News ECB keeps rates unchanged, offers no guidance on next move The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged as expected today, with its president Christine…splashJuly 19, 2024
News Over one million domestic holidays taken last year, up 8% The domestic tourism market grew strongly in 2023 with over 14.3 million trips taken by…splashJuly 19, 2024
News EU new car sales rise 4.3% in June New car sales in the European Union rose 4.3% in June to their highest since…splashJuly 18, 2024
News Property prices rise for 9th month in a row in May – CSO The annual rate of increase in the price of homes around the country picked up…splashJuly 18, 2024
News ECB not expected to cut interest rates any further today The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to leave interest rates…splashJuly 18, 2024
News Just 15% of Irish firms ‘fully compliant’ with GDPR Just 15% of businesses here say they are fully compliant with the European Union’s General…splashJuly 17, 2024
News IMF sees steady global growth, warns of slowing disinflation The global economy is set for modest growth over the next two years amid cooling…splashJuly 17, 2024
News Rebound in Dublin office lettings, but vacancy still rising There has been a strong rebound in Dublin office lettings, but a surge in supply…splashJuly 17, 2024
News Regulator overseeing building construction to be set up The Government is to establish a new regulator to oversee the construction of buildings. The…splashJuly 16, 2024
News Exports increase by 10% in first five months of 2024 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports of goods increased by 10%…splashJuly 16, 2024
News Irish firms more upbeat than euro zone counterparts Almost three quarters of Irish medium-sized companies are predicting a positive future, the latest International…splashJuly 16, 2024
News Health Service Executive recruitment freeze ends today A recruitment freeze at the Health Service Executive is to end today after it was…splashJuly 15, 2024
News ECB to opt for summer pause after initial rate cut The European Central Bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday, giving the…splashJuly 15, 2024
News GDP fell by more than previously estimated in 2023 – CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the economy as measured by Gross…splashJuly 15, 2024
News SMEs lost €10m through email-related scams last year Small and medium sized businesses lost almost €10m through email-related scams last year. The number…splashJuly 12, 2024
News Euro zone bond yields inch higher after inflation-driven drop Euro zone bond yields edged higher after a sharp drop the previous day on the…splashJuly 12, 2024
News Rooftop revolution – 100,000 solar panels connected in Ireland Over 100,000 rooftop solar microgenerators have now been connected to Ireland’s electricity network, according to…splashJuly 12, 2024
News ‘Many more challenges’ facing Irish economy – Chambers Minister for Finance Jack Chambers has pointed to “many more challenges facing our economy,” along…splashJuly 11, 2024
News National Enterprise Hub launched to support businesses A new resource to help businesses access a range of government supports called the National…splashJuly 11, 2024
News Govt adopting ‘everything now’ approach to budget The State’s fiscal watchdog has claimed that the Government is adopting an ‘everything now’ approach…splashJuly 11, 2024
News New enhanced unemployment benefit rules passed by Oireachtas Planned new laws aimed at ensuring enhanced benefits for those with a strong work history…splashJuly 10, 2024
News Year-on-year wage growth in Ireland rose to 4.3% in June Year-on-year wage growth in Ireland was 4.3% in June, up slightly from the 4% to…splashJuly 10, 2024
News Additional €8.3bn funding for use in Budget 2025 The Government is to make €8.3 billion in additional funding available for use in Budget…splashJuly 10, 2024
News Data availability an obstacle to sustainability reporting The Government says a new EU law aimed at tackling greenwashing will strengthen the rules…splashJuly 9, 2024
News UK to re-introduce mandatory housing targets The UK’s finance minister has announced that she will re-introduce mandatory housing targets. In her…splashJuly 9, 2024
News Summer Economic Statement to outline size of Budget 2025 The Government will outline the size of the financial package for October’s budget later today,…splashJuly 9, 2024
News Asking prices for homes rising at fastest rate in almost two years Asking prices for homes across the country rose at the fastest rate in almost two…splashJuly 8, 2024
News Total construction activity falls for second month in a row Total construction activity fell for the second month in a row in June, new data…splashJuly 8, 2024
News Euro zone investor morale drops, breaking streak of gains in “setback” Investor morale in the euro zone broke an eight-month streak of improvements with a bigger-than-expected…splashJuly 8, 2024
News Makhlouf urges Government to stick to its own 5% spending increase rule in Budget 2025 The Governor of the Central Bank has urged the Government to stick to its own…splashJuly 5, 2024