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  • David Murphy

    Economics and Public Affairs Editor

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    Cost-of-living packages the norm, cutting them is hard

    The Government is adamant that there won't be any cost-of-living measures in the Budget to be announced on 7 October, but that may be difficult to deliver as food prices rise.

    Analysis and Comment • 13 Sep
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    Rising health spend 'key challenge' for public finances

    Rising health spending is going be a "key challenge" for the public finances if it continues at its current trajectory, according to the Government.

    Business • 11 Sep
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    Average rents for new tenancies up 5.5% in Q1 - RTB

    The average rents for new tenancies nationally rose by 5.5% annually to €1,696 in the first three months of the year.

    Business • 12 Sep
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    Population could grow much faster than expected - report

    Ireland's population could grow much faster than previously expected, according to new scenarios published by the Department of Finance.

    Ireland • 10 Sep
    Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the Budget tax package of €1.5 billion cannot be exceeded

    Donohoe warns Govt against once-off measures in Budget

    Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has warned that the Government must change course in the upcoming Budget and move away from one-off cost of living measures

    Ireland • 09 Sep
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    Interest paid on Ireland's borrowings to rise - report

    The amount the State pays in interest on the country's borrowings is going to rise in the coming years, a new report from the Department of Finance has warned.

    Business • 05 Sep
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    Exports push GDP 18.5% higher in first half of 2025 - CSO

    The domestic economy, excluding the impact of foreign companies, grew by a healthy 3.8% in the first six months of the year.

    Business • 04 Sep
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    Tax collected by State so far this year up 7.3% on 2024

    Taxes collected by the State so far this year are 7.3% up on 2024, leaving the Government in a strong position ahead of next month's Budget.

    Business • 04 Sep
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    Israel moves bond approval from Ireland to Luxembourg

    The latest bond prospectus issued by Israel has been approved by Luxembourg and not the Central Bank in Ireland.

    Ireland • 01 Sep
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    Reducing immigration unlikely to help housing crisis

    The bedrock of any Government's planning is demographics and the number of people living in a country and a reliable forecast for population growth are vital.

    Business • 30 Aug
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