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EU tells insurers to suspend dividends, avoid bonuses in pandemic

Insurers and reinsurers in the European Union should temporarily suspend dividends and share buybacks, the bloc’s insurance regulator has said.  ...
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Services sector suffers significant setback due to Covid-19 outbreak

The services sector here suffered a significant setback due to the Covid-19 outbreak last month, with both activity and new ...
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Euro zone business activity collapses in March as coronavirus spreads – PMI

Euro zone business activity collapsed last month as attempts to contain the coronavirus pandemic pushed governments to shut down vast ...
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Number of properties for sale takes nosedive

The availability of property for sale on the market has taken a nosedive as a result of the Covid-19 emergency, ...
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Dublin is fifth most expensive city to rent in Europe – report

Dublin remains in the top five most expensive cities to rent in Europe, according to the latest Accommodation Ranking report by ECA ...
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€9m more to be paid out in Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme today

Revenue has assured employers that they will not be deemed insolvent if they avail of the government’s Covid-19 wage subsidy ...
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Commission approves Government’s €200m scheme to support firms during Covid-19

The European Commission has given the green light to the Government’s €200m scheme to support firms through the Covid-19 outbreak.  ...
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Banks issue warning about Covid-19 scam attempts

The banking industry here has warned consumers to be on the lookout for an expected rise in online fraud and ...
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Manufacturing posts sharpest ever monthly drop in March

Factory activity here posted its sharpest ever monthly drop in March as the coronavirus pandemic disrupted supply chains and caused ...
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