1 week ago Consumer watchdog needs powers to 'interrogate' supermarkets over high grocery prices, TD says

A 2023 study found competition in the sector had improved and there was no evidence of ‘excessive pricing’.

Economics

3 w. ago Public ethics watchdog to investigate comments made by Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn

The Standards in Public Office Commission will hold a hearing with O’Flynn’s legal team on Monday.

Events

3 w. ago Investigation to be launched into "concerning" rental inflation in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Residential Tenancies Board is set to investigate “concerning” trends in rent inflation in Galway. At the end of 2024, the average rent for new tenancies nationwide was €1,680 – an increase of 5.5 percent compared to the end of 2023 For existing tenancies, the figure was […] The post Investigation to be launched into "concerning" rental inflation in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

3 w. ago Persistently high rents in Galway to be investigated amid ‘unusual’ trends in data

The RTB said Galway had experienced eight consecutive quarters of high growth in rent prices

Events

3 w. ago 'Concerning trends' in Galway's rental sector to be investigated by watchdog

The Residential Tenancies Board says it’s taking the action following ‘unusual patterns of rental inflation’ in Galway.

Events

3 w. ago Galway’s persistently high rents to be investigated by RTB following ‘concerning’ trends in new data

Residential Tenancies Board report: Eight consecutive quarters of high growth in new tenancy rent prices in county

Events

3 w. ago Road hauliers accuse the RSA of mismanaging driving test system

New Garda figures have revealed a 35 per cent increase in the numbers of learner drivers in Galway caught driving unaccompanied. That – mirroring the trend nationally – has led the Irish Road Haulage Association to call for a root and branch review of the Road Safety Authority and their operation of the Irish driving […] The post Road hauliers accuse the RSA of mismanaging driving test system appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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