Prudent economic control needed amid Trump risk - report Ireland should prudently manage its public finances and invest in capital projects to mitigate risks posed by potential tax changes from the Trump administration, according to a report. Business • 27 Jan 25
Prudent economic control needed amid Trump risk - report Ireland should prudently manage its public finances and invest in capital projects to mitigate risks posed by potential tax changes from the Trump administration, according to a report. Business • 27 Jan 25
Ibec: Economy to expand in 2025, employment to grow 2.4% Employers group Ibec has forecast that the economy will continue to expand in 2025 with employment growing by 2.4%. Business • 22 Jan 25
Ibec: Economy to expand in 2025, employment to grow 2.4% Employers group Ibec has forecast that the economy will continue to expand in 2025 with employment growing by 2.4%. Business • 22 Jan 25
Services new business growth at 9-month high in December The services sector activity expanded slightly slower in December but growth in new business hit its fastest pace since March and optimism for the coming 12 months improved, a survey showed today. Business • 06 Jan 25
Services new business growth at 9-month high in December The services sector activity expanded slightly slower in December but growth in new business hit its fastest pace since March and optimism for the coming 12 months improved, a survey showed today. Business • 06 Jan 25
5 threats Ireland faces in 2025 Housing, Donald Trump, a new government, climate and an ageing population are five of the big issues facing Ireland in 2025, writes David Murphy Business • 02 Jan 25
5 threats Ireland faces in 2025 Housing, Donald Trump, a new government, climate and an ageing population are five of the big issues facing Ireland in 2025, writes David Murphy Business • 02 Jan 25
House prices overvalued by up to 10%, ESRI warns Irish property prices are overvalued by 8% to 10%, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute in its latest Quarterly Economic Commentary. Business • 12 Dec 24
House prices overvalued by up to 10%, ESRI warns Irish property prices are overvalued by 8% to 10%, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute in its latest Quarterly Economic Commentary. Business • 12 Dec 24
Davy estimates 34,000 new homes will be built this year Stockbrokers Davy says 34,000 new homes will be built in Ireland this year - a marginal increase on 2023 when 32,695 were finished. Business • 09 Dec 24
Davy estimates 34,000 new homes will be built this year Stockbrokers Davy says 34,000 new homes will be built in Ireland this year - a marginal increase on 2023 when 32,695 were finished. Business • 09 Dec 24
Domestic economy grows 3.1% in first nine months of 2024 The domestic economy expanded by 3.1% in the first nine months of this year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 05 Dec 24
Domestic economy grows 3.1% in first nine months of 2024 The domestic economy expanded by 3.1% in the first nine months of this year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 05 Dec 24
Irish economy to slow in 2024, 2025 rebound predicted Ireland's GDP is expected to decline by 0.5% in 2024, mainly due to a contraction in the multinational sector in the first half of the year, the European Commission's Autumn 2024 Economic Forecast has predicted. Business • 15 Nov 24
Irish economy to slow in 2024, 2025 rebound predicted Ireland's GDP is expected to decline by 0.5% in 2024, mainly due to a contraction in the multinational sector in the first half of the year, the European Commission's Autumn 2024 Economic Forecast has predicted. Business • 15 Nov 24
Tentative signs of 'turnaround' for manufacturing sector Activity in the manufacturing sector improved in October, driven by a rise in output and new orders. Business • 01 Nov 24
Tentative signs of 'turnaround' for manufacturing sector Activity in the manufacturing sector improved in October, driven by a rise in output and new orders. Business • 01 Nov 24
IFAC: Irish infrastructure lagging behind EU counterparts Ireland's infrastructure is lagging 25% behind that of high-income European economies, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, with the council also saying a doubling of last year's housing output is needed to catch up with a growing population. Business • 30 Oct 24
IFAC: Irish infrastructure lagging behind EU counterparts Ireland's infrastructure is lagging 25% behind that of high-income European economies, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, with the council also saying a doubling of last year's housing output is needed to catch up with a growing population. Business • 30 Oct 24
GDP up by 2% in third quarter - CSO preliminary estimate A preliminary estimate from the Central Statistics Office shows that the country's gross domestic product grew by 2% in the third quarter from the previous three months, but was 1.2% lower than the same quarter last year. Business • 29 Oct 24
GDP up by 2% in third quarter - CSO preliminary estimate A preliminary estimate from the Central Statistics Office shows that the country's gross domestic product grew by 2% in the third quarter from the previous three months, but was 1.2% lower than the same quarter last year. Business • 29 Oct 24
'Small bounce' in consumer sentiment after Budget There was a "small bounce" in consumer sentiment in October, but little sense that consumers think Budget 2025 will dramatically improve the outlook for their household finances. Business • 25 Oct 24
'Small bounce' in consumer sentiment after Budget There was a "small bounce" in consumer sentiment in October, but little sense that consumers think Budget 2025 will dramatically improve the outlook for their household finances. Business • 25 Oct 24
40% of homes being sold for 10% more than asking prices Bank of Ireland said new analysis shows that competition for homes intensified during the summer with almost 40% of transactions now being settled at a minimum 10% premium over the original asking price. Business • 23 Sep 24
