Higher debt and deficits increase risks to the economy The Governor of the Central Bank has warned that higher debt and deficit projections out to the middle of the decade increase the risks to the public finances and the economy. Business • 01 Sep 21
Higher debt and deficits increase risks to the economy The Governor of the Central Bank has warned that higher debt and deficit projections out to the middle of the decade increase the risks to the public finances and the economy. Business • 01 Sep 21
Manufacturing loses momentum as bottlenecks hit Irish factory activity lost some momentum in August with growth in output, new orders, exports and purchasing all lower than the previous month, a survey showed today. Business • 01 Sep 21
Manufacturing loses momentum as bottlenecks hit Irish factory activity lost some momentum in August with growth in output, new orders, exports and purchasing all lower than the previous month, a survey showed today. Business • 01 Sep 21
Consumer confidence up, business sentiment slips - BoI Bank of Ireland's latest Economic Pulse shows that consumer confidence rose in August but business sentiment slipped. Business • 30 Aug 21
Consumer confidence up, business sentiment slips - BoI Bank of Ireland's latest Economic Pulse shows that consumer confidence rose in August but business sentiment slipped. Business • 30 Aug 21
Rise in consumer confidence not repeated elsewhere Irish consumer sentiment improved marginally in August while confidence dipped in the US, UK and euro area. Business • 26 Aug 21
Rise in consumer confidence not repeated elsewhere Irish consumer sentiment improved marginally in August while confidence dipped in the US, UK and euro area. Business • 26 Aug 21
Ibec calls for more autonomy in reopening road map The chief executive of business organisation Ibec has told the Government it is vital that the next road map to reopening the economy is less prescriptive in nature than previously. Business • 24 Aug 21
Ibec calls for more autonomy in reopening road map The chief executive of business organisation Ibec has told the Government it is vital that the next road map to reopening the economy is less prescriptive in nature than previously. Business • 24 Aug 21
Manufacturing sector maintains rapid growth in July The manufacturing sector continued to grow at a rapid pace in July, albeit at a slower rate than the previous two months. Business • 03 Aug 21
Manufacturing sector maintains rapid growth in July The manufacturing sector continued to grow at a rapid pace in July, albeit at a slower rate than the previous two months. Business • 03 Aug 21
Consumer confidence dips marginally from June's high Irish consumer confidence dipped marginally in July from the two year high recorded in June, according to the latest consumer sentiment index from KBC Bank Ireland. Business • 23 Jul 21
Consumer confidence dips marginally from June's high Irish consumer confidence dipped marginally in July from the two year high recorded in June, according to the latest consumer sentiment index from KBC Bank Ireland. Business • 23 Jul 21
European Commission raises Irish GDP growth forecasts The European Commission has revised upwards the country's GDP growth projections to 7.2% for this year after a stronger than expected economic performance in the first quarter of 2021. Business • 07 Jul 21
European Commission raises Irish GDP growth forecasts The European Commission has revised upwards the country's GDP growth projections to 7.2% for this year after a stronger than expected economic performance in the first quarter of 2021. Business • 07 Jul 21
Services growth hits five year high, cost pressures up Growth in activity in the services sector increased further in June but cost pressures continued to intensify for firms with input price inflation hitting its highest level since 2008, a survey reveals today. Business • 05 Jul 21
Services growth hits five year high, cost pressures up Growth in activity in the services sector increased further in June but cost pressures continued to intensify for firms with input price inflation hitting its highest level since 2008, a survey reveals today. Business • 05 Jul 21
Central Bank upgrades its economic forecasts The Central Bank has upgraded its forecasts for growth in the economy in its latest quarterly bulletin, but said that any decision to permanently increase spending in upcoming budgets will have to balanced by new taxes or reduced spending in other areas. Business • 01 Jul 21
Central Bank upgrades its economic forecasts The Central Bank has upgraded its forecasts for growth in the economy in its latest quarterly bulletin, but said that any decision to permanently increase spending in upcoming budgets will have to balanced by new taxes or reduced spending in other areas. Business • 01 Jul 21
Bank of Ireland's Economic Pulse steady in June The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse was steady in June as the re-opening of the economy from the Covid-19 crisis beds down. Business • 28 Jun 21
