David Murphy

Economics and Public Affairs Editor

Earlier this week Taoiseach Micheál Martin expressed hope that the EU and US could reach a framework agreement

Next fortnight crucial for Ireland amid US tariff threats

The next two weeks will be crucial for Ireland and the European Union after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs of 30% if Brussels fails to reach a deal with Washington before the 1 August deadline, writes David Murphy

Analysis and Comment • 14 Jul

A map showing the plan for the Greater Dublin Drainage Project from Uisce Éireann

Planning granted for Dublin sewage and drainage project

Planning approval has been given to a major €1.3 billion sewage and drainage scheme for Dublin which is critical to the provision of housing in future years.

Dublin • 10 Jul

A viewpoint over O Connell Bridge and Dublin City

Irish economy grew by 4.8% in 2024 - CSO

Ireland's national income, a key measure of economic growth, rose by 4.8% last year according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 08 Jul

Trump signs order delaying tariff deadline to 1 August

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order delaying the date on which so-called "reciprocal tariffs" affecting dozens of economies, including the EU, will take effect.

Politics • 07 Jul

Property asking prices rising 7% annually - report

Asking prices for houses and apartments are rising at 7% annually, according to the latest quarterly report by property website MyHome.ie in conjunction with Bank of Ireland.

Ireland • 07 Jul

Tax collected in first half of year up 7% to nearly €48bn

The amount of money collected in tax in the first half of the year rose almost 7% to €47.7bn compare to the same period last year reflecting strong economic growth despite concerns about the impact of US tariffs.

Business • 03 Jul

Water and energy infrastructure need investment "at pace"

Uisce Éireann and ESB Networks have told politicians on the Oireachtas Housing Committee that the electricity and water infrastructure needs investment "at pace" if it is to keep up with the Government's plans to build 300,000 homes between now and 2029

Business • 01 Jul

560,000 tourists arrived in the State last month, down 10% on the same time last year

10% fall in number of foreign visitors here in May - CSO

There was a 10% drop in foreign visitors to Ireland in May compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 30 Jun

Local councils won't be able to grant planning permission for new homes in Dublin beyond 2028 without the go-ahead for a major new drainage scheme

Why new homes may not get planning in Dublin after 2028

"The chain is only as strong as its weakest link." Eighteenth century philosopher Thomas Reid's quote could be applied to building houses in Dublin. That weak link is water.

Analysis and Comment • 28 Jun

ESRI downgrades house building, domestic growth forecasts

The Economic and Social Research Institute has downgraded its forecast for house building and growth in the domestic economy for this year.

Ireland • 26 Jun