GDP in Ireland to rise by 9% due to strong exports The domestic economy will grow by 3.2% this year and 2.6% in 2026, according to a forecast by consultancy EY. Business • 01 Oct 25
GDP in Ireland to rise by 9% due to strong exports The domestic economy will grow by 3.2% this year and 2.6% in 2026, according to a forecast by consultancy EY. Business • 01 Oct 25
Bespoke legislation for Dublin sewage scheme considered The Taoiseach has raised the possibility of using "bespoke legislation" to ensure a major sewage scheme for Dublin does not face further delays. Dublin • 30 Sep 25
Bespoke legislation for Dublin sewage scheme considered The Taoiseach has raised the possibility of using "bespoke legislation" to ensure a major sewage scheme for Dublin does not face further delays. Dublin • 30 Sep 25
Tourist numbers rise by 1.2% in August - CSO Tourist numbers in August, a key month for the hospitality industry, were up 1.2% compared to last year. Business • 29 Sep 25
Tourist numbers rise by 1.2% in August - CSO Tourist numbers in August, a key month for the hospitality industry, were up 1.2% compared to last year. Business • 29 Sep 25
Where do our taxes go and where will they go in future? Spending money wisely is perhaps one of the most important jobs for any government. Economic and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy looks at where Ireland's taxes go and where they will go in future. Clarity • 28 Sep 25
Where do our taxes go and where will they go in future? Spending money wisely is perhaps one of the most important jobs for any government. Economic and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy looks at where Ireland's taxes go and where they will go in future. Clarity • 28 Sep 25
Govt warned of 'damaging' economic effect of Budget spend The Government has been warned of the danger of overheating the economy with its planned €9.4 billion spending increase in the Budget next month by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Budget 2026 • 25 Sep 25
Govt warned of 'damaging' economic effect of Budget spend The Government has been warned of the danger of overheating the economy with its planned €9.4 billion spending increase in the Budget next month by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Budget 2026 • 25 Sep 25
Minister accepts Central Bank's spending assessment The Central Bank has warned the Government's planned Budget package of €9.4bn of additional spending is "too large" and "unnecessary". Budget 2026 • 18 Sep 25
Minister accepts Central Bank's spending assessment The Central Bank has warned the Government's planned Budget package of €9.4bn of additional spending is "too large" and "unnecessary". Budget 2026 • 18 Sep 25
Luxembourg's regulator to be quizzed on Israel decision Luxembourg's financial regulator is going to be questioned by politicians tomorrow following its decision to approve paperwork to allow Israel raise money in the EU. Business • 15 Sep 25
Luxembourg's regulator to be quizzed on Israel decision Luxembourg's financial regulator is going to be questioned by politicians tomorrow following its decision to approve paperwork to allow Israel raise money in the EU. Business • 15 Sep 25
Talks to continue over future of Kenny Jacobs at daa Talks are expected to continue over the coming days between legal representatives for the chief executive of the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) Kenny Jacobs and lawyers for the board of the organisation. Business • 14 Sep 25
Talks to continue over future of Kenny Jacobs at daa Talks are expected to continue over the coming days between legal representatives for the chief executive of the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) Kenny Jacobs and lawyers for the board of the organisation. Business • 14 Sep 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25