Irish economy on course for more moderate growth - Ibec The Irish economy is nearing the peak of the current economic cycle and is on course to enter a period of more moderate growth, Ibec … Business • 02 Aug
ECB raises interest rates again but keeps options open The European Central Bank raised its deposit rate to a historic high today and kept its options open on whether more increases will be needed … Business • 27 Jul
EY predicts GDP growth to moderate to 4.8% this year Ireland's economy as measured by GDP is set to grow by 4.8% this year as the rate of expansion moderates, a new report by consultant's … Business • 24 Jul
Minister expects Budget to include energy supports Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said he expects energy supports to be included in the upcoming Budget. Business • 23 Jul
Budget 2024: Will Government introduce third tax rate? As the Tax Strategy Group papers are published, RTÉ's Economics Correspondent Robert Shortt considers the Budget options on the table and whether tinkering with Ireland's … Analysis and Comment • 22 Jul
Report lays out strategy for future NI economic growth A new report has recommended that a clear economic strategy for Northern Ireland is needed in order for the prosperity created since the Good Friday … Business • 13 Jul
Infrastructure deficit is stifling opportunities - Ibec Ibec has warned that Ireland is currently losing out on business opportunities because of constraints in capacity in the economy, including around housing. Business • 13 Jul
GDP slows as domestic economy booms - what's going on? Ireland's GDP number has for long attracted criticism for the artificially inflated picture it paints of the country's economy. But now it's in the spotlight … Business • 09 Jul
Is multinational investment in Ireland slowing down? The IDA is pleased with the level of new foreign direct investment secured during the first half of the year, despite a significant drop in … Business • 08 Jul
Fórsa members call for pay increases to match inflation A survey of members of Ireland's largest public service trade union, Fórsa, has revealed overwhelming support for inflation-matching pay increases in upcoming public sector pay … Business • 12 May
Wealth fund among options considered for €65bn surplus The Taoiseach has said debt reduction, increasing some of the capital budgets, and the establishment of a new sovereign wealth fund, are among the options … Business • 09 May
'Historic' change to corporate tax from next January Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said changes to Ireland's corporate tax rate will take effect from next January and described it as a "historic … Politics • 02 Apr
Economy facing risk of overheating this year - ESRI The economy is set to grow more strongly this year than had been expected and may even overheat, according to the latest quarterly bulletin from … Business • 29 Mar
Ibec upgrades economic growth forecasts Employers' group Ibec has upgraded its forecasts for growth in the economy this year in its latest Quarterly Economic Outlook. Business • 27 Feb
A year on the world economy is proving resilient to war A little over a year ago, at the end of January 2022, I wrote an analysis article for the RTÉ website examining what the possible … Business • 25 Feb
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 … Business • 23 Jan
Good Friday deal brought prosperity to island - Ibec The huge economic growth across the island of Ireland during the past 25 years would not have been possible without the Good Friday Agreement, according … Business • 18 Jan