New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4% in March from a record low of 3.9% a month earlier. The jobless rate in February had matched the previous record low recorded between October 2000 and April 2001 in the early days of the ‘Celtic Tiger’ boom. The […]
The number of personal injuries claims submitted to the Injuries Resolution Board last year rose by 1% to 20,318 when compared with 2023 – but still remain well below pre-pandemic levels. According to the board’s personal injuries and awards report for 2024, the volume of claims is down by 35% on what was seen in […]
In business, reputation is more than a vague concept—it’s a financial asset with measurable impact. At John P Burke, we believe that a strong brand reputation builds trust, attracts customers, s…
Subscription models have transformed the way businesses generate revenue. From software and digital services to physical products and even professional services, at John P Burke we’ve seen more …
Pricing isn’t just about numbers—it’s about perception. How your customers feel about your prices can have as much impact on your bottom line as the prices themselves. At John P Burk…
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), scaling up can be an exciting yet financially daunting prospect. Growth often requires significant investment—whether in staffing, infrastructure, …
The price of gold has been rising on global markets to near record highs. This time last year, gold prices on international markets were trading at below $2,000 (€1,848) per troy ounce. Now they are above $3,000 and predicted to rise further. Gold is often seen as a safer investment when there are political and […]
Most low-income households had to make high-risk changes to their finances to cope with the cost of living crisis, according to the latest ESRI research. Typical changes included entering arrears, taking on more debt, or eating into savings. The research, conducted by the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit, said such decision are linked to damaging long-term […]
The net wealth of Irish households has reached €1.2 trillion, of which €812 billion is property wealth The new Goodbody Guide to Inheritance and Estate Planning, published today, aims to help people manage the efficient transfer of wealth to the next generation. The report highlights how wealth is unevenly distributed across households with 49% of […]
Minister for Housing James Browne is to allocate €436m for social housing needs this year. This includes capital funding allocations of €325m to be used by local authorities for the second-hand social housing acquisitions programme. €111m has also been allocated for 82 new social housing projects which will provide over 1,300 newly built homes, delivered […]
