News SEAI pays record €616m in grants for energy upgrades and projects in 2024 The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has said it disbursed a record €616 million…splashJanuary 15, 2025
News New govt plans to cut VAT rate to 9% for parts of hospitality sector The incoming government intends to cut the VAT rate to 9% for food-based hospitality, entertainment…splashJanuary 15, 2025
News 40% drop in public liability claims in past four years There has been a 40% drop in public liability claims between 2019 and 2023, the…splashJanuary 14, 2025
News Ireland to be exempt from new US rules on AI chip exports The US government said it would further restrict artificial intelligence chip and technology exports, divvying…splashJanuary 14, 2025
News Grocery sales hit €1.4 billion over record-breaking Christmas New figures show that, as expected, Monday 23 December was the most popular shopping day…splashJanuary 14, 2025
News China exports accelerate amid trade tensions, imports surprise China’s exports gained momentum in December, with imports also showing recovery, though strength at the…splashJanuary 13, 2025
News Costs a concern for food and drink manufacturing firms Irish food and drink makers feel “broadly positive” about current economic conditions, but the mood…splashJanuary 13, 2025
News Plans on track for partial reopening of Holyhead Port – Taoiseach Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that plans remain on track for the partial reopening of…splashJanuary 13, 2025
News Corporate insolvencies reach highest level since 2016 875 corporate insolvencies were recorded last year – the highest number since 2016. New figures…splashJanuary 10, 2025
News First-time buyer mortgage approvals hit record highs in November New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) show that first-time buyer mortgage approvals…splashJanuary 10, 2025
News Grid constraints impact share of electricity supplied by wind The share of electricity in Ireland supplied by wind fell during 2024 due to grid…splashJanuary 10, 2025
News Homes being sold for average of 9% above asking price, report shows First-time buyers are taking on more debt in proportion to their incomes than purchasers in…splashJanuary 9, 2025
News Unemployment rate rises to 4.2% in December – CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the country’s unemployment rate rose to…splashJanuary 9, 2025
News Stay-at-home parent role valued at annual salary of €57k – study The estimated annual salary of a stay-at-home parent has been calculated to be €57,140, according…splashJanuary 9, 2025
News Irish food and drink exports hit record high Irish food, drink and horticulture exports were worth €17 billion last year, according to Bord…splashJanuary 8, 2025
News Euro zone inflation jumps in December on higher energy costs Euro zone inflation accelerated in December, an unwelcome but anticipated blip that is unlikely to…splashJanuary 8, 2025
News Second hand home prices rose by 8.4% last year The average price of a second hand home rose by 8.4% last year, almost double…splashJanuary 8, 2025
News Euro zone economy ended 2024 in precarious state, PMI shows The euro zone economy ended 2024 in a fragile state, according a survey which showed…splashJanuary 7, 2025
News Services new business growth hits nine-month high in December The services sector activity expanded slightly slower in December but growth in new business hit…splashJanuary 7, 2025
News Corporation tax increased by 18% last year to €28bn – Department of Finance Corporation tax increased by 18% last year to €28bn, according to the latest Exchequer Returns…splashJanuary 7, 2025
News Lower than expected number of insolvencies in 2024 A new survey reveals significantly lower insolvencies than expected in the last quarter of 2024…splashJanuary 6, 2025
News Exceptional weather needs exceptional response from employers HR professional body CIPD has said that large parts of the country are facing exceptional…splashJanuary 6, 2025
News NTMA plans syndicated bond issue during first quarter The National Treasury Management Agency said it plans to issue a new bond via syndication…splashJanuary 6, 2025
News Dollar stands tall in 2024, propped up by cautious Fed, Trump trade The dollar slipped on the last trading day of the year today but was poised…splashJanuary 3, 2025
News Electric Vehicle sales dropped 24% in 2024 The number of new cars bought in 2024 was 121,195, according to the Society of…splashJanuary 3, 2025
News Sharpest decline in production volumes for six months There were subdued business conditions across the Irish manufacturing sector, according to the latest AIB…splashJanuary 3, 2025
News European stocks clock worst quarterly showing since 2022 European stocks recorded their worst quarterly showing in more than two years today, as uncertainty…splashJanuary 2, 2025
News Annual inflation doubles to 1% in December, flash estimate shows Consumer prices rose by 1% in the year to December, double the rate of 0.5%…splashJanuary 2, 2025
News House prices rise 9% in 2024 House prices nationally rose by an average of 9% during 2024, according to the latest…splashJanuary 2, 2025
News Fed cuts rates but sees slower pace of further reductions The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, as expected, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell…splashDecember 19, 2024