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Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe cautions that the country's hard-won gains cannot be taken for granted

GDP forecasts raised as labour market fuels more growth

Business / 18 Apr

The budget deficit fell to 0.3% of gross domestic product at the end of 2017

Budget deficit on target at 0.3% of GDP - CSO

Business / 16 Apr

CSO figures show the economy grew by 10.5% on an annual basis in the third quarter

Economy grows 4.2% in Q3, up 10.5% on the year

Business / 15 Dec 17

The global average is boosted by regions such as China and Developed Asia where productivity typically lags and there is a lot to be gained from AI in catching up

AI could add nearly €50bn to Irish GDP by 2030 - report

Business / 22 Nov 17

Stronger than expected growth in previous quarters provided more good news for President Emmanuel Macron, as his government's growth target of 1.7% is now likely to be surpassed

French economy grows at fastest pace since 2011

Business / 31 Oct 17

Consumer spending fell by 1.1% in the second quarter, new CSO figures show

Economy grew by 1.4% in Q2, up 5.8% on annual basis

Business / 15 Sep 17

The euro zone's expansion picked up speed in Q2, with the economy growing 0.6% compared with the previous three months.

Consumer spending underpins euro zone strong growth

Business / 07 Sep 17

Gross domestic product increased at a 3% annual rate in the April-June period, the Commerce Department said in its second estimate today

US economy grew faster than initially thought in Q2

Business / 30 Aug 17

The economy grew 6.9% in the second quarter from a year earlier, the same rate as the first quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics said

China Q2 GDP growth tops forecasts on strong investment

Business / 17 Jul 17

Euro zone economy outperforms US with robust start

Business / 03 May 17

The IMF projection for Ireland for 2017 is consistent with the Central Bank's assessment, with the regulator also forecasting growth of 3.5% this year

IMF expects Irish GDP of 3.5% for 2017

Business / 18 Apr 17

The Government deficit fell to €1.3 billion at the end of of last year from €5 billion in 2015

Budget deficit falls to lower than expected 0.5% of GDP

Business / 11 Apr 17

Speaking at the Joint Central Bank of Ireland & European Investment Bank Conference, Mr Noonan also said the department is now predicting 3.7% GDP growth for 2018

2017 GDP growth forecast upgraded to 4.3%

Business / 10 Apr 17

Finance Department Secretary General Derek Moran told the Oireachtas Budgetary Oversight Committee the second half of 2016 was much stronger than had been assumed

2017 economic growth forecast set to be increased

Business / 05 Apr 17

Falling exports and declining spending by the federal government put Q4 growth well below that of Q3

US Q4 growth faster than previously reported

Business / 30 Mar 17

GDP grew by 5.2% last year, new CSO figures show

Economy grew by better than expected 5.2% in 2016

Business / 09 Mar 17

CSO to measure the economy by a new measure - the adjusted gross national income (GNI)

CSO to phase in new way of measuring growth

Business / 03 Feb 17

The Central Bank has cautioned that Brexit remains the main risk to the economy

Central Bank trims economic growth outlook

Business / 26 Jan 17

The UK economy expanded 0.6% in the three months to September

UK economy grows faster than expected in Q3

Business / 23 Dec 16

The German economy grew by 0.2% on the quarter between July and September

German Q3 economic growth slows more than expected

Business / 15 Nov 16

Consumer spending - which accounts for more than two thirds of US economic activity - slowed in third quarter

Exports boost US growth as consumer spending slows

Business / 28 Oct 16

Spanish GDP expanded by 0.7% in the third quarter compared to the previous three months

Spain's growth slowed but remained firm in Q3

Business / 28 Oct 16

Chinese property sales surged by 34% in the third quarter of 2016

China's third quarter GDP grows by 6.7%

Business / 19 Oct 16

A lower debt-to-GDP ratio would allow future governments to borrow in the event of a shock, according to Michael Noonan

New debt-to-GDP target of 45% announced

Budget 2017 / 11 Oct 16

The country's indigenous sector grew by 4.4% last year

Indigenous economy grew by 4.4% last year - CSO

Business / 06 Oct 16

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