David Murphy

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Central Bank Governor reappointed for second 7 year term

The Government has reappointed the Governor of the Central Bank Gabriel Makhlouf for a second seven-year term.

Business • 03 Mar

This photo shows QatarEnergy's operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City on March 2, 2026. Qatar suspended liquefied natural gas production on March 2, causing a massive leap in prices, after Iranian strikes hit Gulf energy facilities in a new es

European gas prices surge by 46% after Qatar Energy move

European gas prices have surged by 46% following a decision by Qatar Energy to halt production at a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant due to attacks in the Middle East.

Business • 04 Mar

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New rent rules come into effect

Controversial new rent rules have come into effect.

Business • 02 Mar

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AAB buys Dublin's FM Accountants and Carlow's LSMQ

UK group AAB has expanded its Irish footprint by acquiring Dublin's FM Accountants and Carlow-based LSMQ.

Business • 01 Mar

What does Trump's tariff chaos mean for Ireland?

Now that the dust has settled on the dramatic US Supreme Court ruling which rejected Donald Trump's tariffs, the immediate impact on Ireland has become clear.

Business • 28 Feb

Number of foreign visitors rose by 27% in January - CSO

There was a 27% increase in foreign visitors to Ireland last month with 429,8000 people making trips here compared to January of 2025, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 26 Feb

RTB rolls out information campaign ahead of rent changes

The State's Residential Tenancies Board is rolling out an information campaign from today informing tenants and landlords about new rent rules which come into effect from Sunday, 1 March.

Business • 25 Feb

The new US tariffs taking effect today only last for 150 days unless extended by US Congress and is widely seen as a bridge towards more durable trade policy

New US tariffs come in at lower 10% rate

The US has today imposed a new tariff of 10% on all goods not covered by exemptions, the US Customs and Border Protection said, the rate first announced by President Donald Trump on Friday rather than the 15% he promised a day later.

Business • 24 Feb

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Homes in Dublin, Wexford to join defective blocks scheme

Minister for Housing James Browne has sought Cabinet approval to extend the defective concrete blocks scheme to a number of homes in Co Wexford and in Fingal in Dublin.

Politics • 24 Feb

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Simon Harris's savings plan won't be get rich quick

A new State-backed savings scheme is on the way for those fortunate enough to have money to invest, amid warnings it must not be a tax break that's primarily useful to the wealthy.

Business • 21 Feb