More tourists coming here - and for a longer time New figures show that the Irish tourism industry continues to grow as more people come here and spend more time and money while they are here. Business • 17 Jun 16
More tourists coming here - and for a longer time New figures show that the Irish tourism industry continues to grow as more people come here and spend more time and money while they are here. Business • 17 Jun 16
Number of planning permissions down slightly in Q1 3,091 planning permissions for homes were granted in the first three months of the year, representing a small decline (3.8%) on the same period in 2015. Business • 16 Jun 16
Number of planning permissions down slightly in Q1 3,091 planning permissions for homes were granted in the first three months of the year, representing a small decline (3.8%) on the same period in 2015. Business • 16 Jun 16
Volume in building and construction sector rises The volume of output in the building and construction sector increased by 4.2% in the first quarter of 2016, when compared with previous three months. Business • 09 Jun 16
Volume in building and construction sector rises The volume of output in the building and construction sector increased by 4.2% in the first quarter of 2016, when compared with previous three months. Business • 09 Jun 16
Car insurance up over 35% in May - CSO The cost of car insurance increased by 35.5% over the past 12 months, according to the May inflation figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 09 Jun 16
Car insurance up over 35% in May - CSO The cost of car insurance increased by 35.5% over the past 12 months, according to the May inflation figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 09 Jun 16
12.2% rise in number of new cars licensed in May 10,125 new private cars were licensed for the first time in Ireland last month, representing a rise of 12.2% for the same month in 2015. Business • 09 Jun 16
12.2% rise in number of new cars licensed in May 10,125 new private cars were licensed for the first time in Ireland last month, representing a rise of 12.2% for the same month in 2015. Business • 09 Jun 16
Manufacturing production climbs 8% in April New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that industrial manufacturing production rose by 8.1% in April compared to March. Business • 03 Jun 16
Manufacturing production climbs 8% in April New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that industrial manufacturing production rose by 8.1% in April compared to March. Business • 03 Jun 16
Unemployment falls to 7.8% in May - CSO The level of joblessness continued to fall in May as the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 7.8% from April's rate of 7.9%. Business • 31 May 16
Unemployment falls to 7.8% in May - CSO The level of joblessness continued to fall in May as the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 7.8% from April's rate of 7.9%. Business • 31 May 16
Level of pension coverage falls to 46.7% - CSO Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of workers who had a pension in the fourth quarter of last year fell to 46.7% compared to 51.2% in the fourth quarter of 2009. Business • 30 May 16
Level of pension coverage falls to 46.7% - CSO Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of workers who had a pension in the fourth quarter of last year fell to 46.7% compared to 51.2% in the fourth quarter of 2009. Business • 30 May 16
Retail sales increase by 0.8% in April - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales rose by 0.8% in April on a monthly basis due to stronger sales of electrical goods and in department stores. Business • 27 May 16
Retail sales increase by 0.8% in April - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales rose by 0.8% in April on a monthly basis due to stronger sales of electrical goods and in department stores. Business • 27 May 16
Trips to Ireland up 16% in three months to April New figures show that the total number of trips to Ireland increased by 16% to 2,062,500 in the months from February to April. Business • 26 May 16
Trips to Ireland up 16% in three months to April New figures show that the total number of trips to Ireland increased by 16% to 2,062,500 in the months from February to April. Business • 26 May 16
Average weekly earnings up 1.1% - CSO Preliminary estimates from the Central Statistics Office show that average weekly earnings rose to €707.99 in the first quarter of 2016, up 1.1% from €700.63 a year ago. Business • 26 May 16
Average weekly earnings up 1.1% - CSO Preliminary estimates from the Central Statistics Office show that average weekly earnings rose to €707.99 in the first quarter of 2016, up 1.1% from €700.63 a year ago. Business • 26 May 16
5,115 days lost to industrial disputes in Q1 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that a total of 5,115 days were lost due to industrial disputes in the first quarter of this year. Business • 26 May 16
5,115 days lost to industrial disputes in Q1 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that a total of 5,115 days were lost due to industrial disputes in the first quarter of this year. Business • 26 May 16
Property prices see increase of 7.1% in April Property price growth in Dublin accelerated in April to its fastest rate in eight months, but prices in the rest of the country fell, new CSO figures show. Business • 25 May 16
