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German industry sheds almost 250,000 jobs in downturn:EY

The downturn in German industry is picking up speed, with almost a quarter of a million jobs lost in the sector since 2019, according to an EY study released today.

Business • 26 Aug

Global IPO market recorded 539 listings in first half

The global IPO market recorded 539 listings in the first six months of the year, raising $61.4 billion.

Business • 25 Jul

Today's €200 billion National Development Plan is the most ambitious investment programme in the State's history

Welcome for revised NDP but more clarity needed

The Construction Industry Federation has welcomed the revised National Development Plan monetary provisions announced today but calls for clarity on project delivery timeframes and how they will be supported by multiannual funding.

Business • 22 Jul

The latest EY Global IPO Trends Report shows that a total of 291 IPOs raised $29.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025

Global IPOs up despite uncertainty on financial markets

Despite challenging circumstances global IPO markets showed resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with an increase in both deal volume and value globally.

Business • 28 Apr

The UK's Financial Reporting Council has opened an investigation into EY over its audit of Post Office Limited

UK's audit watchdog probes EY over Post Office scandal

Britain's Financial Reporting Council has opened an investigation into EY over its audit of Post Office Limited, it said today, amid the lingering fallout from one of the country's worst miscarriages of justice.

Business • 16 Apr

Frank O'Keeffe, EY Ireland Managing Partner, and Simon Coveney

Simon Coveney joins EY's Geopolitical Strategy Unit

Simon Coveney has joined EY Ireland's Geopolitical Strategy team as a consultant.

Business • 14 Apr

Irish GDP is forecast to rise by 4% this year and 3.8% in 2026, EY's latest Economic Eye report says

EY sees strong all Ireland growth, but headwinds a worry

The latest EY Economic Eye forecasts good growth for the two economies on the island of Ireland in 2025 and into 2026 along with more jobs and lower interest rates as central banks' easing cycles continue.

Business • 28 Feb

The lowest residential vacancy rate was in Dublin at just 1.2%, followed by Kildare at 1.5% and Waterford at 2.1%.

Residential vacancy rate falls to new low of 3.8%

The national residential vacancy rate fell to a new low of 3.8% in the final three months of last year.

Business • 18 Feb

The latest EY CEO Outlook surveyed 1,200 executives globally - including CEOs in Ireland.

Most Irish CEOs optimistic about growth and profitability

Most Irish CEOs are optimistic about the economic and business outlook over the next 12 months, new data shows.

Business • 14 Nov 24

Nearly three quarters of Irish businesses rate their efforts on sustainability as 'established or better'

8 out of 10 Irish businesses committed to sustainability

A growing number of Irish businesses are committing to sustainability, according to the latest EY Ireland's State of Sustainability report.

Business • 04 Nov 24

The UK's Financial Reporting Council said inspections from its annual review of the UK's largest auditors found the firms' work did not meet its quality standards

UK watchdog threatens action against BDO, Forvis Mazars

The UK accounting watchdog has threatened to take action against BDO and Forvis Mazars over the weakening quality of their audits.

Business • 30 Jul 24

The company has agreed a long-term lease at the Wilton Park estate located alongside the Grand Canal in Dublin 2

EY selects Wilton Park as new Ireland headquarters

EY Ireland has selected Wilton Park, developed by IPUT Real Estate, as the location for its new Dublin headquarters.

Business • 15 Jul 24

The research found that 62% of Irish households, and 55% of global households are extremely concerned about the cost of living.

Consumer behaviour shifting due to rising costs

Cost of living pressures continue to top the agenda for consumers, new data shows.

Business • 14 Jun 24

Fidelma Clarke, Financial Services Risk Consulting Partner, Colin Ryan, EY Ireland Financial Services Country Lead, Sean MacHale, EY Ireland Financial Services Sustainable Finance Leader.

EY launches new Sustainable Finance Innovation Hub

EY has launched a new Sustainable Finance Innovation Hub in Dublin.

Business • 09 Apr 24

According to EY, Ireland is set to outperform many economies around the world.

EY forecasts 'reasonably solid' economic growth

Growth in the Irish economy will be "reasonably solid" in the coming years, according to the latest economic forecast from professional services firm EY.

Business • 08 Feb 24

Wirecard filed for insolvency in June 2020 after disclosing a €1.9 billion hole in its accounts that EY said was the result of a sophisticated global fraud

Wirecard case against EY claims €1.5 billion in damages

Accountancy firm EY is facing a new lawsuit claiming €1.5 billion in damages over its role in auditing Wirecard's books before the German payments company collapsed in 2020.

Business • 29 Dec 23

Global IPO activity declines amid shifting landscapes

Global IPO activity declined in volume and value in the last year, an analysis by EY has concluded.

Business • 15 Dec 23

The company has recorded a compound annual growth rate of 14.9%

EY Ireland records 31% increase in revenue to €705m

Revenues at EY Ireland's operations across the island of Ireland climbed by almost a third to €705m in the year to the end of June.

Business • 27 Oct 23

EY said Ireland's economy remains resilient

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 EY has predicted.

Business • 24 Jul 23

Darktrace commissioned a third-party review in February of its finances by EY after a short-seller questioned its results

Darktrace shares rise as EY review 'clears the decks'

British cyber-security company Darktrace said today a review by auditing firm EY showed "a number of areas" where its systems, processes or controls could be improved, but added that it would not impact its previous financial statements.

Business • 18 Jul 23

Tirlán Chairman John Murphy and shareholder and dairy farmer Roger Boyd from Tinahely in Co Wicklow at Tirlán's AGM

Tirlán generated economic activity of €5.5 billion

A new economic analysis of farmer owned food and nutrition co-op Tirlán shows it generated €5.5 billion of economic activity last year, and supported over 19,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Business • 24 May 23

31% of the new or expanded projects here last year were in software and IT services

FDI into Ireland grew by 21% last year

Foreign direct investment into Ireland jumped by 21% last year, according to a new analysis.

Business • 11 May 23

EY is one of the Big Four accounting giants

EY calls off plan to split audit, consulting units

Accounting firm EY has called off a plan to break up its audit and consulting units, slamming the brakes on a proposed overhaul of its businesses that was meant to address regulatory concerns over potential conflicts of interest.

Business • 12 Apr 23

Germany's accounting watchdog has handed EY, the 2016-2018 auditor of Wirecard, a €500,000 fine and banned it from taking on new audits for companies of public interest for two years

EY banned from some audits in Germany over Wirecard

Germany's accounting watchdog has handed the 2016-2018 auditor of Wirecard, named in the company's annual reports as EY, a €500,000 fine and banned it from taking on new audits for companies of public interest for two years.

Business • 04 Apr 23

Darktrace said the appointment of the auditor EY was a sign of its confidence in its financial processes

Darktrace hires EY for independent review of finances

British cyber security company Darktrace said today it had commissioned a third-party review of its finances by EY, weeks after a short-seller questioned its results.

Business • 20 Feb 23