News Annual euro zone inflation eases 2.2% in March New figures from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, show that euro area…splashApril 17, 2025
News Annual house price growth slows to 8% in February – CSO Residential property prices are up 8% in the 12 months to February 2025, according to…splashApril 17, 2025
News European Central Bank expected to cut interest rates for seventh time in a year The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates by one-quarter of a…splashApril 17, 2025
News Government urged not to overly delay pension auto-enrolment The Government is being urged not to defer the deadline for auto-enrolment of workers into…splashApril 16, 2025
News Pharmaceutical exports jump by 146% in February – CSO Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports of medical and pharmaceutical products…splashApril 16, 2025
News Gas use increases in March as weather shifts and wind energy output falls Overall gas demand in March rose by 13% compared to February, and by 4% compared…splashApril 16, 2025
News Stronger economic growth in ROI compared to NI – study The Republic of Ireland has higher wages, stronger economic growth and better living standards than…splashApril 15, 2025
News Oil edges up on potential US tariff exemptions on cars Oil prices inched higher today, supported by new tariff exemptions floated by US President Donald…splashApril 15, 2025
News Calls for investigation into axed golden visa scheme A golden visa scheme giving residency in Ireland and access to Europe has generated €500…splashApril 15, 2025
News EU should ‘be careful’ in tariff talks with US – Chambers Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has said that the European Union needs “to be…splashApril 14, 2025
News US exempts smartphones, computers from global tariffs The US government has granted tariff exclusions for smartphones, computers and other electronics imported largely…splashApril 14, 2025
News Hybrid work critical for workplace wellness, survey finds New research from Ibec shows that flexible or hybrid working arrangements remain a critical factor…splashApril 14, 2025
News Annual inflation rises to 2% in March – CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the country’s inflation rate rose to…splashApril 11, 2025
News Oil prices set to drop for a second week over US-China trade war concerns Oil prices rose today after settling more than $2 a barrel lower in the previous…splashApril 11, 2025
News First time buyers struggling to save a deposit – PTSB research A new survey of homeowners, renters and prospective buyers reveals a big jump in younger…splashApril 11, 2025
News Tariff supports have to be ‘sustainable’ – Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said any supports to help businesses affected by US tariffs needs…splashApril 9, 2025
News Stocks tumble again as US hits China with 104% tariffs European and Asian stocks extended a slide on Wall Street this morning as President Donald…splashApril 9, 2025
News Oil falls to lowest since February 2021 as Trump’s tariffs take effect Oil prices fell for a fifth day to their lowest since February 2021 today on…splashApril 9, 2025
News Grocery sales in Ireland increase by 3.4% in March New figures today show that take-home grocery sales in Ireland increased by 3.4% over the…splashApril 8, 2025
News Construction activity rises amid stronger new order growth – AIB PMI Construction activity rose in March – the first increase in total activity in three months…splashApril 8, 2025
News Trade war threat to impact housing market this year – report The threat of a trade war will influence how the housing market will perform this…splashApril 8, 2025
News EU response to Trump tariffs could amount to €400bn The total European Union response to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs could amount to duties…splashApril 7, 2025
News World markets dive on trade war gloom European markets plunged this morning as investors grappled with the possibility of a recession after…splashApril 7, 2025
News Oil tumbles further as US-China trade tensions fuel recession fears Oil prices slid more than 3% today, extending last week’s losses, as escalating trade tensions…splashApril 7, 2025
News Tax take to end of March up nearly 9% on same period last year Tax receipts in the first three months of the year were up 8.9% on the…splashApril 4, 2025
News Tax waivers, grants could bring vacant properties into use, says group Vacant properties and above-the-shop units could provide an answer to the housing crisis, according to…splashApril 4, 2025
News Trump tariffs provoke condemnation as recession fears grow Countries around the world have threatened to wage a trade war with the United States…splashApril 4, 2025
News Govt expects US measures on pharma sector, says Tánaiste The Government’s “working assumption” is that there will be further US tariffs focused on pharmaceuticals,…splashApril 3, 2025
News EU chief says new US tariffs are ‘major blow to world economy’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that US President Trump’s universal tariffs…splashApril 3, 2025
News Services sector posts robust growth in March, PMI shows The country’s services sector expanded at its fastest pace this year in March, driven by…splashApril 3, 2025