David Murphy

Economics and Public Affairs Editor

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

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

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

The ECB had been expected to continue to reduce borrowing costs to 2% this year

ECB cut: Good news for borrowers but will there be more?

The news that the European Central Bank has cut interest rates for the sixth time in the past 12 months is a positive development for Irish consumers and businesses.

Analysis and Comment • 07 Mar

GDP, which includes the multinationals activity, rose by 1.2% last year

Domestic economy posts 'healthy' growth of 2.7% in 2024

The domestic economy grew by a healthy 2.7% last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 06 Mar

The State's coffers benefitted from a €1.7 billion payment in February, which was part of the Apple settlement

Tax receipts in year to February up 12% on last year

Tax receipts in the first two months of this year are up 12% on the same time in 2024, indicating that the economy continues to power ahead.

Business • 05 Mar

MinisterJack Chambers said tariffs would impose a 'serious risk to the Irish economy'

Govt 'scenario planning' for effects of US tariffs on EU

The Government is scenario planning for effects of tariffs being imposed on goods from Ireland by the Trump administration, according to the Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers.

Business • 05 Mar

Residential construction declined by 0.1% in the final three months of last year compared to the same period in 2023.

No sign of increased house or apartment building

New figures from the Central Statistic Office show there is no sign of an increase in the building of houses and apartments.

Business • 04 Mar

Ireland exports €72 billion of goods to the US of which €58 billion is pharmaceuticals

Irish companies warned to prepare for possible US tariffs

The Irish Exporters Association has warned companies to prepare for the possibility of tariffs being imposed on exports from the EU to the US.

Business • 04 Mar

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