Reducing immigration unlikely to help housing crisis The bedrock of any Government's planning is demographics and the number of people living in a country and a reliable forecast for population growth are vital. Business • 30 Aug
Reducing immigration unlikely to help housing crisis The bedrock of any Government's planning is demographics and the number of people living in a country and a reliable forecast for population growth are vital. Business • 30 Aug
Home commencements up 62% in October - Dept of Housing Work started on 4,249 homes last month, which represents an increase of 62% on October 2023, according to official figures from the Department of Housing. Business • 21 Nov 24
Home commencements up 62% in October - Dept of Housing Work started on 4,249 homes last month, which represents an increase of 62% on October 2023, according to official figures from the Department of Housing. Business • 21 Nov 24
'Embarrassment of riches' should be spent on housing The chief economist at stockbroker Goodbody said he supports a proposed new capital spending stabilisation fund for the country's "embarrassment of riches". Business • 20 Jul 23
'Embarrassment of riches' should be spent on housing The chief economist at stockbroker Goodbody said he supports a proposed new capital spending stabilisation fund for the country's "embarrassment of riches". Business • 20 Jul 23
Ireland to avoid recession in 2023 report predicts Ireland will avoid recession this year, due to record household savings and the capacity for the Government to provide support with what a report describes as "the best budget position in the euro area". Business • 23 Jan 23
Ireland to avoid recession in 2023 report predicts Ireland will avoid recession this year, due to record household savings and the capacity for the Government to provide support with what a report describes as "the best budget position in the euro area". Business • 23 Jan 23
Housing starts slow by 31% in October from last year The number of new housing starts continued to slow last month, according to new figures from the Department of Housing. Business • 21 Nov 22
Housing starts slow by 31% in October from last year The number of new housing starts continued to slow last month, according to new figures from the Department of Housing. Business • 21 Nov 22
Will Boris Johnson's resignation affect the UK economy? The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to resign as Conservative party leader but will stay as Prime Minister until a successor is in place. Will it affect the UK economy? Business • 07 Jul 22
Will Boris Johnson's resignation affect the UK economy? The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to resign as Conservative party leader but will stay as Prime Minister until a successor is in place. Will it affect the UK economy? Business • 07 Jul 22
Central Bank warns inflation could peak at over 10% The Central Bank has warned that inflation could peak in the coming months at over 10% but should start to decline after that. Business • 07 Jul 22
Central Bank warns inflation could peak at over 10% The Central Bank has warned that inflation could peak in the coming months at over 10% but should start to decline after that. Business • 07 Jul 22
Swift rebound in spending forecast in Irish economy A swift rebound in consumer and business spending is in prospect for 2022 as almost all pandemic restrictions come to an end, according to Goodbody's latest quarterly outlook. Business • 24 Jan 22
Swift rebound in spending forecast in Irish economy A swift rebound in consumer and business spending is in prospect for 2022 as almost all pandemic restrictions come to an end, according to Goodbody's latest quarterly outlook. Business • 24 Jan 22
Government 'needs to examine role in property supply' The Government needs to look at its role in the limited availability of housing for would-be buyers, according to the chief economist of Goodbody Stockbrokers. Business • 07 May 21
Government 'needs to examine role in property supply' The Government needs to look at its role in the limited availability of housing for would-be buyers, according to the chief economist of Goodbody Stockbrokers. Business • 07 May 21
Calls for enhanced support for businesses Stockbroker Goodbody is calling for the introduction of a state backed loan scheme to help struggling businesses cope with the aftermath of the shutdown of the economy to contain the spread of Covid-19. Business • 22 May 20
Calls for enhanced support for businesses Stockbroker Goodbody is calling for the introduction of a state backed loan scheme to help struggling businesses cope with the aftermath of the shutdown of the economy to contain the spread of Covid-19. Business • 22 May 20
Almost 5,000 new homes built in first quarter - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that a total of 4,986 new homes were completed in the first quarter of this year, an increase of 17.2% on the same time last year. Business • 07 May 20
Almost 5,000 new homes built in first quarter - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that a total of 4,986 new homes were completed in the first quarter of this year, an increase of 17.2% on the same time last year. Business • 07 May 20
Home completions slowing pre-Covid 19 restrictions Growth in house building activity had slowed before the onset of the Covid-19 construction closures, according to the latest tracker from Goodbody Stockbrokers. Business • 21 Apr 20
Home completions slowing pre-Covid 19 restrictions Growth in house building activity had slowed before the onset of the Covid-19 construction closures, according to the latest tracker from Goodbody Stockbrokers. Business • 21 Apr 20
Unemployment rate may rise to 17% in March - Goodbody The number of people receiving unemployment benefit is set to rise by around 300,000 for the month of March as a direct result of the Covid-19 shutdown, according to a report from Goodbody Stockbrokers. Business • 02 Apr 20
Unemployment rate may rise to 17% in March - Goodbody The number of people receiving unemployment benefit is set to rise by around 300,000 for the month of March as a direct result of the Covid-19 shutdown, according to a report from Goodbody Stockbrokers. Business • 02 Apr 20
Mortgage drawdowns increase in second quarter - BPFI There were 9,339 new mortgage drawdowns with a total value of over €2 billion in the three months to June, latest figures from the Banking & Payments Federation (BPFI) show. Business • 25 Jul 18
Mortgage drawdowns increase in second quarter - BPFI There were 9,339 new mortgage drawdowns with a total value of over €2 billion in the three months to June, latest figures from the Banking & Payments Federation (BPFI) show. Business • 25 Jul 18
House tracker shows supply below official estimates The chief economist with Goodbody, Dermot O'Leary, has said he believes the official numbers of new house builds are being significantly overstated. Business • 02 Oct 17
House tracker shows supply below official estimates The chief economist with Goodbody, Dermot O'Leary, has said he believes the official numbers of new house builds are being significantly overstated. Business • 02 Oct 17
Unions at Bus Éireann serve strike notice Bus Éireann unions have formally served notice of all out indefinite strike action from 20 February if the company proceeds with planned cuts to pay and conditions on that date. News • 03 Feb 17
Unions at Bus Éireann serve strike notice Bus Éireann unions have formally served notice of all out indefinite strike action from 20 February if the company proceeds with planned cuts to pay and conditions on that date. News • 03 Feb 17
Dublin Bus workers announce 13 more strike days Dublin Bus has said the announcement by unions of 13 additional strike days over the next six weeks is "unnecessary and unjustified" and will continue to cause significant disruption to its customers and trade in Dublin city. News • 15 Sep 16
Dublin Bus workers announce 13 more strike days Dublin Bus has said the announcement by unions of 13 additional strike days over the next six weeks is "unnecessary and unjustified" and will continue to cause significant disruption to its customers and trade in Dublin city. News • 15 Sep 16
NBRU votes for industrial action at Bus Éireann Bus Éireann staff belonging to the National Bus and Rail Union have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action amid fears the company is planning changes at its Expressway service. News • 01 Feb 16
NBRU votes for industrial action at Bus Éireann Bus Éireann staff belonging to the National Bus and Rail Union have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action amid fears the company is planning changes at its Expressway service. News • 01 Feb 16
