David Murphy

Economics and Public Affairs Editor

New figures show the number of private landlords is growing

Is it true the number of landlords is falling?

For many years the narrative that landlords were leaving the market in droves has been highlighted as an indicator of a dysfunctional rental sector, but figures published by Residential Tenancies Board this week challenge that narrative, writes David Murphy.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Mar

The Central Bank found that the company failed to make the reports in compliance with market abuse regulations

Stockbrokers fined over breach of insider trading rules

The Central Bank has fined Dublin-based stockbrokers Cantor Fitzgerald €452,790 for failing to report suspicious transactions to regulators in breach of insider trading rules.

Business • 27 Feb

Donald Trump had previously hinted that he would introduce an import tax of that level on pharmaceuticals arriving from the EU

Donald Trump's 25% tariff threat a negative for Ireland

US President Donald Trump's broad hint that he will impose a 25% tariff on European Union goods is certainly a negative development, writes David Murphy.

Analysis and Comment • 26 Feb

The number of private landlords increased by 4.5% to 105,594 last year

Number of private tenancies rose 7.6% in 2024 - RTB

Despite concerns that landlords are leaving the market, new research from the State body which regulates the rental sector shows the number of registered private tenancies rose by 7.6% last year to 240,964.

Ireland • 26 Feb

NAMA was set up during the financial crisis when Ireland's banks were overwhelmed with bad loans lent to developers

What is NAMA and Project Eagle?

Why was the National Assets Management Agency set up and what was its purpose?

Ireland • 25 Feb

The probe examined the disposal of a portfolio of loans called Project Eagle to US fund Cerberus

Investigation criticises NAMA's sale of assets in NI

A Commission of Investigation appointed to examine the sale of assets in Northern Ireland by the State's National Asset Management Agency found the strategy "was appropriate in the circumstances", but has raised issues regarding the agency's handling of conflicts of interest.

Business • 26 Feb

The rate of increase is marginally slower than the 6.8% rise recorded in 2023

Advertised rents rose by 5.7% in 2024 - Daft.ie report

Advertised rents rose by an average of 5.7% last year, according to the latest report by property listings website Daft.ie.

Ireland • 24 Feb

The European Real Estate Investment Conference takes place in Cannes

State to woo property funds to address housing crisis

The Irish State is to take part in an international property conference in France next month in an effort to attract investment into residential construction.

Business • 21 Feb