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  • David Murphy

    Economics and Public Affairs Editor

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    Euro banknotes, a calculator with inflation written on it

    Home heating oil jumps 67%, as March inflation hits 3.6%

    The average price of home heating oil rocketed by 67.5% between February and March of this year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

    Business • 10 hrs
    A report by website MyHome said that asking price inflation was running at 4.7% nationally in Q1

    Asking price inflation at lowest rate in over 2 years

    The rate of inflation of asking prices for houses and apartments has dropped to its lowest level in two years.

    Business • 10 hrs
    Fuel pump close up

    What does the ceasefire mean for Irish consumers?

    With a sudden drop in the price of oil and stock markets surging, on the surface, the ceasefire looks like good news.

    Business • 19 hrs
    Dublin aerial view with Liffey river and O'Connell bridge during sunset

    Strong economy boosts tax receipts 3.4% in Q1

    The strong economy resulted in a 3.4% increase in taxes collected in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2025.

    Business • 07 Apr
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    Credit unions to expand further into mortgage market

    Ireland's credit union movement has taken a step to significantly increase its ability to expand further into the mortgage market in competition with the banks.

    Business • 07 Apr
    The rise in the number of private cars has been proportionately faster than population growth

    Why is traffic congestion so bad?

    Did you ever wonder why it seems to take longer and longer to commute by car? There are various reasons. But the growing number of cars on the road is a major factor, writes David Murphy.

    Analysis and Comment • 28 Mar
    Smoke rises after airstrikes in Tehran, Iran on 13 March 2026

    Energy shock may lead to 4% inflation - Central Bank

    A severe energy shock scenario caused by the Iran war could push inflation above 4% this year, according to the Central Bank.

    Business • 26 Mar
    Oil pump with an Iran flag in the background

    ESRI warns higher energy prices will push up inflation

    Higher energy prices caused by the Iran war will push the rate of inflation to an average of 3.2% this year up from 2.2% in 2025, according to a forecast from the Economic and Research Institute.

    Business • 25 Mar
    Bank of Ireland said the recent surge in petrol and diesel will add to the increase in the cost of living

    Bank of Ireland warns inflation could reach 4%

    The recent sharp rise in energy prices is likely to push the rate of inflation this month to between 3.5% and 4% - up from 2.7% in February, according to Bank of Ireland.

    Ireland • 23 Mar
    Eviction notice placed on wooden desk in living space setting

    Revealed: Landlords' furious emails to ministers

    The increase in eviction notices won't come as a surprise to Cabinet members because many received correspondence from property owners before the legislation was enacted, writes David Murphy.

    Business • 22 Mar
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