News Consumers expect weaker economy over next five years Consumers in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland expect a weaker economy, less favourable…splashApril 25, 2025
News Govt missed 2024 target on new build social homes The Government missed its target on new build social homes last year, with a shortfall…splashApril 24, 2025
News IMF says tariff pressures to push public debt past Covid levels Economic pressures from steep new US tariffs will push global public debt above pandemic-era levels…splashApril 24, 2025
News Economic worries could weigh on airline results as European bookings drop European airlines are set to report first-quarter results in the coming weeks, offering outlooks for…splashApril 24, 2025
News ECB survey sees inflation stabilising at 2% Euro zone inflation could be a touch higher this year than earlier thought but will…splashApril 23, 2025
News IMF says tariffs will hit economic growth, and increase risk of banking crisis The International Monetary Fund has sharply cut its growth forecasts for this year because of…splashApril 23, 2025
News Wind farms provided 38% of Ireland’s electricity in first quarter Wind farms provided 38% of the country’s electricity in first three months of 2025, according…splashApril 23, 2025
News Gold maintains record rally as Trump’s attacks on Fed chief rattle traders Gold prices soared to a record high, hitting the crucial $3,500 mark today, as concerns…splashApril 22, 2025
News Rise in electricity costs amid move from fossil fuels, report suggests Ireland faces the threat of higher electricity prices as it transitions away from fossil fuels…splashApril 22, 2025
News EU says it will enforce digital rules irrespective of CEO and location The European Union is determined to enforce its full digital rule book no matter who…splashApril 22, 2025
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