David Murphy

Economics and Public Affairs Editor

Number of foreign visitors rose by 27% in January - CSO

There was a 27% increase in foreign visitors to Ireland last month with 429,8000 people making trips here compared to January of 2025, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 26 Feb

RTB rolls out information campaign ahead of rent changes

The State's Residential Tenancies Board is rolling out an information campaign from today informing tenants and landlords about new rent rules which come into effect from Sunday, 1 March.

Business • 25 Feb

The new US tariffs taking effect today only last for 150 days unless extended by US Congress and is widely seen as a bridge towards more durable trade policy

New US tariffs come in at lower 10% rate

The US has today imposed a new tariff of 10% on all goods not covered by exemptions, the US Customs and Border Protection said, the rate first announced by President Donald Trump on Friday rather than the 15% he promised a day later.

Business • 24 Feb

Cracked concrete wall at the adge of building window

Homes in Dublin, Wexford to join defective blocks scheme

Minister for Housing James Browne has sought Cabinet approval to extend the defective concrete blocks scheme to a number of homes in Co Wexford and in Fingal in Dublin.

Politics • 24 Feb

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Simon Harris's savings plan won't be get rich quick

A new State-backed savings scheme is on the way for those fortunate enough to have money to invest, amid warnings it must not be a tax break that's primarily useful to the wealthy.

Business • 21 Feb

The US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing a swathe of tariffs that upended global trade

Impact of tariff fiasco will take time to become clear

The full ramifications of what Donald Trump has announced in relation to tariffs may not become clear for some time, leaving exporters to the US facing more uncertainty, writes David Murphy.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Feb

Three multinationals paying 46% of Corporation Tax - IFAC

The State's fiscal watchdog has estimated that almost half of the Corporation Tax collected by the State is paid by three multinational companies.

Business • 19 Feb

Residential property prices rose by 7% nationally last year (File image)

Cost of buying home in Dublin reaches €500,000 - CSO

The median cost of buying a home in Dublin has now reached €500,000, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Ireland • 18 Feb

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Entry-level tech jobs being impacted by AI, says Dept

Entry level jobs in the technology sector are beginning to be impacted by growth in Artificial Intelligence, according to a report by the Department of Finance.

Ireland • 18 Feb

The study found a higher level of support for Government spending on older people and childcare for working families

34% back higher taxes for better services - ESRI

Just over a third of people would agree with higher taxes if it would mean better services, a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found.

Business • 18 Feb