A heatwave hits the economy It's not just temperatures which have shot up this week. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) confirmed that the economy, or at least parts of it, ... Business • 18 Jul
Economy grew more last year than previously thought The economy grew more strongly last year than previously thought, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office which show that Gross Domestic Product ... Business • 15 Jul
Govt defends plan to press ahead with hospitality rules The Government has defended its plans to press ahead with legislation to introduce new rules for indoor hospitality in the face of sharp criticism from ... Coronavirus • 13 Jul
Bill to allow fully vaccinated people dine indoors The Government is continuing to work on legislation to allow people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to eat and drink inside restaurants and bars. Coronavirus • 09 Jul
G20 finance leaders back OECD tax reform proposal Finance chiefs of the G20 club of large economies have backed a landmark move to stop multinationals shifting profits into low-tax havens and win back ... Business • 09 Jul
Experts say Irish economy can survive OECD tax reforms Economists say that the Irish economy can survive moves by the OECD to impose a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%. Business • 03 Jul
The risks of climate change to the economy For the first time climate change and its risks to the economy has received particular attention in the Central Bank's Financial Stability Review, writes Robert ... Ireland • 25 Jun
Over 95% on PUP would be better off at work - ESRI Younger people are more likely to suffer from financial hardship when Covid-19 State supports are ceased, according to new research published by the Economic and ... Ireland • 21 Jun
Fed holds rates but signals two increases by end 2023 The US Federal Reserve brought forward its projections for the first post-pandemic interest rate hikes into 2023, citing an improved health situation and dropping a ... Business • 16 Jun
Ireland in Europe's top 10 for foreign investment Ireland attracted 165 foreign direct investment projects in 2020, placing it ninth on the European league table of the most attractive investment destinations. Business • 07 Jun
G7 ministers agree global minimum tax of at least 15% Finance ministers from wealthy G7 nations have endorsed a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15%, rallying behind a US-backed plan targeting tech giants ... Economy • 05 Jun
IMF proposes $50bn plan to end the pandemic The IMF has proposed a $50 billion plan to end the Covid-19 pandemic, with a target of vaccinating at least 40% of the world's population ... Business • 21 May
Exchequer returns show deficit hit €7.6bn last month The Exchequer recorded a deficit of €7.6bn in April, up from €7.5bn at the same time last year. Business • 05 May
Adjustment of Covid reopening plan 'now vital' - Ibec The chief executive of the employers' group Ibec has written to the Government to outline what the organisation sees as the key priorities for the ... Business • 27 Apr
Cabinet to discuss PUP, revised spending estimates The Cabinet will today to discuss revised spending estimates for several Government departments, including Social Protection. Politics • 27 Apr
Cost of Covid employment supports reaches €15.5bn Supports to help employers cope with the impact of Covid-19 have already cost the State €9bn, the Minister for Finance has said. Business • 22 Apr
Numbers set to get PUP down 15,000 this week The number of people due to receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week is down 15,776 on last week. Economy • 12 Apr
Those on minimum wage hit hard with pandemic job losses Minimum wage employees in Ireland are likely to be suffering disproportionately from job losses as almost half work in sectors worst hit by the Covid-19 ... Economy • 08 Apr
Need for deficit reduction focus post-Covid - Donohoe The Minister for Finance has warned that it is dangerous for a small economy that cannot print its own currency to think that "deficits don't ... Business • 04 Mar
IMF warns investors against complacency Investors may have become overly complacent about financial conditions, which poses the risk of a sharp downturn in markets, the IMF has said. Business • 27 Jan
Irish billionaires' wealth up €3bn amid virus - report A report by the Oxfam charity claims the fortunes of Ireland's billionaires has risen €3.3bn since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Coronavirus • 25 Jan
Irish manufacturing ends 2020 with stronger expansion The Irish manufacturing sector saw a boost to business in December as firms prepared for the end of the Brexit transition period, according to the ... Business • 04 Jan
Risk of power outages as demand rises, Eirgrid warns The company which operates the flow of electricity on the national grid has said the all-time record peak demand for supply, dating back to 2010, ... Economy • 11 Dec 20
5 reasons why a no-deal Brexit would be bad for Ireland If there's no deal, among the biggest impacts will be on the more than €13 billion of Irish exports to the UK each year. Brexit • 11 Dec 20
Aer Lingus chief calls for end to 'flight shaming' The interim chief executive of Aer Lingus has said that people need to move on from a mentality of "flight shaming" and should be promoting ... Coronavirus • 05 Dec 20
