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Bank of Ireland's Economic Pulse, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, came in at in 89.7 in June

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

The ESRI believes the recovery in the economy is well under way

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

The latest AIB PMI pointed to a marked pick up in growth as pent-up demand was released with the loosening of pandemic restrictions

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

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council expects the economy to 'bounce back' despite challenges

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

The IMF says a gradual increase in tax revenue should be considered once a recovery from Covid-19 has taken hold

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

Ireland's economy is projected to grow by 4.6% in 2021 and 5% in 2022, the European Commission's Spring Economic Forecast is predicting

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

The AIB IHS Markit Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) jumped to 57.7 in April from 54.6 in March

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

EY has warned of the potential for sharp price inflation, due to Covid costs, Brexit and a potential jump in consumer spending

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

The overall Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at in 85.4 in April, up 51.1 on last April's all-time low

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 said its Economic Pulse showed a reading of 73.7 in March - the highest reading in 13 months

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

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe addressed the Dublin Economics Workshop today

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

A quiet Dublin city centre as Covid-19 curbs continue (Pic:RollingNews.ie)

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

The economy, as measured by GDP, increased by 3.4% for the year 2020, preliminary CSO figures show

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

Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed the Dublin Chamber of Commerce's AGM today

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 wide-ranging emergency supports put in place by the Government to help businesses and workers.

Business • 04 Mar 21

The AIB IHS Markit manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index edged up to 52 from 51.8 in January

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 as Brexit and a third Covid-19 lockdown of the economy hit output and new orders.

Business • 01 Mar 21

The KBC Bank Ireland's consumer sentiment index rose to 70.8 this month from 64.9 in January

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 more months, a survey found today.

Business • 23 Feb 21

New financial supports will be put in place in the second half of the year for businesses hit hardest by the pandemic, the Tánaiste said today

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 scars" including lost jobs and livelihoods as well as lost lives.

Business • 18 Feb 21

The European Commission said the Government's extended income subsidy schemes continue to cushion the economic impact of Covid-19

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 strong private consumption, exports and a recovery in investment.

Business • 11 Feb 21

S&P Global predicts that the underlying domestic economy - based on modified gross national income - will expand by 4% this year

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 from a temporary but severe liquidity shock.

Business • 03 Feb 21

Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf said headline figures of overall growth 'mask the devastating personal stories of failed businesses, the hardship of households and the financial strain on families'

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 second half of the year".

Business • 25 Jan 21

Goodbody Stockbrokers has predicted 5% growth in core domestic demand this year

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% growth in core domestic demand this year, new research from stockbroker Goodbody says.