Good morning! Here's what you need to know today about Ireland's economy.

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🇮🇪 Ireland

• Rent on new tenancies rises by an average of €153 a month — landlords are using loopholes in the rules to raise prices by up to four times what the legal rent cap allows. Independent, September 3, 2026
• Dublin is now more expensive to live in than any other EU capital — the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city has reached €2,043 a month, and the cost of living rose 6.6% in a year, according to a survey cited by the Irish Sun. The Irish Sun, September 3, 2026
• Paddy Power could close up to 100 shops, putting 400 jobs at risk — the betting group, which owns Betfair and Sky Bet, cites high costs, online competition, and rising betting taxes in the UK; the closures could happen as soon as this year. Irish Examiner, September 3, 2026
• Dublin Bus opens a recruitment drive for women drivers — full-time driver pay ranges from €893.06 to €1,034.03 a week (on a 6-year scale), while part-time drivers earn €22.90 to €26.51 an hour; fluent spoken and written English and a valid category B driving licence held for at least 2 years are required (no prior bus-driving experience needed). Upcoming open days: September 5 and 26. RSVP Live, September 3, 2026

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💡 What this means for you

• If you're apartment-hunting right now, don't be surprised by prices well above what you saw a few months ago — it's worth checking the property's rental history, since part of the increase is coming from loopholes in the rent-cap law, not just supply and demand.
• If you're job-hunting without relying on visa sponsorship, the Dublin Bus recruitment drive is worth a look: the requirements are straightforward (category B licence held 2+ years and fluent English), pay is clearly stated, and open days are coming up on September 5 and 26.

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Sources for this edition: Independent, The Irish Sun, Irish Examiner, RSVP Live

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