Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse rises in March The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse moved higher in March as the mood among households and firms brightened despite the further extension of Covid-19 public ... Business • 29 Mar
Changes to Covid curbs 'gradual and cautious' - Donohoe Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said any possible changes to Covid-19 restrictions will be "gradual and cautious". Business • 22 Mar
Covid restrictions continue to hit Dublin economy The latest Dublin Economic Monitor shows that although the Dublin economy remains severely impacted by Covid-19 restrictions, it is prepared for recovery once conditions permit. Business • 10 Mar
GDP rises 3.4% in 2020 on strong multinational sector The economy, as measured by GDP, increased by 3.4% in 2020, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office today. Business • 05 Mar
Need to move from supports once Covid under control The Taoiseach has said that as the Covid-19 pandemic is brought under control there will be a need to move away from the extensive and ... Business • 04 Mar
Factory activity grows again in February - PMI The country's manufacturing sector grew slightly for the second month in a row in February after a big dip at the start of the year ... Business • 01 Mar
Cautious optimism pushes consumer sentiment higher Consumer sentiment bounced back in February thanks to cautious optimism about the outlook for the economy, despite the prospect of Covid-19 restrictions lasting for many ... Business • 23 Feb
Varadkar promises more targeted Covid-19 supports The economy will "bounce back" sooner than many people think, the Tánaiste has told the Dáil, but he added that the pandemic will leave "many ... Business • 18 Feb
Irish economy set to grow by 3.4% in 2021 - Commission Ireland's overall GDP growth is projected to come in at 3.4% in 2021 and is set to reach 3.5% in 2022 on the back of ... Business • 11 Feb
Irish banks facing structural headwinds - S&P Global While the Covid-19 pandemic has hit the underlying domestic economy hard, a new report said the Government's "sizeable" fiscal response has shielded households and businesses ... Business • 03 Feb
Growth figures masking devastating stories - Makhlouf Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has said he believes the economy could recover strongly later this year with a "potential surge in demand in the ... Business • 25 Jan
Big consumer rebound expected after Q1 lockdown The unleashing of €13 billion in household savings and significant pent-up demand will lead to a surge in consumer spending that will fuel a 5% ... Business • 25 Jan
Davy upgrades economic growth forecasts for 2021 Davy has upgraded its growth forecast for the economy for this year on the back of buoyant exports and multinational sector output, especially from the ... Business • 21 Jan
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
Services activity shrinks faster in November - PMI Services activity contracted faster in November, ahead of the reopening from this week of large parts of the sector, a business survey showed today. Business • 03 Dec 20
Confidence rising in growing manufacturing sector - PMI Manufacturing growth picked up pace and confidence among firms rose sharply in November after the sector was spared during the reintroduction of tough Covid-19 restrictions, ... Business • 01 Dec 20
Surprise bounce in consumer sentiment in November Consumer sentiment showed a significant and somewhat surprising rebound in November which may signal a stronger outlook for Christmas spending. Business • 24 Nov 20
Outlook for Irish economy highly uncertain - Commission The European Commission has said the outlook for the Irish economy is "highly uncertain" and that risks are "elevated". Business • 18 Nov 20
Euro zone rebound muted by second Covid-19 wave Ireland's domestic economy was "severely" hit by the coronavirus pandemic in the first half of the year, but strong exports by multinationals have cushioned the ... Business • 05 Nov 20
Manufacturing activity expands slightly in October Manufacturing expanded slightly in October, a survey showed today, as firms took on more staff for only the third time in the past twelve months ... Business • 02 Nov 20
Bank of Ireland's Economic Pulse posts steep fall Consumer confidence fell sharply in October, according to latest economic pulse from Bank of Ireland, with the measure dropping to the lowest point ever recorded ... Business • 27 Oct 20
Covid restrictions to push Budget deficit up to €23bn Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said the budget deficit this year will now be €23 billion, up approximately €1.25 billion on the figure outlined ... Business • 20 Oct 20
ESRI eyes recovery if Brexit deal reached The Economic and Social Research Institute has said if more "extreme restrictions" in relation to Covid-19 can be avoided next year and a Brexit trade ... Business • 08 Oct 20
September consumer confidence sees modest improvement Consumer sentiment improved marginally in September, recovering about half of the decline seen in August, a new survey shows today. Business • 30 Sep 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
