economy

Munster a regional powerhouse in Ireland's €4.1bn drinks industry
Munster a regional powerhouse in Ireland's €4.1bn drinks industry
Ireland's drinks industry is worth €4. 1bn to the economy, with Munster now accounting for the largest share of direct manufacturing and distribution employment from the sector, a new report shows.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026

Oasis Ticketmaster trial pushed back as CCPC and defence resolve evidence issues
Oasis Ticketmaster trial pushed back as CCPC and defence resolve evidence issues
Company faces two charges under the Consumer Protection Act surrounding information provided to concertgoers who bought platinum tickets

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

European power prices shoot above €600 as wind generation slumps
European power prices shoot above €600 as wind generation slumps
Greater heating demand could add to the tightness in power markets, with temperatures set to dip 1C to 3C below normal this week

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Rising costs for tourism sector will find a way into the price of a bedroom, a meal, or a pint
Rising costs for tourism sector will find a way into the price of a bedroom, a meal, or a pint
The reality is that Ireland is an expensive country in which to run a tourism and hospitality business

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026

Business accounting concept, Business man using calculator with computer laptop, budget and loan paper in office.
Irish economy 'less efficient' but remains most productive in Europe, CSO data finds
Labour productivity decreased by 2.9% in the first few months of this year, with its value at €111.70 per hour

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Woman shopping at a grocery store and checking her receipt
Alan Healy: Irish consumers left in the dark over why food, fuel and energy prices keep rising
We deserve better transparency on why we pay what we pay

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Cork makes case to maximise role in financial services sector
Cork makes case to maximise role in financial services sector
More than 730 financial services jobs have been announced in Cork over the past 18 months

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

New cars at a car dealership
Personal loan drawdowns climb by almost 14%
While there was increased activity across all loan categories, home improvement lending reached record quarterly levels

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Euro stock
Corporation tax receipts running over 23% higher than last year
In the first 10 months of the year, €23.9bn was taken in

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

new houses
More than half of household savings in 2025 was invested in new homes
Of the €38.5bn saved by Irish households last year, €19.6bn was put into 'real assets such as new homes', according to CSO data

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Jobless Claims In U.S. Decreased To 388,000 Last WeekJobless Claims In U.S. Fall To Fewest Since July 2008 As Recovery Quickens
'Mixed picture' for unemployment rate and job growth in CSO estimates
The unemployment rate has increased 0.1% month-on-month

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Michigan Residents Cast Ballots With Control Of House, Senate At Stake
European stocks rise after Democrats win both chambers of Congress
Renewables stocks outperformed as the Democratic wave seen as supportive of companies in the clean energy supply chain

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

contactless payment - woman paying bill with smartphone at cafe
Service sector outlook deteriorates 'sharply' despite solid October
'Concerns over inflation, with a jump in cost pressures in October mainly due to fuel and energy' account for the drop in sentiment

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Cork businesses urged to look to Europe for partnerships and growth
Cork businesses urged to look to Europe for partnerships and growth
The Enterprise Europe Network is hosting its annual conference at Croke Park this November

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Man filling up the gas tank with gasoline
Ireland's inflation increases to 4% as rising energy prices hit home
Energy prices have risen by 18.3% over the 12 months to October 2026

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Irish consumer sentiment bucks global trends - but fears for higher prices
Irish consumer sentiment bucks global trends - but fears for higher prices
Credit Union Consumer Sentiment survey shows confidence steady but increasingly negative global outlook

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Paddy Power film charts the rise of the largest gambling business in the world
Paddy Power film charts the rise of the largest gambling business in the world
Actors Brian Gleeson, Colm Meaney, Alex Murphy and Aiden Gillen are all attached to star in the film

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Makhlouf: Domestic financial system 'not that exposed' to AI valuation correction
Makhlouf: Domestic financial system 'not that exposed' to AI valuation correction
The Central Bank governor said it is possible that the growing backlash to data centres in the US could 'hypothetically' lead to a 'massive shift against further development of data centres'

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Electric vehicles charge ahead in new-car market
Electric vehicles charge ahead in new-car market
The number of new electric cars registered in the past month increased by 55% compared to October 2025

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Malta - December 11, 2022: Binance logo on the facade of the headquarters
Binance hack is a wake-up call for the public
Cybersecurity experts in Ireland say lessons from the pandemic can be utilised in defending organisations

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

First Day Of Trading For 2026 At The NYSE And NASDAQ
Intel, Google, and Amazon lead stocks slump as tech giants get an AI wake-up call
A batch of disappointing tech results drove the Nasdaq 100 down 3.5%

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Cryptocurrency on Binance trading app, Bitcoin BTC with altcoin digital coin crypto currency, BNB, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Cardano,
Gone in 20 minutes: How the biggest heist in crypto history unfolded
Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, in a record digital asset theft.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Binance Security Incident
Hackers steal $6.3bn from Binance in world's biggest crypto heist
Theft could shake faith in digital assets

