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In the face of mounting energy costs for people, and proposed increases in the carbon tax in Budget 2022, an emergency cap on energy prices must be implemented by the Government.

At Port of Waterford Port this week, Iarnród Eireann and XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of freight transportation solutions, launched a new rail freight service in each direction between Ballina and Waterford.

The drinks and hospitality industry is set to employ 140,000 people in 2022—40,000 fewer than in Q4 2019, the last pre-pandemic quarter, according to new analysis published by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI).

The average price of a three bedroom semi-detached dwelling has risen again to €170,000.00, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance. Across the county, the average time taken to sell has fallen from four weeks to two, the Q3 REA Average House Price Index shows.

Global Audio and Video Technology Powerhouse Poly today (Thursday) announced the opening of its new EMEA Centre of Excellence in Galway, expected to create more than 200 high-skilled jobs over the next five years. The global communications company is investing in the region to meet the growing demand for its premium audio and video products as businesses adjust to managing highly distributed workforces.

Auctioneera, Ireland’s largest fixed fee estate agency, has launched in Galway with Glenn Henley at the helm. Unlike estate agents that charge the seller of the property a percentage of the final sales price, Auctioneera charges a fixed fee of €1,695 for a full, no compromise, best-in-class estate agency service. The savings on offer are substantial. For example, a property that sells for €350,000 at 1.5 per cent plus VAT would mean a bill for the vendor of €6,457, with many estate agents charging a marketing fee to boot.

The QQI Level 5 retail pharmacy assistant course at Galway Community College Further Education will equip learners with the relevant knowledge and experience to work as a pharmacy counter assistant or pursue a pharmacy technician qualification in the future. From dispensing over-the-counter medications, and helping clients choose medical aids and appliances, to demonstrating and selling products, this course will also focus on a range of health related subjects relevant to employment as a pharmacy assistant.

Contracts were recently signed between Westmeath County Council and Sammon Developments Ltd. for the construction of ten new homes, associated parking, public open space and site development works at Cornamagh, Athlone, Co. Westmeath with construction to commence in September.

Triton Showers aims to achieve carbon net zero by 2025, in what will be its 50th anniversary year.

Housing prices rose by one percent between June and September and are now 9.1 percent higher than a year ago, according to the latest Daft.ie Sales Report released today by Ireland’s largest property website, Daft.ie.