Exports down 35% in January due to lower pharma figures New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports from Ireland saw a sharp fall in January from the same month the previous year on the back of lower pharma exports. Business • 19 Mar
Exports down 35% in January due to lower pharma figures New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports from Ireland saw a sharp fall in January from the same month the previous year on the back of lower pharma exports. Business • 19 Mar
Property price growth rises to 7% in January - CSO CSO residential property prices increased by 7% in the 12 months to January, up from the 6.9% recorded in the year to December 2025. Business • 18 Mar
Property price growth rises to 7% in January - CSO CSO residential property prices increased by 7% in the 12 months to January, up from the 6.9% recorded in the year to December 2025. Business • 18 Mar
Household saving rate eases to 12.4% in Q4 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that households saved 12.4%, or €1 in €8, of their disposable income in the fourth quarter of 2025. Business • 16 Mar
Household saving rate eases to 12.4% in Q4 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that households saved 12.4%, or €1 in €8, of their disposable income in the fourth quarter of 2025. Business • 16 Mar
Number of homes granted planning permission up 7.9% - CSO The number of homes granted planning permission rose by 7.9% last year with 34,974 given the green light, up from 32,401 in 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Mar
Number of homes granted planning permission up 7.9% - CSO The number of homes granted planning permission rose by 7.9% last year with 34,974 given the green light, up from 32,401 in 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Mar
Annual inflation steady at 2.7% in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the annual rate of inflation was unchanged at 2.7% in February from the previous month. Business • 12 Mar
Annual inflation steady at 2.7% in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the annual rate of inflation was unchanged at 2.7% in February from the previous month. Business • 12 Mar
22% of new private cars licensed so far in 2026 electric New figures from the Central Statistics Office show an 8% increase in the number of new private electric cars licensed for the first time in February, with the figure rising to 3,074 from 2,853 the same month in 2025. Business • 11 Mar
22% of new private cars licensed so far in 2026 electric New figures from the Central Statistics Office show an 8% increase in the number of new private electric cars licensed for the first time in February, with the figure rising to 3,074 from 2,853 the same month in 2025. Business • 11 Mar
Prices paid to farmers up 12% to €14 billion - CSO Prices paid to farmers for their produce rose by 12% to €14 billion last year, driven largely by a 43% increase in cattle prices, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 09 Mar
Prices paid to farmers up 12% to €14 billion - CSO Prices paid to farmers for their produce rose by 12% to €14 billion last year, driven largely by a 43% increase in cattle prices, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 09 Mar
Rise in Live Register claimants in February - CSO Just over 169,500 people were on the Live Register in February, according to the Central Statistics Office, up 4,200 year-on-year. Business • 09 Mar
Rise in Live Register claimants in February - CSO Just over 169,500 people were on the Live Register in February, according to the Central Statistics Office, up 4,200 year-on-year. Business • 09 Mar
Number of women in employment up 82.1% since 2000 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the estimated number of women in employment jumped by 82.1% to a total of 1,328,900 in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 729,900 reported in the fourth quarter of 2000. Business • 06 Mar
Number of women in employment up 82.1% since 2000 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the estimated number of women in employment jumped by 82.1% to a total of 1,328,900 in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 729,900 reported in the fourth quarter of 2000. Business • 06 Mar
Domestic economy grows better than expected 4.9% in 2025 The domestic economy grew by 4.9% last year which was significantly faster than had been expected, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 05 Mar
Domestic economy grows better than expected 4.9% in 2025 The domestic economy grew by 4.9% last year which was significantly faster than had been expected, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 05 Mar
Monthly unemployment rate for February steady at 4.6% New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Ireland's unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.6% in February after data for January was revised down from 4.7%. Business • 04 Mar
Monthly unemployment rate for February steady at 4.6% New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Ireland's unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.6% in February after data for January was revised down from 4.7%. Business • 04 Mar
Inflation estimated to have dipped to 2.4% in February Annual consumer price inflation fell slightly to 2.4% in February from 2.5% in January, the latest flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices from the Central Statistics Office shows today. Business • 02 Mar
Inflation estimated to have dipped to 2.4% in February Annual consumer price inflation fell slightly to 2.4% in February from 2.5% in January, the latest flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices from the Central Statistics Office shows today. Business • 02 Mar
Retail sales jump 3% year-on-year in January New provisional figures from the Central Statistics Office show that retail sales rose by 1.5% in January from the previous month and were 3% higher than a year earlier, rising at the quickest year-on-year pace in four months. Business • 27 Feb
