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
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
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
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
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
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
Unemployment rate unchanged at 4.7% in September - CSO The country's unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.7% in September from a month earlier, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 01 Oct 25
Unemployment rate unchanged at 4.7% in September - CSO The country's unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.7% in September from a month earlier, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 01 Oct 25
Inflation hits 20-month high of 2.7% - flash estimate Consumer prices rose by 2.7% on an annual basis in September from 1.9% a month earlier, a flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 30 Sep 25
Inflation hits 20-month high of 2.7% - flash estimate Consumer prices rose by 2.7% on an annual basis in September from 1.9% a month earlier, a flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 30 Sep 25
Tourist numbers rise by 1.2% in August - CSO Tourist numbers in August, a key month for the hospitality industry, were up 1.2% compared to last year. Business • 29 Sep 25
Tourist numbers rise by 1.2% in August - CSO Tourist numbers in August, a key month for the hospitality industry, were up 1.2% compared to last year. Business • 29 Sep 25
