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Shortage of 38,900 student beds in Irish cities

The limited development of purpose-built student accommodation in recent years has led to a deficit of at least 38,900 bed spaces in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway at the end of 2025, according to a report by Sherry FitzGerald.

Business • 8 hrs

Most of the renewable energy generated last month came from wind, amounting to 33% of all the electricity used in January.

Wind provided 33% of all electricity in January

Almost 40% of all electricity in January this year was generated by renewables. This is according to provisional data from Eirgrid. The figures from Ireland's electricity grid operator and developer reveal that 39% of electricity in January came from renewable sources.

Business • 13 Feb

46% of CEOs delay investment due to geopolitics - EY

Geopolitical uncertainty is actively reshaping business decision making, with 46% of CEOs halting or delaying investments, 28% accelerating them and 40% shifting suppliers to different markets.

Business • 04 Feb

Donnybrook Fair in Dundrum closing on Saturday

Donnybrook Fair in Dundrum will close its doors on January 24, according to a statement issued by owner Musgrave Group to RTÉ News.

Business • 19 Jan

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Increase in creditor enforced insolvencies in 2025

The number of insolvencies enforced by creditors increased in 2025 driven by the rise of alternative and international lenders on the market, according to Deloitte's latest figures.

Business • 09 Jan

Women in Finance Charter to get more funding from Govt

Women in Finance Charter, the initiative aimed at increasing the proportion of women at senior levels in finance, has received further funding from the Department of Finance.

Business • 08 Jan

A viewpoint over O Connell Bridge and Dublin City

Dublin businesses turn to AI, up prices amid rising costs

Regulation, labour and property costs are among major constraints for businesses in the capital, according to a survey done by Dublin Chamber.

Business • 07 Jan

A decline in mortgage approvals in November 2025, but first-time buyer mortgages hit record levels - BPFI

Slowdown in mortgage approvals end of 2025 – BPFI

The latest figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland indicate a moderate decline in the number of mortgage approvals. A total of 4,251 mortgages were approved in November 2025, a decrease of 11.1% month-on-month and a 3.4% decline compared with the same period last year.

Business • 07 Jan

Data usage surged while phone calls declined in 2025

Consumers have increased the use of mobile data as voice calls declined, according to the latest figures from Vodafone Ireland.

Business • 05 Jan

A Ukrainian flag is seen attached to a burned car at the site of a heavily damaged residential building following Russian air strike in the city of Ternopil

Ukraine peace plan amendments 'don't suit' Russia

Naturally, Moscow would have much preferred the original US 28-point peace plan. Some commentators in pro-Kremlin media hailed it as the first framework that almost entirely reflects Russia's demands.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Nov 25