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Grafton Street footfall is down 17% compared to 2007

Dublin footfall still well below pre-recession levels

Dublin / 17 Aug

The morning business news with Brian Finn

Rural areas more exposed to Brexit - Ibec

Business / 09 Aug

The report expects employment growth of 3% this year, with around 60,000 jobs being created

Strong economic growth to continue - Ibec

Business / 09 Aug

Goodbody is raising its forecasts for core domestic demand

Ireland has emerged from 'lost decade' - Goodbody

Gains in employment and incomes are expected to remain the main driver of growth, and forecasts for export growth have also been revised higher

Central Bank raises economic growth forecast to 4.5%

Business / 28 Jul

A wage policy for the Italian Job

Business / 17 Aug

Toblerone chocolate bars have become 10% smaller

ONS says Brexit not to blame for smaller chocolate bars

Ibec says there is an underestimation of available Fiscal Space of €4bn-€7bn over the next four years

Calculation of 'Fiscal Space' challenged by Ibec

Economy / 24 Jul

Paschal Donohoe warned that the labour market could soon begin to experience capacity constraints

No signs of economy overheating - Paschal Donohoe

Business / 20 Jul

The NCC report says economic growth, improved public finances, trade performance and a strong labour market performance have all contributed to the country's improved international competitiveness

Strong economic indicators could mask weakness - NCC

Business / 20 Jul

The National Competitiveness Council has warned that the Irish economy faces significant downside threats

Threats facing Irish economy outlined

Economy / 20 Jul

Capital spending will increase by €500m each year from 2019 to 2021, according to the Summer Economic Statement

€1.5 billion extra for capital spending from 2019

Plans for the M20 were shelved by the Government in 2010 due to budgetary constraints

Cork and Limerick business groups seek M20 construction

Munster / 11 Jul

The members voted for an increase in resources for the care of older people

Assembly votes in favour of mandatory pension scheme

Ireland / 09 Jul

Officials from the Dept of Finance appeared before the PAC

Five things we learned about the economy at the PAC

Economy / 06 Jul

Officials at the Department of Finance appeared before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee

PAC told there is 'nothing in rainy day fund yet'

Ireland / 06 Jul

Crane operators have already carried out industrial action at a number of sites

Crane operators vote to extend industrial action

Receipts of excise duty are significantly below last year's level

Income tax receipts €214m below Government expectations

Economy / 04 Jul

Paschal Donohoe said eliminating the need to borrow next year, while reducing debt is 'so important'

Govt resources to be split 2-1 between investment & tax

Business / 29 Jun

Childcare and education costs as well as higher debts are burdens for 35- to 54-year-olds

One million adults struggling financially - survey

Economy / 27 Jun

Ireland lags behind in education and research

NERI calls for end to tax-cutting agenda

Rank-and-file activists say the unpaid hours imposed during the economic crisis were now permanent

Activists urge rejection of new public pay deal

public sector pay / 23 Jun

The ESRI says that apart from VAT, all tax heads are showing either weak growth or actual declines

Brexit could cut €200m a year from Govt purse - ESRI

Economy / 22 Jun

The country's largest union will decide whether to recommend acceptance of the new public sector pay deal

SIPTU recommends acceptance of new public pay deal

Greece gets credit lifeline and IMF joins bailout

Eurozone ministers agree Greece bailout payment

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