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

People skills stay at core as credit unions embrace AI and new tech
People skills stay at core as credit unions embrace AI and new tech
Credit unions are moving with AI, and the pace is picking up, says Colin Mitchell of Wellington IT

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Alan Healy: We keep arguing about rural Ireland without agreeing on what it is
Alan Healy: We keep arguing about rural Ireland without agreeing on what it is
Remote Ireland is growing faster than anyone expected. Our idea of what “rural” means hasn’t kept up

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Christine Lagarde
Who Replaces Lagarde? The political chess behind the ECB's leadership shake-up
Euro zone leaders will choose a new European Central Bank president and a board member in the coming weeks, in a game of political chess among the bloc's 21 nations that will reshape how its most powerful financial institution functions.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Building stock
Housing completions up over 10% with the west recording largest increase
Chief economist at Deloitte Ireland, Kate English, said 'the attempt to row back on approved housing body delivery is premature and risks diminishing housing delivery overall'

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Pharmaceuticals and tech sectors help GDP grow by an estimated 5.5% during third quarter 
Pharmaceuticals and tech sectors help GDP grow by an estimated 5.5% during third quarter 
The CSO has not yet published the figures for September but August’s data shows the value of Irish exports declined by 1.2% compared to last year driven by a 9% fall of the value of goods sent to both the US and EU

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

EU Flags Flying at the European Commission Building Brussels Belgium
Ireland plans to repay €8bn in bailout loans early to save on interest costs
The proposed repayment would draw on Ireland’s improved public finances and cash reserves to reduce debt owed to European institutions

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Ireland must cut its dependency on FDI, says Enterprise Ireland chief
Ireland must cut its dependency on FDI, says Enterprise Ireland chief
Homegrown exporters must become main driver of economy

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Darina Allen brings the spirit of Ireland on Indian hotel tour
Darina Allen brings the spirit of Ireland on Indian hotel tour
The Ballymaloe chef will cook Irish food for Indian guests in Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Europe Economy
Lagarde downplays risk of inflation as she confirms departure
The former central bank governors of the Netherlands and Spain, Klaas Knot and Pablo Hernandez de Cos, are seen as frontrunners to replace Lagarde.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Euro banknotes
Inflation expected to dampen domestic economic growth
New report warns inflation 'may rise further if oil and gas prices remain elevated'

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Credit unions hold €18.7bn in member savings. They want greater role in investment accounts
Credit unions hold €18.7bn in member savings. They want greater role in investment accounts
The new investment accounts will be introduced on July 1 and credit unions says their 'trust' from communities should see them with a larger role

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

UK Continental Shelf report
Gas demand drops in September as wind generation increases
Wind generation increased to 35% of the electricity mix, up from 18% in August, while solar accounted for 5%, compared with 8% in August

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.
Inflation worse for under 35s and renters, says CSO
Those over 65 years experience 0.5% less inflation compared to those under 35 years

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Energy prices
Wholesale cost of electricity almost doubles in a year, CSO reports
Rising cost of fuels and electricity the primary driver of inflation, which in Ireland was running at 4.1% in September, compared to 3.8% across the eurozone

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

ECB set to hold rates as eurozone slows down despite Irish lift
ECB set to hold rates as eurozone slows down despite Irish lift
Data due on Friday will also reveal a slowdown in euro-zone growth

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Royal visit to Northern Ireland
More than 1m visitors to whiskey distilleries in Ireland
The United States was the largest source of visitors to distilleries, followed by Ireland, the UK, Germany, and France

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Government policy is pushing small Irish retailers to the brink
Government policy is pushing small Irish retailers to the brink
I have been a retailer for 54 years, and I cannot remember a time when Government policy made it this difficult to run a small shop in Ireland.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Revolut current account usage doubles
Revolut current account usage doubles
86% of the public still use AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB for their main current account banking

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

London, United Kingdom - 14 March, 2025: Hand holding Revolut Visa bank card tapping contactless payment terminal on automated t
The convenience of digital banking comes with a catch — and Irish customers have seen it
With 3.4 million Irish users, Revolut’s service disruption has raised questions about payment reliability, duplicate charges and the risks of going cashless

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Gulfstream's G150 Executive Jet Makes Maiden Flight
Average wage in aircraft leasing sector hits nearly €250k
Aircraft leasing is a significant business in Ireland, so much so, that it can skew economic indicators such as gross domestic product

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Employers and employees have roles to play in managing stress 
Employers and employees have roles to play in managing stress 
One in five employees report consistently high stress levels, and 56% believe they will experience health problems in future if those levels continue, Vhi survey finds

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Alan Healy: Ireland is back relying on Britain for energy
Alan Healy: Ireland is back relying on Britain for energy
Ambition on the scale of Ardnacrusha is needed to wean us off our dangerous dependance on energy imports

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Kerry Co Council 'glamps' down on proposed tourism accommodation
Kerry Co Council 'glamps' down on proposed tourism accommodation
The local shoreline has experienced informal campervan parking in recent years

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026