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Dublin sixth most expensive office location in world

A new survey has said that Dublin is the sixth most expensive location for office space in the world.
The report by Lisney’s international partners compares office occupancy costs in 211 locations across 51 countries.
It shows that Dublin was the joint biggest riser in the rankings, up from 12th position last year.
The survey put London at [...]

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Ryanair criticises Aer Lingus fuel surcharges

Ryanair has today called on Aer Lingus to remove its fuel surcharges.
Speaking today, Ryanair’s Peter Sherrard, said: “By keeping its €35 fuel surcharges Aer Lingus is guilty of profiteering. The price of oil was $74 a barrel when Aer Lingus introduced its fuel surcharge last April, and even though oil now costs just $55 a [...]

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Rip-Off Ireland – Still Going Strong – Take Two!

So back in January we saw the usual price increases that appear to assault people in a new year – bus fares, cement, ESB, etc. I thought an update on a few other small but still important price increases that will reduce the old cash in our pockets:

Cost of basic stamp rises to 55c from [...]

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Ireland is now the richest non-oil country in the world

That is apart from the small financial hubs according to the Standard & Poor’s agency ratings. With the exception of world financial centres like Liechtenstein and Bermuda and [...]

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Charging for taking your bag on holidays!

Yes, its finally here, baggage charges, thank you Aer Lingus!
New charges for checked-in baggage on Aer Lingus short-haul flights to the UK and the rest of Europe come into effect today.
A fee of €8 per flight will be levied on every item of luggage checked in at airports.
A fee of €4 per flight is offered [...]

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Rip-Off Ireland – Still Going Strong!

UPDATE: Yes yet another price increase: Cost of basic stamp rises to 55c

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