Increase in unemployment amid drop in tech jobs - CSO The number of people who were unemployed increased on an annual basis by 17,600, or just over 14%, to 141,800 in the first three months of the year. Business • 40 mins
Increase in unemployment amid drop in tech jobs - CSO The number of people who were unemployed increased on an annual basis by 17,600, or just over 14%, to 141,800 in the first three months of the year. Business • 40 mins
Annual export figures sink by 51% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports in March tumbled by 51.4% to €18.3 billion from €37.6 billion the same time in 2025 amid stockpiling by companies ahead of threatened US tariffs last year. Business • 15 May
Annual export figures sink by 51% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports in March tumbled by 51.4% to €18.3 billion from €37.6 billion the same time in 2025 amid stockpiling by companies ahead of threatened US tariffs last year. Business • 15 May
Home-heating oil surge drives inflation higher in April Consumer prices rose by 3.7% in the year to April - the highest annual inflation rate since the beginning of 2024 - according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 14 May
Home-heating oil surge drives inflation higher in April Consumer prices rose by 3.7% in the year to April - the highest annual inflation rate since the beginning of 2024 - according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 14 May
Annual house price growth eases to 6.5% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that annual residential property price inflation eased slightly to 6.5% in March from 6.7% in February. Business • 13 May
Annual house price growth eases to 6.5% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that annual residential property price inflation eased slightly to 6.5% in March from 6.7% in February. Business • 13 May
Number of new electric cars licensed in April soars 73% New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a 73% increase in the number of new private electric cars (EVs) licensed for the first time in April, with the numbers jumping to 3,089 from 1,783 the same time last year. Business • 12 May
Number of new electric cars licensed in April soars 73% New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a 73% increase in the number of new private electric cars (EVs) licensed for the first time in April, with the numbers jumping to 3,089 from 1,783 the same time last year. Business • 12 May
Live Register figures dip by 200 in April - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for April was 170,600 people, down by 200 people the previous month. Business • 11 May
Live Register figures dip by 200 in April - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for April was 170,600 people, down by 200 people the previous month. Business • 11 May
Jobless rate falls to 4.8% following revisions - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate fell to 4.8% in April from a revised 5% in March after data for the preceding months were revised up. Business • 07 May
Jobless rate falls to 4.8% following revisions - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate fell to 4.8% in April from a revised 5% in March after data for the preceding months were revised up. Business • 07 May
New home completions up almost 33% in first quarter - CSO There has been a 33% surge in the number of homes built in the first three months of this year compared with the same time in 2025, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 30 Apr
New home completions up almost 33% in first quarter - CSO There has been a 33% surge in the number of homes built in the first three months of this year compared with the same time in 2025, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 30 Apr
Annual retail sales rise by 1.6% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of annual retail sales rose by 1.6% in March, while they rose by 0.2% on a monthly basis. Business • 29 Apr
Annual retail sales rise by 1.6% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of annual retail sales rose by 1.6% in March, while they rose by 0.2% on a monthly basis. Business • 29 Apr
Energy prices jump over 15% in year to April - CSO Energy prices rose by 15.5% in the 12 months to April, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 29 Apr
Energy prices jump over 15% in year to April - CSO Energy prices rose by 15.5% in the 12 months to April, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 29 Apr
Wholesale electricity up 19%, over 300,000 in arrears Wholesale electricity prices rose by 19.2% between February and March, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 28 Apr
Wholesale electricity up 19%, over 300,000 in arrears Wholesale electricity prices rose by 19.2% between February and March, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 28 Apr
One third of workers had no pension cover in 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that two-thirds of workers in the State had supplementary pension cover of some form in the third quarter of last year. Business • 17 Apr
One third of workers had no pension cover in 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that two-thirds of workers in the State had supplementary pension cover of some form in the third quarter of last year. Business • 17 Apr
Airline passengers hit record 43.5 million in 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 2025 was a record year in terms of the number of passengers using Irish airports since the CSO began monitoring the figures in 2013. Business • 16 Apr
Airline passengers hit record 43.5 million in 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 2025 was a record year in terms of the number of passengers using Irish airports since the CSO began monitoring the figures in 2013. Business • 16 Apr
Annual property price growth eases to 6.8% in February Property prices rose by 6.8% nationally in the 12 months to February this year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Apr
Annual property price growth eases to 6.8% in February Property prices rose by 6.8% nationally in the 12 months to February this year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Apr
Exports sink 36% in February from 2025's high levels New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports of goods fell in February compared to the same month last year when companies were reacting to the threat of increased US tariffs. Business • 15 Apr
Exports sink 36% in February from 2025's high levels New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports of goods fell in February compared to the same month last year when companies were reacting to the threat of increased US tariffs. Business • 15 Apr
Households saved €2 billion a month on average in 2025 New provisional estimates from the Central Statistics Office show that households saved a total of €24 billion last year - an average of €2 billion per month. Business • 10 Apr
Households saved €2 billion a month on average in 2025 New provisional estimates from the Central Statistics Office show that households saved a total of €24 billion last year - an average of €2 billion per month. Business • 10 Apr
New electric car sales rise by 39% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new private electric cars licensed in March rose by 39% compared to the same time last year - rising to 3,429 from 2,473. Business • 10 Apr
New electric car sales rise by 39% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new private electric cars licensed in March rose by 39% compared to the same time last year - rising to 3,429 from 2,473. Business • 10 Apr
Home heating oil jumps 67%, as March inflation hits 3.6% The average price of home heating oil rocketed by 67.5% between February and March of this year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 09 Apr
Home heating oil jumps 67%, as March inflation hits 3.6% The average price of home heating oil rocketed by 67.5% between February and March of this year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 09 Apr
5% increase in Live Register claimants in March - CSO There was a 5% increase in the number of people on the Live Register in March, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 02 Apr
5% increase in Live Register claimants in March - CSO There was a 5% increase in the number of people on the Live Register in March, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 02 Apr
Retail sales slipped in February, but up year-on-year The volume of retail sales slipped by 0.8% in February, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 27 Mar
Retail sales slipped in February, but up year-on-year The volume of retail sales slipped by 0.8% in February, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 27 Mar
Goods handled at Irish ports up 6% in 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office reveal that Irish ports handled 54 million tonnes of goods in 2025, an increase of 6% compared with 2024. Business • 25 Mar
Goods handled at Irish ports up 6% in 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office reveal that Irish ports handled 54 million tonnes of goods in 2025, an increase of 6% compared with 2024. Business • 25 Mar
Annual wholesale electricity prices down 23% in February New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices dropped by 14.9% in February from January and were 23.3% lower than February last year. Business • 23 Mar
Annual wholesale electricity prices down 23% in February New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices dropped by 14.9% in February from January and were 23.3% lower than February last year. Business • 23 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
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
