economy

European Central Bank Interest Rate Decision News Conference
ECB increases interest rates by quarter-point as Iran war fuels European inflation
ECB's governing council decision marks the first interest rate hike in almost three years as policymakers try to bring inflation down to its 2% target

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Prescription charges Ireland
Competition body launches retail pharmacy sector study after 'consumer complaints'
The study will focus on the supply of prescription and over-the-counter products to consumers

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

River Liffey, Dublin
Dublin business activity 'strengthened sharply' in first quarter 
Grant Thornton Dublin Economic Monitor shows that S&P Global's PMI stands at 55.6, up from 53.2 during the last three months of 2025

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Fuel Support Scheme
Electric cars increase share of market to 27%
Electric car sales may be bolstered through the rest of the year following news that the Government is considering introducing a pilot scrappage scheme to incentivise further adoption

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

European Central Bank Interest Rate Decision News Conference
Irish mortgage rates fall ahead of expected interest rate hikes by ECB
Central Bank data shows Ireland is now the tenth most expensive country in the eurozone for new mortgages

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Ifac: Government spending plans 'well above' sustainable growth of economy
Ifac: Government spending plans 'well above' sustainable growth of economy
Net spending is projected to increase by on average 7% annually — the highest in the EU

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Government announces €460m investment in new research centres
Government announces €460m investment in new research centres
The centres will have additional funding of €500m leveraged from industry and other sources

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Irish Budget 2014
ESRI says 'no systematic difference' in welfare receipt rates between immigrants and Irish-born
Immigrants in Ireland overall make 'positive fiscal contribution, fully financing their share of public services'

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Two thirds of women feel underpaid or undervalued in the workplace
Two thirds of women feel underpaid or undervalued in the workplace
Survey examined how fairly Irish workers feel they are paid

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Ireland facing shortfall of 2,200 surveyors, warns report
Ireland facing shortfall of 2,200 surveyors, warns report
If growth reaches 3.5% Gross National Income, the shortfall of surveyors will be over 3,000 surveyors

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

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Oil prices jump $3 after Israeli attacks hit peace hopes
Brent oil prices jumped more than $3 a barrel on Monday

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Around one in five interested in using personal investment account, survey finds
Around one in five interested in using personal investment account, survey finds
Of those people aged under 35 who have investment or use financial products, 21% hold cryptocurrencies

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde Speaks At International Women’s Day 2026 Conference
Eurozone interest rate hike to put ECB at vanguard of global tightening
The response of officials in Frankfurt to the energy shock unleashed by US president Donald Trump’s attack on Iran will aim to ensure that the fastest eurozone inflation since 2023 doesn’t become entrenched

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Employers seek answers to Ireland's childcare conundrum 
Employers seek answers to Ireland's childcare conundrum 
Cork Chamber's report offers recommendations on how childcare needs can be served

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

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Good weather fuels spending on flowers and landscaping while total monthly payments fall
Despite the overall drop in debit and credit card spending, several sectors still saw strong growth

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Details Of EURO Banknotes
Eurozone economy falls into decline as reduced Irish GDP sees data revised
In Ireland, the multinational sector in Ireland shrank 27% in Q1

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Employers may risk costly impacts under new EU social security rules
Employers may risk costly impacts under new EU social security rules
Michael Rooney of EY Ireland offers advice on changes to EU social security rules that will have implications for employers and for their employees working abroad within the EU

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Alan Healy: The construction cranes are back, but who is funding them
Alan Healy: The construction cranes are back, but who is funding them
Cranes fill Irish skies for new housing, signaling economic recovery, but the apartment market is broken, relying on State subsidies to meet critical demand.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

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Exchequer deficit falls to €2.3bn amid growth across major tax categories
While revenue was growing, total Government expenditure was growing faster

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

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Bank warns of rise in tap-to-pay scams in busy summer months
Criminals currently favour two main methods of stealing money from unsuspecting victims — point of sale scamming and ‘ghost tapping’

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Irish Economy As Latest Retail Figures Released
Ireland's richest 10% own five times more wealth than bottom half of households
New figures from the Central Bank show Ireland's wealthiest 10% of owned over 47% of total household net wealth at the end of 2025

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Woman working at a restaurant
Services sector growth 'remained muted' in May amid rising costs
'Confidence improved since April in all sectors except transport, tourism, and leisure, which recorded the weakest outlook for five-and-a-half years'

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
16% of SMEs applied for bank finance, says report
SME Credit Delivery Survey for the Dept of Finance assesses credit demand in Ireland

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

The headquarters of the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium
Government expenditure to outpace revenue growth, EU warns
European Commission says Ireland's reliance corporation tax continues to be a 'major risk'

