Domestic economy grew by 6.5% in 2021 - CSO The economy grew strongly last year, according to the latest national accounts published by the Central Statistics Office today. Business • 04 Mar
Forecasts doubled for economic growth this year Forecasts for growth in the Irish economy this year have been doubled by the Department of Finance. Business • 30 Sep 21
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 21
Economy records GDP growth of 11.1% in Q3 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the economy - as measured by gross domestic product - grew by 11.1% in the third … Business • 04 Dec 20
Economic hit from Covid less than expected - Finance The Department of Finance has significantly revised upwards its outlook for the economy this year. Business • 29 Sep 20
Economic outlook 'less dire' than forecast - IMF The global economic outlook is less bleak than in June, an IMF spokesman has said, signaling that the organisation's forecast will be raised when it … Business • 24 Sep 20
Economy in recession after second quarter contraction New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the economy contracted by 6.1% during the second quarter of 2020 due to the impact of … Business • 07 Sep 20
Davy upgrades GDP growth forecast for 2020 to 5.5% Stockbrokers Davy have revised upwards their GDP growth forecast for 2020 to 5.5% from 4.1% previously. Business • 13 Jan 20
Economy sees GDP growth of 1.7% in third quarter The economy - as measured by gross domestic product - grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of this year from the second quarter, new … Business • 13 Dec 19
US economy grew faster in Q3, expanding at 2.1% rate The US economy grew faster than originally reported in the three months from July to September, expanding at a 2.1% annual rate, the Commerce Department … Business • 27 Nov 19
Economy grows by 0.7% in Q2 as Q1 growth revised up The economy - when measured by gross domestic product - grew by 0.7% the second quarter of this year compared to the first quarter, new … Business • 13 Sep 19
Irish economic growth for 2018 revised up to 8.2% The Irish economy grew 8.2% last year, according to new data released by the Central Statistics Office. Business • 11 Jul 19
Irish economy grew by 6.7% last year - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the economy - as measured by gross domestic product - grew by 6.7% in 2018. Business • 14 Mar 19
Irish economic growth forecast cut due to uncertainty The European Commission has revised downwards its growth predictions for Ireland for this year as the country's economic outlook remains clouded by uncertainty. Business • 07 Feb 19
No-deal Brexit would cost Britain 6% of GDP, IMF warns Leaving the European Union without a transitional trade deal would cost Britain about 6% of GDP - roughly four years of economic growth - compared … Business • 14 Nov 18
Economy grew by 2.5% in second quarter - CSO The country's gross domestic product rose by 2.5% in the second quarter compared to the first to stand 9% higher than a year ago, new … Business • 13 Sep 18
German economic growth stronger than expected in Q2 The German economy picked up more steam than expected in the second quarter of the year, driven by higher household and state spending, preliminary data … Business • 14 Aug 18
Economic growth for 2017 revised down to 7.2% from 7.8% New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the economy is now estimated to have grown by 7.2% in 2017, down from its initial estimate … Business • 19 Jul 18
GDP forecasts raised as labour market fuels more growth The Government has today raised the country's gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts for the next four years. Business • 18 Apr 18
Budget deficit on target at 0.3% of GDP - CSO The country's budget deficit fell to 0.3% of gross domestic product at the end of 2017, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 16 Apr 18
Economy grows 4.2% in Q3, up 10.5% on the year The economy grew by 4.2% - in GDP terms - in the third quarter of this year compared to the second quarter, new figures from … Business • 15 Dec 17
AI could add nearly €50bn to Irish GDP by 2030 - report Artificial intelligence could add 11.6% - or €48 billion - to Ireland's GDP by 2030, according to research by PwC. Business • 22 Nov 17
French economy grows at fastest pace since 2011 The French economy expanded at its fastest pace since 2011 in the third quarter, boosted by an acceleration in consumer spending and robust investment, official … Business • 31 Oct 17
Economy grew by 1.4% in Q2, up 5.8% on annual basis Overall economic output or GDP rose by 1.4% between April and June compared to the first quarter, new figures show today. Business • 15 Sep 17
Consumer spending underpins euro zone strong growth The euro zone economy grew at a robust pace in the three months to June, driven mostly by higher domestic demand and investment, official data … Business • 07 Sep 17
