Was it wise for Harris to become Minister for Finance? Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy analyses the potential pitfalls of Simon Harris's decision to replace Paschal Donohoe as Minister for Finance. Analysis and Comment • 23 Nov 25
Was it wise for Harris to become Minister for Finance? Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy analyses the potential pitfalls of Simon Harris's decision to replace Paschal Donohoe as Minister for Finance. Analysis and Comment • 23 Nov 25
Unemployment rate hits highest level since 2021 - CSO The unemployment rate for 15 to 65-year-olds reached 5.3% in the third quarter of this year, up 0.8 percentage points from 4.5% the same time in 2024. Business • 20 Nov 25
Unemployment rate hits highest level since 2021 - CSO The unemployment rate for 15 to 65-year-olds reached 5.3% in the third quarter of this year, up 0.8 percentage points from 4.5% the same time in 2024. Business • 20 Nov 25
Departments allowed to spend €4.1bn above original plan The Government has agreed to allow departments to increase spending by a total of €4.1 billion for 2025 over revised estimates where were announced at the end of last year. Business • 19 Nov 25
Departments allowed to spend €4.1bn above original plan The Government has agreed to allow departments to increase spending by a total of €4.1 billion for 2025 over revised estimates where were announced at the end of last year. Business • 19 Nov 25
Property prices now 23% higher than peak of boom in 2007 Property prices rose by 7.6% in the 12 months to September, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 19 Nov 25
Property prices now 23% higher than peak of boom in 2007 Property prices rose by 7.6% in the 12 months to September, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 19 Nov 25
'Prudent Paschal' navigates his way to Washington Paschal Donohoe's innate caution, unflappable demeanour and ability to largely avoid political trouble has been his hallmark. Analysis and Comment • 19 Nov 25
'Prudent Paschal' navigates his way to Washington Paschal Donohoe's innate caution, unflappable demeanour and ability to largely avoid political trouble has been his hallmark. Analysis and Comment • 19 Nov 25
Donohoe resigns from Government for World Bank role Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has resigned from his role in Government to take up a position at the World Bank. Politics • 18 Nov 25
Donohoe resigns from Government for World Bank role Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has resigned from his role in Government to take up a position at the World Bank. Politics • 18 Nov 25
Central Bank chief warns on soaring global share prices The head of the Central Bank has warned about soaring share prices on international stock markets and the potential for a "correction". Business • 17 Nov 25
Central Bank chief warns on soaring global share prices The head of the Central Bank has warned about soaring share prices on international stock markets and the potential for a "correction". Business • 17 Nov 25
5 takeaways from Government's housing plan David Murphy outlines five takeaways from the Government's new housing plan. Analysis and Comment • 14 Nov 25
5 takeaways from Government's housing plan David Murphy outlines five takeaways from the Government's new housing plan. Analysis and Comment • 14 Nov 25
Government defends removing targets from housing plan The Government has defended the removal of annual targets for housing delivery with the Minister for Housing saying they "can become a distraction". Politics • 14 Nov 25
Government defends removing targets from housing plan The Government has defended the removal of annual targets for housing delivery with the Minister for Housing saying they "can become a distraction". Politics • 14 Nov 25
Did previous housing plans deliver on promises? As the Government launches a new housing plan, take a look back at previous governments' housing plans and the data behind missed targets. Clarity • 13 Nov 25
Did previous housing plans deliver on promises? As the Government launches a new housing plan, take a look back at previous governments' housing plans and the data behind missed targets. Clarity • 13 Nov 25
