Unemployment rate falls to 8.6% in January - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 8.6%, down from 8.8% the previous month. Business • 02 Feb 16
Unemployment rate falls to 8.6% in January - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 8.6%, down from 8.8% the previous month. Business • 02 Feb 16
Trade surplus down by 24% in November - CSO Seasonally adjusted exports fell by 11% to €9.138 billion in November, new preliminary figures from the Central Statistics show. Business • 15 Jan 16
Trade surplus down by 24% in November - CSO Seasonally adjusted exports fell by 11% to €9.138 billion in November, new preliminary figures from the Central Statistics show. Business • 15 Jan 16
Manufacturing production down in November - CSO Production for manufacturing industries for November was down 0.6% on October figures, according to latest data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 08 Jan 16
Manufacturing production down in November - CSO Production for manufacturing industries for November was down 0.6% on October figures, according to latest data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 08 Jan 16
Unemployment at lowest rate in seven years - CSO The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December stood at 8.8%, the lowest it has been since the end of 2008, when the rate was 8.6%. Business • 05 Jan 16
Unemployment at lowest rate in seven years - CSO The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December stood at 8.8%, the lowest it has been since the end of 2008, when the rate was 8.6%. Business • 05 Jan 16
16,000 Census applicants in less than 5 hours Registration for Enumerator posts for the 2016 Census was closed by the CSO at 1pm, with the registration quota of 16,000 applicants reached in less than five hours. News • 05 Jan 16
16,000 Census applicants in less than 5 hours Registration for Enumerator posts for the 2016 Census was closed by the CSO at 1pm, with the registration quota of 16,000 applicants reached in less than five hours. News • 05 Jan 16
House prices dip by 0.5% in November - CSO Residential property prices nationwide fell by 0.5% in the month of November, according to the latest Central Statistics Office figures. Business • 23 Dec 15
House prices dip by 0.5% in November - CSO Residential property prices nationwide fell by 0.5% in the month of November, according to the latest Central Statistics Office figures. Business • 23 Dec 15
Number of overseas visitors to Ireland increases The number of overseas visitors to Ireland between September and November rose by 354,000 (19.2%) to over 2.2m, when compared with the same period last year. Business • 22 Dec 15
Number of overseas visitors to Ireland increases The number of overseas visitors to Ireland between September and November rose by 354,000 (19.2%) to over 2.2m, when compared with the same period last year. Business • 22 Dec 15
Number of domestic and foreign trips rises in Q3 Irish residents took 2.6 million domestic trips during the third quarter, an increase of 3.8% when compared to the same period in 2014. Business • 21 Dec 15
Number of domestic and foreign trips rises in Q3 Irish residents took 2.6 million domestic trips during the third quarter, an increase of 3.8% when compared to the same period in 2014. Business • 21 Dec 15
Businesses spend €19 a year on CSO surveys The Response Burden Barometer for 2014 has decreased by 26.4% since it was first measured in 2005, new CSO figures. Business • 21 Dec 15
Businesses spend €19 a year on CSO surveys The Response Burden Barometer for 2014 has decreased by 26.4% since it was first measured in 2005, new CSO figures. Business • 21 Dec 15
Cost of manufacturing rises in November - CSO Monthly factory gate prices, the cost of manufacturing goods before profit mark-up is added, rose by 2.9% in November. Business • 21 Dec 15
Cost of manufacturing rises in November - CSO Monthly factory gate prices, the cost of manufacturing goods before profit mark-up is added, rose by 2.9% in November. Business • 21 Dec 15
85% of households have access to internet - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that about 85% of households had access to the internet at home in 2015, up from 82% last year. Business • 16 Dec 15
85% of households have access to internet - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that about 85% of households had access to the internet at home in 2015, up from 82% last year. Business • 16 Dec 15
Trade surplus rises by 29% in October - CSO New preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that seasonally adjusted exports rose by 17% to €10.299 billion in October compared to the previous month. Business • 15 Dec 15
Trade surplus rises by 29% in October - CSO New preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that seasonally adjusted exports rose by 17% to €10.299 billion in October compared to the previous month. Business • 15 Dec 15
Economy grew by 7% year on year in third quarter The economy has grown by 7% in the first nine months of the year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 11 Dec 15
Economy grew by 7% year on year in third quarter The economy has grown by 7% in the first nine months of the year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 11 Dec 15
