Early CSO estimates show GDP growth of 3.2% in Q1 Preliminary figures for Gross Domestic Product, a measure of the economy which includes the contribution from multinationals, shows an increase of 3.2% in the first three months of this year compared to the last quarter of 2024. Business • 29 Apr
Early CSO estimates show GDP growth of 3.2% in Q1 Preliminary figures for Gross Domestic Product, a measure of the economy which includes the contribution from multinationals, shows an increase of 3.2% in the first three months of this year compared to the last quarter of 2024. Business • 29 Apr
Irish economy returns to growth in first quarter The Irish economy returned to growth in the first three months of 2024, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 06 Jun 24
Irish economy returns to growth in first quarter The Irish economy returned to growth in the first three months of 2024, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 06 Jun 24
Irish economy returned to growth in first quarter The economy as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) returned to growth in the first quarter, expanding by 1.1% between January and March when compared to the last three months of last year. Business • 29 Apr 24
Irish economy returned to growth in first quarter The economy as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) returned to growth in the first quarter, expanding by 1.1% between January and March when compared to the last three months of last year. Business • 29 Apr 24
Government recorded surplus of €8.3 billion last year New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the general government balance showed a surplus of €8.3 billion or 1.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. Business • 19 Apr 24
Government recorded surplus of €8.3 billion last year New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the general government balance showed a surplus of €8.3 billion or 1.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. Business • 19 Apr 24
Latest CSO figures confirm economy in recession Figures today from the Central Statistics Office confirm that the economy is in recession, as the economy - as measured by gross domestic product (GDP) - fell by 1.9% in the three months to the end of September. Business • 01 Dec 23
Latest CSO figures confirm economy in recession Figures today from the Central Statistics Office confirm that the economy is in recession, as the economy - as measured by gross domestic product (GDP) - fell by 1.9% in the three months to the end of September. Business • 01 Dec 23
GDP slows as domestic economy booms - what's going on? Ireland's GDP number has for long attracted criticism for the artificially inflated picture it paints of the country's economy. But now it's in the spotlight for the opposite reason. While the domestic economy is in robust health, GDP shows signs of slowing sharply. What's going on? Business • 09 Jul 23
GDP slows as domestic economy booms - what's going on? Ireland's GDP number has for long attracted criticism for the artificially inflated picture it paints of the country's economy. But now it's in the spotlight for the opposite reason. While the domestic economy is in robust health, GDP shows signs of slowing sharply. What's going on? Business • 09 Jul 23
Davy cuts GDP growth forecast to 5.5% Davy has downgraded its GDP growth forecast for Ireland's economy, though it still anticipates a strong performance this year. Business • 03 Jul 23
Davy cuts GDP growth forecast to 5.5% Davy has downgraded its GDP growth forecast for Ireland's economy, though it still anticipates a strong performance this year. Business • 03 Jul 23
Exchequer records €6.3bn surplus at end of August The Exchequer recorded a surplus of €6.3 billion at the end of August, according to figures released by the Department of Finance this afternoon. Business • 02 Sep 22
Exchequer records €6.3bn surplus at end of August The Exchequer recorded a surplus of €6.3 billion at the end of August, according to figures released by the Department of Finance this afternoon. Business • 02 Sep 22
Economy on course for GDP growth of at least 15% - Davy Stockbroker Davy has revised upwards its outlook for economic growth to at least 15% of Gross Domestic Product for the full year. Business • 03 Sep 21
Economy on course for GDP growth of at least 15% - Davy Stockbroker Davy has revised upwards its outlook for economic growth to at least 15% of Gross Domestic Product for the full year. Business • 03 Sep 21
IMF lowers 2020 growth forecasts again The International Monetary Fund has further lowered its forecasts for global economic growth this year, as economies were more negatively impacted than expected and the recovery was more gradual than forecast. Business • 24 Jun 20
IMF lowers 2020 growth forecasts again The International Monetary Fund has further lowered its forecasts for global economic growth this year, as economies were more negatively impacted than expected and the recovery was more gradual than forecast. Business • 24 Jun 20
The story behind the 'Leprechaun' economics fiasco Over the past few days we have learned much about the true story behind Ireland's so-called "Leprechaun" economic figures, writes RTÉ Business Editor David Murphy. Business • 25 Jul 16
The story behind the 'Leprechaun' economics fiasco Over the past few days we have learned much about the true story behind Ireland's so-called "Leprechaun" economic figures, writes RTÉ Business Editor David Murphy. Business • 25 Jul 16
German GDP growth picked up in second quarter German economic growth picked up in the second quarter of 2015, and the public finances of Europe's economic powerhouse were firmly in the black in the first half, new data has shown. Business • 25 Aug 15
German GDP growth picked up in second quarter German economic growth picked up in the second quarter of 2015, and the public finances of Europe's economic powerhouse were firmly in the black in the first half, new data has shown. Business • 25 Aug 15
Japan's economy shrank in second quarter Japan's economy shrank at an annualised pace of 1.6% in April-June as exports slumped and consumers cut back spending, adding pressure on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to step up his policy drive to lift the economy out of decades of deflation. Business • 17 Aug 15
