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The US is Ireland's largest export market

'We are in the realm of geopolitics, not just economics'

US President Donald Trump is preparing to announce major new tariffs tonight that could potentially derail global economic plans.

Business • 02 Apr

Heathrow's closure was the latest in a string of major disruptions that companies have experienced in the past year

Heathrow closure shows need to plan for the unexpected

The shut-down of Heathrow Airport last week is a reminder to companies that they need to expect the unexpected and prepare accordingly.

Business • 24 Mar

The EY report found that there is a shortfall in the availability of comprehensive data regarding the national coverage of high-speed broadband

Government urged to 'ramp up' broadband capacity

The Government has been told that National Broadband Ireland should seek to ramp up its capacity to meet the demand for new connections in anticipation of continued strong take-up.

Ireland • 04 Nov 24

Frank O'Keeffe, Managing Partner at EY Ireland

Revenues at EY Ireland jump 9.5% to €772m

EY Ireland has reported record revenues on the island of Ireland for the financial year to the end of June.

Business • 30 Oct 24

EY believes third-party equity will be needed if construction firms are to access funding

Banks and equity needed to fund housing development - EY

A survey by EY Ireland reveals over a third of respondents believe the availability of capital will prove to be a potential obstacle to financing activity in the construction of houses.

Business • 29 Oct 24

Most investors in the financial services sector are intent on establishing or expanding operations in Ireland over the next year, according to the survey

79% of FDI decision-makers planning Irish investment

Nearly 80% of foreign direct investment decision-makers are planning to establish or expand operations in Ireland over the next year.

Business • 30 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

Today's data shows that total FDI projects in Europe were down 4% on 2022

Ireland ranks 11th in EU for Foreign Direct Investment

Ireland attracted 100 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects last year, placing it 11th on the European league table of the most attractive investment destinations - down from 10th place in 2022.

Business • 02 May 24

The majority of key IPO markets witnessed a significant number of newly issued IPOs

Global IPO activity 'cautiously optimistic' in Q1 - EY

The global IPO market began the year on a cautiously optimistic note, according to analysis by EY, with activity declining in volume in the first quarter of the year, but increasing in value.

Business • 11 Apr 24

Irish CFOs are poised to significantly increase investment in AI over the next two years

Irish CFOs forecast strong growth in 2024

Finance leaders are forecasting strong growth in their organisations this year, with a consensus projection of 11%, according to the annual EY CFO survey.

Business • 13 Mar 24

There were 29,798 vacant commercial units recorded across the country between April and June.

Commercial vacancy rate hits 14.1% - highest on record

The commercial vacancy rate in Ireland has hit 14.1%, the highest level since GeoDirectory started recording the data ten years ago.

Business • 07 Sep 23

The cost of a cyber breach is a constant concern and 30% of CFOs have either stepped up their involvement in managing cybersecurity or have increased their organisation's insurance

Cybersecurity is top investment priority - EY survey

Cybersecurity is moving up the business agenda of Irish CFOs, with 60% of respondents having increased investment in cybersecurity tools and technology over the past two years.

Business • 30 Mar 23

Dr O'Sullivan moves from Bank of Ireland to EY

Dr Loretta O'Sullivan is joining EY Ireland as its chief economist and partner.

Business • 19 Dec 22

The survey reveals that the average growth rate forecast by Irish finance leaders was 12%.

Irish companies on track to perform well this year

Irish-based companies are on track to perform well in the upcoming financial year, according to the findings of the latest EY Ireland CFO survey.

Business • 07 Apr 22

The findings suggest that Irish firms may be adapting faster to the pandemic recovery than in other countries

Irish firms adapting faster to pandemic recovery - EY

Irish businesses are emerging stronger from the Covid-19 pandemic than their global counterparts, according to new research by EY Ireland.

Business • 01 Apr 22

80% of those surveyed said they either frequently or occasionally hear their management speak about the importance of behaving with integrity

Pandemic highlights importance of corporate integrity

90% of Irish organisations have measures in place to promote integrity and ethical behaviour, according to a survey by EY Ireland.

Business • 14 Feb 22

The ingenuity and resilience demonstrated by business across the island of Ireland will be required again as further challenges emerge in 2022

Economy ends year on stronger platform for growth - EY

Ireland's economy ends 2021 on a stronger platform for growth than was projected, despite the headwinds of the past 21 months, according to EY Ireland's Economic Eye report.

Business • 10 Dec 21

EY has set a target of 40% reduction in emissions by 2025 through seven key actions

EY becomes carbon negative, aims for net zero by 2025

Professional services firm EY Ireland has become carbon negative, meaning it is now reducing its total emissions and offsetting and removing more carbon than it emits.

Business • 21 Oct 21

96% of entrepreneurs cite talent issues as a major challenge to growing their business

Recruitment a challenge to growth for entrepreneurs

The majority of entrepreneurs plan to recruit more staff in the next 12 months, however, attracting and retaining talent to their businesses is proving a major challenge, according to the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Alumni Survey.

Business • 28 Sep 21

Yvonne Kiely, from EY Ireland, said there has been a perceptible shift in consumers wanting to change their buying behaviours to be more 'sustainable'

Finances key concern for 78% of consumers globally

Levels of concern among consumers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic are moderating slightly, the latest edition of the EY Future Consumer Index shows today.

Business • 05 Jul 21

Tech executives see challenges ahead in attracting talent, and navigating a competitive investment market

Tech executives feel pressure to look beyond profits

The vast majority of global technology executives say they are increasingly focusing on their environmental and societal impact due to pressure from the public, employees and stakeholders.

Business • 11 Jun 21

In December 2020, the organisation achieved carbon neutrality.

EY Ireland plans to be 'carbon negative' in 2021

EY Ireland has said it plans to offset more carbon than it emits this year - to become carbon negative.

Business • 25 Jan 21

EY employs 3,045 across the island of Ireland with offices in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford

EY Ireland reports 9% rise in revenues

Professional services firm EY Ireland has reported a 9% rise in revenues to €359.1m for its financial year to the end of June despite the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, up from €331m the same time last year.

Business • 02 Nov 20

The report also reveals that in 2019 Ireland ranked eighth most attractive European country for foreign investors

Foreign investment here will drop 20% this year - EY

Foreign Direct Investment to Ireland will fall this year due to the Covid-19 crisis, according to EY Ireland.

Business • 29 May 20

EY predicts Irish economy will grow by 3.4% this year

Irish economy set to grow by 3.4% in 2020

Accountancy firm EY has revised upwards its economic forecast for this year, as its latest Economic Eye report said it expects to see GDP growth of 3.4% for 2020.

Business • 17 Feb 20