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David Murphy

Economics and Public Affairs Editor

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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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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