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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Eviction notices from landlords jump by 41% in Q4 - RTB The number of eviction notices issued by landlords rose by 41% in the last three months of 2025 compared to the same time a year earlier, according to data from the State's Residential Tenancies Board. Business • 19 Mar
Eviction notices from landlords jump by 41% in Q4 - RTB The number of eviction notices issued by landlords rose by 41% in the last three months of 2025 compared to the same time a year earlier, according to data from the State's Residential Tenancies Board. Business • 19 Mar
Irish economic model in need of urgent reform - report Ireland's economic model is in urgent need of reform to sustain high living standards, according to a new report. Business • 20 Mar
Irish economic model in need of urgent reform - report Ireland's economic model is in urgent need of reform to sustain high living standards, according to a new report. Business • 20 Mar
Number of homes granted planning permission up 7.9% - CSO The number of homes granted planning permission rose by 7.9% last year with 34,974 given the green light, up from 32,401 in 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Mar
Number of homes granted planning permission up 7.9% - CSO The number of homes granted planning permission rose by 7.9% last year with 34,974 given the green light, up from 32,401 in 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Mar
O'Brien welcomes decision on no Moriarty Tribunal charges Businessman Denis O'Brien has welcomed a decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions not to go ahead with criminal proceedings following the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal which were published in 2011. Ireland • 11 Mar
O'Brien welcomes decision on no Moriarty Tribunal charges Businessman Denis O'Brien has welcomed a decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions not to go ahead with criminal proceedings following the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal which were published in 2011. Ireland • 11 Mar
Govt cost-of-living measures reduced poverty risk - CSO Cost-of-living measures implemented by the Government last year reduced the number of people who were at risk of poverty, according to a study by the Central Statistics Office. Business • 11 Mar
Govt cost-of-living measures reduced poverty risk - CSO Cost-of-living measures implemented by the Government last year reduced the number of people who were at risk of poverty, according to a study by the Central Statistics Office. Business • 11 Mar
