David Murphy

Economics and Public Affairs Editor

Paschal Donohoe said Ireland was approaching the trade tensions from a position of economic strength

Donohoe warns US tariffs could reduce Irish job growth

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has warned growth in employment in Ireland could be reduced by 2% or 3% as a result of US tariffs.

Business • 21 Mar 25

The National Claims Information Database report said 68% of settlements were made through litigation in 2023

68% of settlements made through litigation - report

Most injury insurance claims are settled through litigation as opposed to the State's Injuries Resolution Board, a new report by the Central Bank has found.

Business • 20 Mar 25

The median price of a home was €359,999 nationally in January, today's CSO figures show

Home prices rise by 8.1% in 12 months to January - CSO

Property prices rose by 8.1% in the 12 months to January this year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 19 Mar 25

It says the domestic economy will grow by 2.7% which is 0.5% lower than its last projection.

Central Bank reduces forecast for economic growth

The Central Bank has reduced its forecast for economic growth for this year due to rising uncertainty caused by the trade war between the US and EU.

Business • 19 Mar 25

New CSO figures show that exports to the US reached €11.7 billion in January 2024 - accounting for 48.4% of total good exports

Irish exports to US jump by 81% in January - CSO

There was an 81% surge in Irish exports to the US in January compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 18 Mar 25

Construction on the cable began in 2022 and it became fully operational this year

Wexford-Wales power interconnector sold in €1bn deal

A major electricity interconnector linking Co Wexford to Wales has been sold in a deal which values the infrastructure at €1 billion.

Business • 17 Mar 25

The US President's comments to the Taoiseach were both comforting and disconcerting

Ireland gets sucked deeper into messy Trump trade war

With signs already that Ireland's multinational jobs boom may be slowing, there is no doubt Donald Trump's policies will have huge repercussions for Ireland, writes David Murphy.

Analysis and Comment • 15 Mar 25

The total number of new homes approved annually fell by 20.6% in 2024 compared to an increase of 20% in 2023, new CSO figures show today

Number of apartments granted planning permission down 39%

New figures from the CSO show that the number of planning permissions granted for apartments fell by almost 39% last year when compared to 2023.

Business • 12 Mar 25

Matthew Gilbert, who refers to himself online as 'the Irish Viking' has previously claimed to be earning €50,000 a month through adult subscription service OnlyFans

Wicklow OnlyFans model appears on Tax Defaulters' list

A Co Wicklow OnlyFans model - and the company he owns - has appeared on Revenue's latest Tax Defaulters' list.

Business • 13 Mar 25

A review of rent controls comes as the housing crisis is worsening

Crunch time on rent caps - standing still not an option

Later this month, the State's Housing Agency is expected to report to the Government on its review of rent controls.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Mar 25