40% of homes being sold for 10% more than asking prices Bank of Ireland said new analysis shows that competition for homes intensified during the summer with almost 40% of transactions now being settled at a minimum 10% premium over the original asking price. Business • 23 Sep 24
Domestic economy grew by almost 2% in first half of 2024 The domestic economy grew by almost 2% in the first six months of this year, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 05 Sep 24
Domestic economy grew by almost 2% in first half of 2024 The domestic economy grew by almost 2% in the first six months of this year, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 05 Sep 24
Factory activity grew slightly in August - AIB PMI Manufacturing activity grew in August at its fastest rate in six months, boosted by production increases and a faster rise in employment numbers, a new survey showed today. Business • 02 Sep 24
Factory activity grew slightly in August - AIB PMI Manufacturing activity grew in August at its fastest rate in six months, boosted by production increases and a faster rise in employment numbers, a new survey showed today. Business • 02 Sep 24
Services growth moderates slightly, PMI shows Service sector growth moderated slightly for the second successive month in July, but a pick up in new business, the year-ahead outlook and jobs growth pointed to positive signs for firms, a survey showed today. Business • 06 Aug 24
Services growth moderates slightly, PMI shows Service sector growth moderated slightly for the second successive month in July, but a pick up in new business, the year-ahead outlook and jobs growth pointed to positive signs for firms, a survey showed today. Business • 06 Aug 24
Spending rises swiftly as the Taylor effect hits Dublin The latest Bank of Ireland Spending Pulse, which analyses debit and credit card spending, reveals the economic impact of Taylor Swift's three day of concerts in Dublin last weekend. Business • 04 Jul 24
Spending rises swiftly as the Taylor effect hits Dublin The latest Bank of Ireland Spending Pulse, which analyses debit and credit card spending, reveals the economic impact of Taylor Swift's three day of concerts in Dublin last weekend. Business • 04 Jul 24
Service sector growth moderates, input costs fall sharply Growth in the country's service sector moderated slightly in June, bringing jobs growth to a near standstill but a sharp drop in input costs offered welcome relief to firms, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Jul 24
Service sector growth moderates, input costs fall sharply Growth in the country's service sector moderated slightly in June, bringing jobs growth to a near standstill but a sharp drop in input costs offered welcome relief to firms, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Jul 24
BoI revises GDP outlook, but expects healthy growth Bank of Ireland has downgraded its outlook for growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 1% this year and 3.9% in 2025. Business • 03 Jul 24
BoI revises GDP outlook, but expects healthy growth Bank of Ireland has downgraded its outlook for growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 1% this year and 3.9% in 2025. Business • 03 Jul 24
Sharpest fall in manufacturing activity in almost a year June marked the sharpest decline in activity in the manufacturing sector in eleven months, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index published by AIB. Business • 01 Jul 24
Sharpest fall in manufacturing activity in almost a year June marked the sharpest decline in activity in the manufacturing sector in eleven months, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index published by AIB. Business • 01 Jul 24
Strong increase in June consumer sentiment survey The consumer mood improved this month, according to the latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey, on the back of lower fuel costs and an ECB rate cut. Business • 28 Jun 24
Strong increase in June consumer sentiment survey The consumer mood improved this month, according to the latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey, on the back of lower fuel costs and an ECB rate cut. Business • 28 Jun 24
Davy predicts strong economic growth for 2024 Stockbrokers Davy said today it is expecting a broad-based acceleration of economic growth (GNI*) to 4.5% in 2024 and 4.3% in 2025 from an estimated 3% growth rate in 2023. Business • 19 Jun 24
Davy predicts strong economic growth for 2024 Stockbrokers Davy said today it is expecting a broad-based acceleration of economic growth (GNI*) to 4.5% in 2024 and 4.3% in 2025 from an estimated 3% growth rate in 2023. Business • 19 Jun 24
Central Bank lowers growth forecast for domestic economy The Central Bank has reduced its forecasts for economic growth this year. Business • 18 Jun 24
Central Bank lowers growth forecast for domestic economy The Central Bank has reduced its forecasts for economic growth this year. Business • 18 Jun 24
Irish economy forecast to grow by 1.2% this year - EU The European Commission has maintained its expectations for the performance of the Irish economy this year with a predicted GDP growth rate of 1.2%. Business • 15 May 24
Irish economy forecast to grow by 1.2% this year - EU The European Commission has maintained its expectations for the performance of the Irish economy this year with a predicted GDP growth rate of 1.2%. Business • 15 May 24
Domestic economic outlook for 2024 revised lower The Government has revised down slightly its projections for growth in the domestic economy this year, but still expects a moderate level of expansion in 2024 and beyond. Business • 23 Apr 24
Domestic economic outlook for 2024 revised lower The Government has revised down slightly its projections for growth in the domestic economy this year, but still expects a moderate level of expansion in 2024 and beyond. Business • 23 Apr 24