Japan's economy shrank in second quarter Japan's economy shrank at an annualised pace of 1.6% in April-June as exports slumped and consumers cut back spending, adding pressure on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to step up his policy drive to lift the economy out of decades of deflation. Business • 17 Aug 15
Euro zone growth slower than expected in Q2 The euro zone economy grew by less than expected in the second quarter, the European Union's statistics office has said in its first estimate of the period. Business • 19 Aug 15
Euro zone growth slower than expected in Q2 The euro zone economy grew by less than expected in the second quarter, the European Union's statistics office has said in its first estimate of the period. Business • 19 Aug 15
French economy stalls after positive start to 2015 France's economy stagnated in the second quarter after an encouraging 0.7% rise in GDP in the three months before, with investment falling away, according to official statistics. Business • 14 Aug 15
French economy stalls after positive start to 2015 France's economy stagnated in the second quarter after an encouraging 0.7% rise in GDP in the three months before, with investment falling away, according to official statistics. Business • 14 Aug 15
German economy grew by 0.4% in second quarter German growth accelerated in the second quarter of 2015 but by less than expected, with foreign trade acting as a support and investment braking Europe's largest economy. Business • 14 Aug 15
German economy grew by 0.4% in second quarter German growth accelerated in the second quarter of 2015 but by less than expected, with foreign trade acting as a support and investment braking Europe's largest economy. Business • 14 Aug 15
German central bank may upgrade growth forecast The Bundesbank, Germany's central bank, has praised the robustness of the country's economy at the end of 2014 and says it may upgrade its growth forecast for this year. Business • 16 Feb 15
German central bank may upgrade growth forecast The Bundesbank, Germany's central bank, has praised the robustness of the country's economy at the end of 2014 and says it may upgrade its growth forecast for this year. Business • 16 Feb 15
Household spending pushes British economy higher Spending by households drove Britain's economic recovery once again in the third quarter despite a slight fall in disposable incomes and weaker business investment growth than previously reported, official data has shown. Business • 23 Dec 14
Household spending pushes British economy higher Spending by households drove Britain's economic recovery once again in the third quarter despite a slight fall in disposable incomes and weaker business investment growth than previously reported, official data has shown. Business • 23 Dec 14
French economy grew by 0.3% in third quarter France's economy grew by 0.3% in the third quarter, as the euro zone's second largest economy battles to exit a prolonged slump. Business • 14 Nov 14
French economy grew by 0.3% in third quarter France's economy grew by 0.3% in the third quarter, as the euro zone's second largest economy battles to exit a prolonged slump. Business • 14 Nov 14
Germany narrowly escapes fresh recession Germany, Europe's biggest economy, narrowly escaped a new recession with minimal growth of 0.1% in the third quarter, official data has shown today. Business • 14 Nov 14
Germany narrowly escapes fresh recession Germany, Europe's biggest economy, narrowly escaped a new recession with minimal growth of 0.1% in the third quarter, official data has shown today. Business • 14 Nov 14
US economy sees 3.5% growth in third quarter A smaller trade deficit and a surge in defence spending buoyed US economic growth in the third quarter, however other details of the US Commerce Department’s latest report hinted at some loss of momentum in activity. Business • 30 Oct 14
US economy sees 3.5% growth in third quarter A smaller trade deficit and a surge in defence spending buoyed US economic growth in the third quarter, however other details of the US Commerce Department’s latest report hinted at some loss of momentum in activity. Business • 30 Oct 14
Ulster Bank forecasts GDP growth of 3.1% in 2014 Ulster Bank has forecast GDP growth of 3.1% this year in its latest Irish Economic Outlook, up on its previous prediction of 2%. Business • 25 Aug 14
Ulster Bank forecasts GDP growth of 3.1% in 2014 Ulster Bank has forecast GDP growth of 3.1% this year in its latest Irish Economic Outlook, up on its previous prediction of 2%. Business • 25 Aug 14
British sees GDP growth of 0.8% in second quarter Britain has finally emerged from its worst post-war downturn after growth of 0.8% in the second quarter of 2014 took the size of the economy above its pre-recession peak. Business • 25 Jul 14
British sees GDP growth of 0.8% in second quarter Britain has finally emerged from its worst post-war downturn after growth of 0.8% in the second quarter of 2014 took the size of the economy above its pre-recession peak. Business • 25 Jul 14
British economy grew by 0.8% in first quarter The British economy grew by a slower-than-expected 0.8% in the first quarter of this year but is still on the cusp of surpassing its pre-crisis peak, official figures have shown. Business • 29 Apr 14
British economy grew by 0.8% in first quarter The British economy grew by a slower-than-expected 0.8% in the first quarter of this year but is still on the cusp of surpassing its pre-crisis peak, official figures have shown. Business • 29 Apr 14
Italian economy sees signs of gradual recovery Italy's economy began a gradual recovery in the fourth quarter of 2013 with 0.1% growth - the first positive result after its longest post-war recession, official data from the Istat agency has shown. Business • 14 Feb 14
Italian economy sees signs of gradual recovery Italy's economy began a gradual recovery in the fourth quarter of 2013 with 0.1% growth - the first positive result after its longest post-war recession, official data from the Istat agency has shown. Business • 14 Feb 14
