# spending power

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Irish consumers haven't felt this good for 10 years

The figures from the ESRI and KBC Bank Ireland show consumer sentiment at its highest point for ten years.

10.6k

Jan 12th 2016, 3:12 PM

Reddan refuses to accept Leinster have slipped behind wealthy Top 14 clubs

The 35-year-old says an acceptance of that narrative cannot be afforded.

5.3k

Dec 22nd 2015, 6:30 AM

The Top 14 clubs' budgets make for eye-watering reading again this season

The average provisional budget for the 2015/16 season is €21.5 million.

7.1k

Aug 20th 2015, 4:35 PM

'The reality is that we are not going to be able to match France'

IRFU chief executive Philip Browne is aware of the ever-growing threat from the Top 14.

13.0k

Aug 15th 2015, 8:30 AM

Zebre might sneakily be plotting a Toulon-style world domination after adding another import

A 38-times capped Aussie scrum-half is a good coup for Zebre.

11.3k

Apr 17th 2015, 5:28 PM

Transfer season is underway in France as Ashley-Cooper signs for Bordeaux

The Top 14 club have been building impressively in recent seasons.

6.8k

Dec 17th 2014, 3:20 PM

Consumer confidence rises slightly in March

The marginal increase comes amid concerns about the looming property tax and cuts to pay outlined in the Croke Park II deal.

3.2k

Apr 8th 2013, 1:03 PM