David Murphy

Economics and Public Affairs Editor

Tax take to end of October up 5.3% on same period in 2024

Total taxes collected so far this year reached €77 billion, which is 5.3% ahead of the same period in 2024 indicating the economy continues to perform well.

Business • 12 hrs

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe TD and John McCarthy, Chief Economist in the Department of Finance

Stark reality: future threatened by debt and ageing

One criticism made of governments and civil servants in the past is that they did not plan sufficiently for the future, writes David Murphy.

Analysis and Comment • 14 hrs

An image of Paschal Donohoe sitting down at a press conference

Ireland faces falling tax revenues as population ages

Ireland faces a surge in the number of older people as a proportion of the population, falling tax revenues and increased fiscal deficits, according to a new report by the Department of Finance.

Ireland • 21 hrs

Ex-Central Bank boss criticises banks on tracker scandal

The former governor of the Central Bank, Patrick Honohan, has said the organisation was probably too trusting of the banks when it was dealing with the tracker mortgage scandal.

Business • 03 Nov

Why damage from US tariffs may not be as bad as feared

A former US Commerce Secretary, who served during Donald Trump's first term in office, believes Ireland will avoid the most painful consequences of White House's economic policies.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Nov

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Average motor insurance costs up 9% in 2024 to over €620

The average price of motor insurance rose 9% between 2023 and 2024 to reach €623, according to the Central Bank.

Business • 31 Oct

General view of a branch of PTSB in Finglas, Dublin

What does the sale of PTSB mean for consumers?

PTSB bank has been put up for sale. Our Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy explains its impact.

Analysis and Comment • 30 Oct

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 • 29 Oct

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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 • 29 Oct

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