'Giveaway' Budget will be running to stand still The forthcoming Budget will contain what would be considered a significant giveaway at any other time, but for the year that's in it, won't make … Analysis and Comment • 14 Aug
ASTI, INTO to ballot members on possible strike action The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland and the Irish National Teachers' Organisation has said it will ballot its members next month on possible industrial … Ireland • 10 Aug
West aims to wean itself off China-Taiwan chip reliance Covid has exposed the vulnerabilities of the global trading system on which our prosperity rests. The Ukraine war has done the same for our energy … Analysis and Comment • 07 Aug
Unite to ballot public sector members on strike action The Unite trade union has confirmed it plans to ballot its public sector members on possible industrial action in the wake of rising inflation. Business • 06 Aug
Exchequer recorded surplus of €5bn at end of July The public finances recorded a surplus of €5 billion at the end of July, according to figures published this afternoon by the Department of Finance. … Business • 04 Aug
Govt reveals emissions cut targets across all sectors The Government has agreed to set ceilings for maximum limits on greenhouse gas emissions for each sector of the Irish economy to the end of … Environment • 28 Jul
Ireland's outlook positive despite uncertainty - IMF Ireland's growth outlook remains positive after a strong rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund has concluded. Business • 07 Jul
Fiscal council warns over reliance on corporation tax Budgetary watchdog, the Fiscal Advisory Council, has said strong corporation tax receipts should "not be relied on to fund permanent spending increases". Business • 05 Jul
Budget to include 'once-off' 6.5% spending increase The Government's Summer Economic Statement shows the forthcoming Budget will contain spending and tax measures equal to €6.7 billion. Economy • 04 Jul
The Summer Economic Statement: What you need to know The Summer Economic Statement is a document that sets out the parameters of the forthcoming Budget. That means, in broad terms, how much 'new' money … Economy • 04 Jul
Opposition say Budget plans too little and too late Opposition parties have criticised the Government's Summer Economic Statement, saying the Government needs to go further, sooner. Summer Economic Statement • 04 Jul
State pension age should not go beyond 66 - Taoiseach The Taoiseach has said he believes the State pension age should not go beyond the age of 66, saying there is a "clear groundswell" within … Politics • 01 Jul
Inflation rate: A big number that could get even bigger August is likely to see rises in energy prices translating into even higher inflation. Analysis and Comment • 02 Jul
Faking it: The dangers of buying counterfeit goods Holiday-makers may be tempted to buy fake designer goods on their trip abroad this summer – but it's never a good idea, according to the … Consumer Affairs • 26 Jun
Economy to continue growing strongly this year - ESRI The economy will continue to grow strongly this year based on the performance of multinational companies in Ireland, according to the Economic and Social Research … Business • 23 Jun
Ireland among countries in four-day working week trial Ireland is among a number of countries taking part in a worldwide initiative trialling a four-day week with no loss of pay. Economy • 07 Jun
IMF: Irish economy to grow, inflation to fall next year The International Monetary Fund has said growth in the Irish economy is expected to "remain strong" but it warned that risks are "tilted to the … Economy • 06 May
Can pay rises be a seawall against inflation erosion? Like powerful waves hitting the shore, we were told by unions and campaigners that soaring prices were eroding the gains of previous wage increases and … Economy • 12 Feb
'Not possible' to fully offset impact of inflation Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath has said the Government has brought in measures of around €2bn since the Budget to offset cost … Economy • 01 May
Govt cuts economic growth forecast due to inflation The Government has cut its forecast for growth in the economy by 2.25 percentage points to 4.25% as a result of higher inflation and the … Business • 13 Apr
Era of cheap flights not coming to an end - O'Leary The era of cheap flights is not coming to an end, according to Ryanair group CEO Michael O'Leary. Economy • 11 Apr
Petrol and diesel price cut already eroded, Dáil told Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has said the "so-called" reduction in excise on petrol and diesel has been immediately eroded with prices today higher than … Economy • 10 Mar
EU increases Irish inflation and growth forecasts The European Commission has upgraded its growth forecast for Ireland, on the strength of the predicted recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 10 Feb
Budget will address rising cost of living, says McGrath Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath has said the Government will bring forward specific Budget measures to address the rising cost of living. Ireland • 29 May
GRA calls for public sector pay deal to be revised The Garda Representative Association has joined other trade unions in calling for an urgent review of the public sector pay deal, 'Building Momentum'. Ireland • 29 Apr
