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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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