Irish economy grew by 'dramatic' 26% last year The economy grew by an enormous 26% last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Jul 16
Irish economy grew by 'dramatic' 26% last year The economy grew by an enormous 26% last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Jul 16
Annual property prices up by 6.9% in May New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that residential property prices nationwide rose by 6.9% in May compared to the same time last year. Business • 29 Jun 16
Annual property prices up by 6.9% in May New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that residential property prices nationwide rose by 6.9% in May compared to the same time last year. Business • 29 Jun 16
Slight fall in factory gate prices in May Factory gate prices fell by 0.2% during May, compared with a decrease of 2.4% for the same month last year. Business • 22 Jun 16
Slight fall in factory gate prices in May Factory gate prices fell by 0.2% during May, compared with a decrease of 2.4% for the same month last year. Business • 22 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
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
