes when it comes to investing your household's savings Household Spending • 28 May