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
Disposable income highest in Dublin and Limerick in 2024 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that disposable income in Dublin City and County remained the largest nationally in 2024. Business • 04 Feb
Disposable income highest in Dublin and Limerick in 2024 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that disposable income in Dublin City and County remained the largest nationally in 2024. Business • 04 Feb
Monthly consumer prices down estimated 1% in January Consumer prices in Ireland fell by 1% between December and January, according to a flash estimate from the EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices. Business • 30 Jan
Monthly consumer prices down estimated 1% in January Consumer prices in Ireland fell by 1% between December and January, according to a flash estimate from the EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices. Business • 30 Jan
Over 36,000 new homes completed in 2025 - CSO A total of 36,284 homes were built in Ireland last year, an increase of 20.4% on 2024, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 29 Jan
Over 36,000 new homes completed in 2025 - CSO A total of 36,284 homes were built in Ireland last year, an increase of 20.4% on 2024, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 29 Jan
