Ireland

• DublinEconomyOct 2

  Hauliers Seek Budget Rebates to Cut Cost of Cleaner Fuels

  Irish hauliers are seeking fuel rebates in the upcoming Budget, citing tight profit margins that hinder the switch to lower-carbon fuels. The Irish Road Haulage Association wants specific rebates for blended diesel and 100% HVO. They argue financial incentives are needed to make alternatives viable for existing trucks.

• DublinEconomyOct 1

  Irish Rail confirms funding limits for catering service across routes

  Iarnród Éireann confirmed that money is the issue preventing a full catering service on all Irish Rail routes. While the trolley has returned to busy services between Dublin and Belfast, and Cork and Dublin, expansion depends on viability studies. A pilot is underway on the Dublin Galway route to assess commercial operation with a supplier.

• DublinEconomySep 30

  Survey finds family support is key financial safety net in Ireland

  A new survey by Royal London Ireland found that one in seven people receive financial support from family. This figure rises to almost one in four for those aged 34 to 44. The data suggests family support is covering essentials like groceries and utilities, with Dublin being the most reliant area.

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