Property prices see increase of 7.1% in April Property price growth in Dublin accelerated in April to its fastest rate in eight months, but prices in the rest of the country fell, new CSO figures show. Business • 25 May 16
Unemployment rate drops below 8% in revised stats The country's unemployment rate fell below 8% in April for the first time since the financial crisis in 2008, revised figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 24 May 16
Unemployment rate drops below 8% in revised stats The country's unemployment rate fell below 8% in April for the first time since the financial crisis in 2008, revised figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 24 May 16
Monthly factory gate prices down 0.4% in April New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that monthly wholesale - or factory gate - prices decreased by 0.4% in April. Business • 20 May 16
Monthly factory gate prices down 0.4% in April New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that monthly wholesale - or factory gate - prices decreased by 0.4% in April. Business • 20 May 16
Trade surplus increases by 12% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted trade surplus rose by 12% to €4.106 billion in March from €3.667 billion the previous month. Business • 16 May 16
Trade surplus increases by 12% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted trade surplus rose by 12% to €4.106 billion in March from €3.667 billion the previous month. Business • 16 May 16
Live Register total falls again in April New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a monthly decrease of 4,400, or 1.4%, in the Live Register for April on a seasonally adjusted basis. Business • 06 May 16
Live Register total falls again in April New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a monthly decrease of 4,400, or 1.4%, in the Live Register for April on a seasonally adjusted basis. Business • 06 May 16
Unemployment rate eases to 8.4% in April New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the rate of unemployment continues to fall as the economy remains the fastest growing in the euro zone. Business • 04 May 16
Unemployment rate eases to 8.4% in April New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the rate of unemployment continues to fall as the economy remains the fastest growing in the euro zone. Business • 04 May 16
Retail sales see weakest growth in seven months Retail sales saw their worst performance in seven months in March, with volumes falling 2.1% compared with February, dragged down by weak car sales. Business • 28 Apr 16
Retail sales see weakest growth in seven months Retail sales saw their worst performance in seven months in March, with volumes falling 2.1% compared with February, dragged down by weak car sales. Business • 28 Apr 16
Property prices rose slightly in March - CSO National property prices rose slightly in March, according to the Central Statistics Office, with prices in Dublin showing signs of growth for the first time in five months. Business • 26 Apr 16
Property prices rose slightly in March - CSO National property prices rose slightly in March, according to the Central Statistics Office, with prices in Dublin showing signs of growth for the first time in five months. Business • 26 Apr 16
Factory gate prices 0.3% higher in March - CSO Irish monthly factory gate prices increased by 0.3% in March, compared with an increase of 3.4% for March of last year. Business • 22 Apr 16
Factory gate prices 0.3% higher in March - CSO Irish monthly factory gate prices increased by 0.3% in March, compared with an increase of 3.4% for March of last year. Business • 22 Apr 16
Government deficit falls to 2.3% of GDP in 2015 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the headline General Government Deficit last year fell to 2.3% of GDP from 3.8% in 2014. Business • 20 Apr 16
Government deficit falls to 2.3% of GDP in 2015 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the headline General Government Deficit last year fell to 2.3% of GDP from 3.8% in 2014. Business • 20 Apr 16
Trade surplus drops from record high in February New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a big drop in the seasonally-adjusted surplus in February from January’s record-high level of €4.796 billion. Business • 15 Apr 16
Trade surplus drops from record high in February New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a big drop in the seasonally-adjusted surplus in February from January’s record-high level of €4.796 billion. Business • 15 Apr 16
Planning permissions for new homes up 95% New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that planning permissions for both houses and apartments soared in the fourth quarter of last year compared to the same time in 2014. Business • 14 Apr 16
Planning permissions for new homes up 95% New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that planning permissions for both houses and apartments soared in the fourth quarter of last year compared to the same time in 2014. Business • 14 Apr 16
Energy prices pull inflation lower in March New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that consumer prices fell by 0.3% in March compared to the same time last year on the back of lower prices for fuel. Business • 07 Apr 16
Energy prices pull inflation lower in March New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that consumer prices fell by 0.3% in March compared to the same time last year on the back of lower prices for fuel. Business • 07 Apr 16
