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Exports to the US slump by 51% in November - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the value of Irish exports to the US fell sharply in November, but were still considerably higher over the course of 2025.

Business • 4 hrs

Annual consumer price inflation slows to 2.8% in December

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the inflation growth rate eased last month.

Business • 1 hr

Retail sales up 2.5% year-on-year in November - CSO

Retail sales volumes grew by 0.5% in November compared to the previous month, and stood 2.5% higher on an annual basis, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.

Business • 13 Jan

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New electric cars licensed last year up 36% on 2024 - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office today show a 36% increase in the number of new private electric cars licensed for the first time in 2025, with the number rising to 23,398 from 17,191 in 2024.

Business • 13 Jan

Live Register numbers increase by 3,000 in December - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for December 2025 was 172,200 people, up by 3,000 people from the previous month.

Business • 09 Jan

Unemployment rate steady at 5% in December - CSO

The country's monthly unemployment rate was unchanged at 5% in December, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.

Business • 07 Jan

Inflation estimated at 2.7% in 12 months to December:CSO

Prices rose by 2.7% in the 12 months to the end of December, according to a flash estimate for inflation published by the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 06 Jan

Monthly wholesale electricity prices up 22% in November

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices rose by 21.9% in November compared with October but were 16% lower than November of last year.

Business • 22 Dec 25

Exports rise by 22% in the first 10 months of 2025 - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports increased in the first 10 months of 2025.

Business • 17 Dec 25

Annual house price growth comes in at 7.3% in October

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that residential property prices increased by 7.3% in the 12 months to October, easing from the 7.5% rate of growth seen in September.

Business • 17 Dec 25

Irish residents took 4.6 million outbound trips in Q3

Irish residents spent a total of 29.1 million nights on outbound trips in the third quarter of this year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 15 Dec 25

Household saving rate hits 14.8% in third quarter - CSO

Households saved 14.8%, or €1 in €7, of their disposable income in the third quarter of 2025, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 11 Dec 25

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Inflation rises to 21-month high of 3.2% in November:CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office shows that annual consumer price inflation rose to a 21-month high of 3.2% in November from 2.9% in October.

Business • 11 Dec 25

29% jump in third quarter planning permissions - CSO

There has been a 29.4% increase in planning permissions granted in July, August and September compared to the same period last year.

Business • 10 Dec 25

New electric car sales slow by 9% in November - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a 9% fall in the number of new private electric cars licensed for the first time in November when compared with the same month in 2024.

Business • 10 Dec 25

Enforced deprivation rate down for second year in a row

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the enforced deprivation rate decreased for the second year in a row, down to 14.8% in 2025 from 15.7% the previous year.

Business • 08 Dec 25

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Live Register total falls by 1,400 in November - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the seasonally adjusted Live Register total fell by 1,400 to 167,800 people in November compared to October.

Business • 05 Dec 25

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Use of internet banking this year rises to 94% - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Irish people are online and relying on technology and digital services more than ever.

Business • 05 Dec 25

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 • 04 Dec 25

The unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in November from 5% in October, new CSO figures show

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 25

Food prices were unchanged in November, but increased by 4.2% in the past year.

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 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