Industrial production up by 3.9% in October The volume of manufacturing output rose in October, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 04 Dec 15
Industrial production up by 3.9% in October The volume of manufacturing output rose in October, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 04 Dec 15
Retail sales slip by 0.8% in October New figures show that the volume of retail sales fell by 0.8% in October compared to September on the back of falls in the sales of electrical goods and fuel. Business • 27 Nov 15
Retail sales slip by 0.8% in October New figures show that the volume of retail sales fell by 0.8% in October compared to September on the back of falls in the sales of electrical goods and fuel. Business • 27 Nov 15
Average earnings rise by 2.7% in third quarter New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that average weekly earnings rose by 2.7% to €688.80 from €670.53 in the third quarter of the year compared to the same time last year. Business • 26 Nov 15
Average earnings rise by 2.7% in third quarter New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that average weekly earnings rose by 2.7% to €688.80 from €670.53 in the third quarter of the year compared to the same time last year. Business • 26 Nov 15
Property prices up 1.6% nationwide in October Residential property prices grew at their second fastest monthly rate this year in October, increasing 1.6% from the previous month, but the annual growth rate continued to slip. Business • 25 Nov 15
Property prices up 1.6% nationwide in October Residential property prices grew at their second fastest monthly rate this year in October, increasing 1.6% from the previous month, but the annual growth rate continued to slip. Business • 25 Nov 15
Bruton pleased as jobless rate drops below 9% Minister for Jobs Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has welcomed the latest figures showing a drop in unemployment. Business • 17 Nov 15
Bruton pleased as jobless rate drops below 9% Minister for Jobs Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has welcomed the latest figures showing a drop in unemployment. Business • 17 Nov 15
Both Irish exports and imports dip in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that seasonally adjusted goods exports fell by 4% to a total of €8.259 billion in September compared to August. Business • 13 Nov 15
Both Irish exports and imports dip in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that seasonally adjusted goods exports fell by 4% to a total of €8.259 billion in September compared to August. Business • 13 Nov 15
Transport costs pull October consumer prices lower New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that consumer prices fell by 0.2% in October compared to the same time last year due to cheaper petrol and diesel prices. Business • 12 Nov 15
Transport costs pull October consumer prices lower New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that consumer prices fell by 0.2% in October compared to the same time last year due to cheaper petrol and diesel prices. Business • 12 Nov 15
Manufacturing production fell by 2.8% in September The level of production for manufacturing industries fell by 2.8% between August and September, while there was a 20.1% year-on–year increase in manufacturing production in September. Business • 04 Nov 15
Manufacturing production fell by 2.8% in September The level of production for manufacturing industries fell by 2.8% between August and September, while there was a 20.1% year-on–year increase in manufacturing production in September. Business • 04 Nov 15
Marginal fall in unemployment rate in October The number of people unemployed dropped marginally in October, with the latest rate standing at 9.3%. Business • 03 Nov 15
Marginal fall in unemployment rate in October The number of people unemployed dropped marginally in October, with the latest rate standing at 9.3%. Business • 03 Nov 15
Number of visitors to Ireland up 13.5% in Q3 The number of visitors to Ireland between July and September of this year increased by 13.5% (330,500 people) when compared with the same period in 2014. Business • 28 Oct 15
Number of visitors to Ireland up 13.5% in Q3 The number of visitors to Ireland between July and September of this year increased by 13.5% (330,500 people) when compared with the same period in 2014. Business • 28 Oct 15
Marginal rise for retail sales in September - CSO The volumes of retail sales increased by 0.3% in September compared to the previous month, and were up 8.6% on September 2014. Business • 28 Oct 15
Marginal rise for retail sales in September - CSO The volumes of retail sales increased by 0.3% in September compared to the previous month, and were up 8.6% on September 2014. Business • 28 Oct 15
Residential property prices up 1.3% in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that residential property prices on a nationwide basis rose by 1.3% in September. Business • 28 Oct 15
Residential property prices up 1.3% in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that residential property prices on a nationwide basis rose by 1.3% in September. Business • 28 Oct 15