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  • David Murphy

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    Number of tourists down 7.5% so far this year - CSO

    The number of tourists coming to Ireland is down 7.5% so far this year compared to 2024, according to data from the Central Statistics Office.

    Business • 5 hrs
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    Buy LNG from US, ex-Commerce Secretary tells Donohoe

    A former US Commerce Secretary told Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe that the Irish Government should offer to buy more liquified natural gas from America and increase its defence spending in its negotiations with the Trump administration.

    Ireland • 7 hrs
    GDP is estimated to have risen by 10.5% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024, new CSO figures show

    Third quarter GDP 0.1% lower after first half surge - CSO

    Preliminary figures for economic growth show a marginal decrease of 0.1% in July, August and September of this year compared to the second quarter of the year.

    Business • 28 Oct
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    Ireland hopes for a discount for missing EU climate goals

    Ireland will miss its EU climate targets on agriculture, transport and buildings and likely face financial penalties, but can it secure concessions?

    Analysis and Comment • 28 Oct
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    Bank of Ireland upgrades Irish economic forecast

    Bank of Ireland has revised upwards its forecast for growth for the economy, after a similar move by Goodbody Stockbrokers earlier this week.

    Business • 24 Oct
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    New home completions in third quarter up 4% on last year

    The number of new homes built in July, August and September of this year was 9,235, a rise of 4% on the same period last year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

    Business • 23 Oct
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    Government plans electricity interconnector to Spain

    The Irish Government is going to sign an agreement early next year which would see an undersea electricity interconnector built to Spain.

    Business • 22 Oct
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    Economy to grow faster than expected this year - Goodbody

    The Irish economy will grow faster than anticipated this year as impact of US tariffs will not be as damaging as feared and the country "dodged a bullet" on US corporation tax changes, according to a new report by Goodbody Stockbrokers.

    Business • 22 Oct
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    Controversial rent reforms are hurtling down the track

    On Tuesday, the Cabinet approved an outline of new rental rules which are due to replace the current arrangements for tenants and landlords at the end of the year.

    Business • 20 Oct
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    Low probability of power shortages this winter - EirGrid

    The State body responsible for managing the national electricity grid said there is a low probability of power shortages this winter.

    Business • 16 Oct
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