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

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Collapse in travel spending amid political conflict fuels decline in card payments 
Reduced spending in April triggered a downturn across all sectors, with total monthly card payments falling by over 4% to €9.7bn

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Building stock
Construction industry says costs will continue rising this year
CIF Q2 2026 Construction Outlook Survey found 94% of firms reported an increase in raw material costs between January and March 

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Unrecognizable Daughter Being Taken To School By Her Mother
Cork businesses losing employees due to shortcomings in childcare
Report by Cork Chamber found that two-thirds of surveyed members did not consider the Irish childcare system as 'fit for purpose'

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Less than half of population pays for health insurance as average cost jumps 10.6%
Less than half of population pays for health insurance as average cost jumps 10.6%
Premiums rise but level of cover is reducing, says Health Insurance Authority 

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Buying meat at a supermarket.
Grocery price inflation eases in May
However, grocery prices are still increasing faster than the general rate of inflation

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Pilot scheme to help people with convictions enter the workforce
Pilot scheme to help people with convictions enter the workforce
Irish HR experts are volunteering to help people with convictions navigate the workplace.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Car being attached to tow truck
Ireland motor injury claims still exceed UK levels by over 50%
The report from the Society of Actuaries in Ireland found that legal costs in Ireland are increasing

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Irish exports to Arab nations up 6% during the first months of the year
Irish exports to Arab nations up 6% during the first months of the year
Demand for Irish goods in the region was 'strong' prior to the Iran conflict

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Bank holiday getaway
American tourists flock to Ireland as visitor numbers hit new highs
Tourists from North America account for a third of all spending by visitors

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Meta layoffs expected
John Whelan: Ireland took a harder hit than the rest of the world in Meta's layoffs
Despite surging revenue fueled by $125bn AI investments, Meta slashes global staff and 20% of its Irish workforce while shifting to subscription services.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Group of skilled padel players playing padel match on new court indoors at night
Ireland's Padel Boom: Courts, investments and plans to bring the sport to every town
Padel is the natural progression from saunas, golf simulators, and Pilates workouts for a population that values holistic fitness and has the money to spend

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Alan Healy: As Europe builds railways, Ireland goes a different direction
Alan Healy: As Europe builds railways, Ireland goes a different direction
Does Munster need four airports?

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Ireland cannot adopt passive approach to AI in the workforce, Ibec warns Tánaiste
Ireland cannot adopt passive approach to AI in the workforce, Ibec warns Tánaiste
Business leaders spoke with Tánaiste Simon Harris on the importance of economic resilience for Cork within the context of technological disruption

Fri, 29 May, 2026

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How Ireland attracts private equity as global investment markets falter
Ireland is bucking global investment trends, drawing private equity and cross-border capital

Fri, 29 May, 2026

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Ireland’s mid-market attracts investors seeking resilient growth and scale with minimum risk
Strong fundamentals, specialist expertise and scaling potential are drawing investor interest to Ireland’s mid-market, with founders open to deals

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Geopolitics and AI among factors driving employers to temp hiring
Geopolitics and AI among factors driving employers to temp hiring
Employer confidence in Ireland’s jobs market is down, a survey by the Employment and Recruitment Federation has found

Fri, 29 May, 2026

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Strategic focus on value creation: M&A buyers prioritise immediate value and tighter deal discipline
Rising costs and uncertainty are reshaping M&A, with buyers focusing on earnings quality, risk mitigation and structured deals for value creation

Fri, 29 May, 2026

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Women are shaking up apprenticeships
Women’s participation in apprenticeships across Ireland has grown significantly in recent years as a result of ongoing efforts to improve gender balance in traditionally male-dominated fields

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Spring Economic Statement
Consumers warned of 'wave' of new State savings and investment scheme scams 
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland  said Ireland is experiencing wave of investment fraud, particularly targeting people in their 50s

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Central Bank of Ireland conference
Slower growth and higher inflation could 'test borrowers'
Central Bank of Ireland warns of mounting risks to the economy and financial system

Wed, 27 May, 2026

FILE PHOTO Rent around Ireland has spiked as the supply of homes available for rent has hit an all-time low END
Irish rental market facing takeover by institutional investors, say small landlords 
Irish Property Owners Association said the continued loss of independent landlords risks reducing choice, flexibility and stability for tenants

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Stock house building
House prices forecast to rise 4% as homebuilding predicted to outperform expectations
Data from the Residential Tenancies Board show a 50% year-on-year increase in tenancy termination notices during the first quarter of this year

Wed, 27 May, 2026