Bank of Ireland's Economic Pulse steady in June The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse was steady in June as the re-opening of the economy from the Covid-19 crisis beds down. Business • 28 Jun 21
ESRI predicting over 11% growth in economy this year The Economic and Social Research Institute is forecasting double-digit growth in the economy this year. Business • 24 Jun 21
ESRI predicting over 11% growth in economy this year The Economic and Social Research Institute is forecasting double-digit growth in the economy this year. Business • 24 Jun 21
Growth in services accelerates as restrictions ease Activity in the services sector expanded at the fastest pace in over five years in May, according to AIB. Business • 03 Jun 21
Growth in services accelerates as restrictions ease Activity in the services sector expanded at the fastest pace in over five years in May, according to AIB. Business • 03 Jun 21
National Economic Plan to map out recovery plans It is widely expected that the Cabinet will approve and publish the Government's National Economic Plan next week. Business • 30 May 21
National Economic Plan to map out recovery plans It is widely expected that the Cabinet will approve and publish the Government's National Economic Plan next week. Business • 30 May 21
Government's spending forecasts 'not realistic' - IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said the Government's budgetary forecasts "lack credibility" and its spending forecasts are "not realistic". Business • 26 May 21
Government's spending forecasts 'not realistic' - IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said the Government's budgetary forecasts "lack credibility" and its spending forecasts are "not realistic". Business • 26 May 21
More must be done to help first time buyers - Donohoe Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said he appreciates the urgency of Ireland's housing situation, and he acknowledged that the Government must do more to alleviate the challenges faced by first time buyers. Business • 13 May 21
More must be done to help first time buyers - Donohoe Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said he appreciates the urgency of Ireland's housing situation, and he acknowledged that the Government must do more to alleviate the challenges faced by first time buyers. Business • 13 May 21
IMF says tax increases should be considered post Covid The International Monetary Fund has said more tax will need to be raised in Ireland to fund investments in physical and human capital. Business • 12 May 21
IMF says tax increases should be considered post Covid The International Monetary Fund has said more tax will need to be raised in Ireland to fund investments in physical and human capital. Business • 12 May 21
Irish economy set for rebound as Covid curbs ease The Irish economy is expected to rebound in the second half of this year as lockdown restrictions ease and the vaccination rollout takes effect, with consumer spending expected to increase sharply, according to the EU's latest economic forecast. Business • 12 May 21
Irish economy set for rebound as Covid curbs ease The Irish economy is expected to rebound in the second half of this year as lockdown restrictions ease and the vaccination rollout takes effect, with consumer spending expected to increase sharply, according to the EU's latest economic forecast. Business • 12 May 21
Services growth hits 14-month high in April - PMI Activity in the services sector accelerated to hit a 14-month high in April as the country began a gradual loosening of Covid-19 restrictions, a survey showed today. Business • 06 May 21
Services growth hits 14-month high in April - PMI Activity in the services sector accelerated to hit a 14-month high in April as the country began a gradual loosening of Covid-19 restrictions, a survey showed today. Business • 06 May 21
Labour market to recover to 2019 peak by late 2023 - EY New forecasts from consultancy firm EY predict that the Irish economy is set to grow by 5% this year and 4.3% next year. Business • 26 Apr 21
Labour market to recover to 2019 peak by late 2023 - EY New forecasts from consultancy firm EY predict that the Irish economy is set to grow by 5% this year and 4.3% next year. Business • 26 Apr 21
Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse near pre-pandemic level Bank of Ireland's latest Economic Pulse survey shows that business confidence here was higher in April than it was before the Covid-19 pandemic as the vaccine rollout and the easing of restrictions is giving cause for optimism. Business • 26 Apr 21
Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse near pre-pandemic level Bank of Ireland's latest Economic Pulse survey shows that business confidence here was higher in April than it was before the Covid-19 pandemic as the vaccine rollout and the easing of restrictions is giving cause for optimism. Business • 26 Apr 21
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 health measures. Business • 29 Mar 21
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 health measures. Business • 29 Mar 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