Retail sales jump 3% year-on-year in January New provisional figures from the Central Statistics Office show that retail sales rose by 1.5% in January from the previous month and were 3% higher than a year earlier, rising at the quickest year-on-year pace in four months. Business • 27 Feb
Number of foreign visitors rose by 27% in January - CSO There was a 27% increase in foreign visitors to Ireland last month with 429,8000 people making trips here compared to January of 2025, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 26 Feb
Number of foreign visitors rose by 27% in January - CSO There was a 27% increase in foreign visitors to Ireland last month with 429,8000 people making trips here compared to January of 2025, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 26 Feb
Building & construction production volumes down 5% in Q4 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of production in the building and construction industry fell by 5% between the third quarter of 2025 and the fourth quarter of 2025. Business • 25 Feb
Building & construction production volumes down 5% in Q4 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of production in the building and construction industry fell by 5% between the third quarter of 2025 and the fourth quarter of 2025. Business • 25 Feb
Average weekly earnings up 3.1% in fourth quarter of 2025 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that average earnings in the economy continue to increase on an annual basis on the back of a stable job vacancy rate since over the last two years, as well as annual employment growth of 2%. Business • 24 Feb
Average weekly earnings up 3.1% in fourth quarter of 2025 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that average earnings in the economy continue to increase on an annual basis on the back of a stable job vacancy rate since over the last two years, as well as annual employment growth of 2%. Business • 24 Feb
Annual wholesale electricity prices down 24% in January New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices rose by 17.1% in January compared with December but were 24.2% lower than in January 2025. Business • 23 Feb
Annual wholesale electricity prices down 24% in January New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices rose by 17.1% in January compared with December but were 24.2% lower than in January 2025. Business • 23 Feb
Unemployment rate drops to 4.4%, CSO figures show The unemployment rate stood at 4.4% in the fourth quarter of last year. The figure represents a drop of 0.9% on the third quarter of 2025, according to data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 20 Feb
Unemployment rate drops to 4.4%, CSO figures show The unemployment rate stood at 4.4% in the fourth quarter of last year. The figure represents a drop of 0.9% on the third quarter of 2025, according to data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 20 Feb
Cost of buying home in Dublin reaches €500,000 - CSO The median cost of buying a home in Dublin has now reached €500,000, according to the Central Statistics Office. Ireland • 18 Feb
Cost of buying home in Dublin reaches €500,000 - CSO The median cost of buying a home in Dublin has now reached €500,000, according to the Central Statistics Office. Ireland • 18 Feb
Exports hit record level of €260.3 billion in 2025 - CSO Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show the value of exports rose by 16.4% to a record level of €260.3 billion in 2025 on the back of a surge of frontloaded exports during the first half of the year due to threatened US tariffs. Business • 17 Feb
Exports hit record level of €260.3 billion in 2025 - CSO Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show the value of exports rose by 16.4% to a record level of €260.3 billion in 2025 on the back of a surge of frontloaded exports during the first half of the year due to threatened US tariffs. Business • 17 Feb
Cost of making pancakes up 35% over last 5 years - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office, ahead of Pancake Tuesday tomorrow, show that the cost of making pancakes has risen by 35.2% over the last five years. Business • 16 Feb
Cost of making pancakes up 35% over last 5 years - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office, ahead of Pancake Tuesday tomorrow, show that the cost of making pancakes has risen by 35.2% over the last five years. Business • 16 Feb
IPAs working in 2024 earned about €544 per week - CSO International Protection Applicants (IPAs) who had jobs in 2024 earned about €544 per week, compared to typical workers who earned around €712 per week. Ireland • 13 Feb
IPAs working in 2024 earned about €544 per week - CSO International Protection Applicants (IPAs) who had jobs in 2024 earned about €544 per week, compared to typical workers who earned around €712 per week. Ireland • 13 Feb
61% jump in number of new EVs licensed in January - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office reveal a 61% jump in the number of new private electric cars (EVs) licensed for the first time in January. Business • 13 Feb
61% jump in number of new EVs licensed in January - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office reveal a 61% jump in the number of new private electric cars (EVs) licensed for the first time in January. Business • 13 Feb
Number of people on Live Register ease in January New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for January was 171,300 people, a decrease of 1,200 people from the previous month. Business • 09 Feb
Number of people on Live Register ease in January New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for January was 171,300 people, a decrease of 1,200 people from the previous month. Business • 09 Feb
Jobless rate steady at 4.7% after revisions - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.7% in January after data for the preceding months were revised down. Business • 05 Feb
Jobless rate steady at 4.7% after revisions - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.7% in January after data for the preceding months were revised down. Business • 05 Feb
