Domestic economy up 4.1% in first nine months of 2025 The domestic economy expanded quickly in the first nine months of this year compared to the same period last year with growth of 4.1%. Business • 6 hrs
Domestic economy up 4.1% in first nine months of 2025 The domestic economy expanded quickly in the first nine months of this year compared to the same period last year with growth of 4.1%. Business • 6 hrs
Unemployment rate edges down to 4.9% in November - CSO The monthly unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in November from 5% in October, new figures the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 03 Dec
Unemployment rate edges down to 4.9% in November - CSO The monthly unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in November from 5% in October, new figures the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 03 Dec
Consumer prices rise 3.2% in 12 months to November Prices for consumer goods and services in Ireland are estimated to have increased by 3.2% in the 12 months to November, up from 2.8% the previous month. Business • 01 Dec
Consumer prices rise 3.2% in 12 months to November Prices for consumer goods and services in Ireland are estimated to have increased by 3.2% in the 12 months to November, up from 2.8% the previous month. Business • 01 Dec
Monthly retail sales slow by 0.5% in October - CSO Provisional figures from the Central Statistics Office show that retail sales fell by 0.5% in October from the previous month and were 2.1% higher than a year earlier. Business • 28 Nov
Monthly retail sales slow by 0.5% in October - CSO Provisional figures from the Central Statistics Office show that retail sales fell by 0.5% in October from the previous month and were 2.1% higher than a year earlier. Business • 28 Nov
Tourism numbers up by 4% in October - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 568,900 foreign visitors completed a trip to Ireland in October, an increase of 4% compared to the same month in 2024. Business • 27 Nov
Tourism numbers up by 4% in October - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 568,900 foreign visitors completed a trip to Ireland in October, an increase of 4% compared to the same month in 2024. Business • 27 Nov
Annual wholesale electricity prices down over 18% - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices rose by 6.6% in October when compared with September but were 18.5% lower than October last year. Business • 21 Nov
Annual wholesale electricity prices down over 18% - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices rose by 6.6% in October when compared with September but were 18.5% lower than October last year. Business • 21 Nov
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
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
Exports jump 28% in September to €28.5 billion - CSO Both exports and imports increased in September when compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 19 Nov
Exports jump 28% in September to €28.5 billion - CSO Both exports and imports increased in September when compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 19 Nov
Annual inflation rises to 19-month high of 2.9% - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the annual rate of inflation rose to 2.9% in October, up from 2.7% the previous month. Business • 13 Nov
Annual inflation rises to 19-month high of 2.9% - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the annual rate of inflation rose to 2.9% in October, up from 2.7% the previous month. Business • 13 Nov
New private electric cars licensed in October up 52%: CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office today reveal a 52% increase in the number of electric cars licensed for the first time in October, with the number of EVs increasing to 1,144 from 751 the same time last year. Business • 12 Nov
New private electric cars licensed in October up 52%: CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office today reveal a 52% increase in the number of electric cars licensed for the first time in October, with the number of EVs increasing to 1,144 from 751 the same time last year. Business • 12 Nov
95% of households now have internet connectivity - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Irish perople were online more than ever in the first half of 2025 and are increasingly reliant on technology and digital services. Business • 07 Nov
95% of households now have internet connectivity - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Irish perople were online more than ever in the first half of 2025 and are increasingly reliant on technology and digital services. Business • 07 Nov
Live Register numbers increase by 500 in October - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for October stood at 170,000, an increase of 500 from September. Business • 07 Nov
Live Register numbers increase by 500 in October - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for October stood at 170,000, an increase of 500 from September. Business • 07 Nov
Unemployment rate hits 5% in October - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October rose to 5%, up from 4.2% the same month last year. Business • 05 Nov
Unemployment rate hits 5% in October - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October rose to 5%, up from 4.2% the same month last year. Business • 05 Nov
Number of tourists down 7.5% so far this year - CSO The number of tourists coming to Ireland is down 7.5% so far this year compared to 2024, according to data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 29 Oct
Number of tourists down 7.5% so far this year - CSO The number of tourists coming to Ireland is down 7.5% so far this year compared to 2024, according to data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 29 Oct
Third quarter GDP 0.1% lower after first half surge - CSO Preliminary figures for economic growth show a marginal decrease of 0.1% in July, August and September of this year compared to the second quarter of the year. Business • 28 Oct
Third quarter GDP 0.1% lower after first half surge - CSO Preliminary figures for economic growth show a marginal decrease of 0.1% in July, August and September of this year compared to the second quarter of the year. Business • 28 Oct
Annual retail sales increase by 3.5% in September - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales rose by 0.2% in September when compared with August on a seasonally adjusted basis. Business • 28 Oct
Annual retail sales increase by 3.5% in September - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales rose by 0.2% in September when compared with August on a seasonally adjusted basis. Business • 28 Oct
New home completions in third quarter up 4% on last year The number of new homes built in July, August and September of this year was 9,235, a rise of 4% on the same period last year, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 23 Oct
New home completions in third quarter up 4% on last year The number of new homes built in July, August and September of this year was 9,235, a rise of 4% on the same period last year, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 23 Oct
Wholesale electricity prices down 16% on last year - CSO Wholesale electricity prices, which is the price suppliers pay, fell by more than 16% in the year to September, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 24 Oct
Wholesale electricity prices down 16% on last year - CSO Wholesale electricity prices, which is the price suppliers pay, fell by more than 16% in the year to September, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 24 Oct
Almost a third of senior executives in Ireland female New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Irish businesses continue to increase female representation at senior executive and board levels. Business • 17 Oct
Almost a third of senior executives in Ireland female New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Irish businesses continue to increase female representation at senior executive and board levels. Business • 17 Oct
Both exports and imports fall in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports decreased in August compared with the same time last year. Business • 15 Oct
Both exports and imports fall in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports decreased in August compared with the same time last year. Business • 15 Oct
Property prices grow at slowest annual pace in 17 months Residential property prices grew by 7.4% in the year to August, the lowest rate since March last year and unchanged from the year to July, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 15 Oct
Property prices grow at slowest annual pace in 17 months Residential property prices grew by 7.4% in the year to August, the lowest rate since March last year and unchanged from the year to July, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 15 Oct
77% jump in number of new EVs licensed in September - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a 77% jump in the number of electric cars licensed for the first time in September of this year. Business • 10 Oct
77% jump in number of new EVs licensed in September - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a 77% jump in the number of electric cars licensed for the first time in September of this year. Business • 10 Oct
Annual inflation rises to 18-month high of 2.7% - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that consumer price inflation rose to an 18-month high of 2.7% in September, up from 2% the previous month. Business • 09 Oct
Annual inflation rises to 18-month high of 2.7% - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that consumer price inflation rose to an 18-month high of 2.7% in September, up from 2% the previous month. Business • 09 Oct
Big rise in farming entrepreneurial income in Midlands The Central Statistics Office has reported a significant recovery in agricultural incomes at a national level in 2024 after the previous year's poor results. Business • 03 Oct
Big rise in farming entrepreneurial income in Midlands The Central Statistics Office has reported a significant recovery in agricultural incomes at a national level in 2024 after the previous year's poor results. Business • 03 Oct
Numbers on Live Register inch higher in September - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for September stood at 169,300 people, a marginal increase of 100 people from August. Business • 03 Oct
Numbers on Live Register inch higher in September - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for September stood at 169,300 people, a marginal increase of 100 people from August. Business • 03 Oct
