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

Spending in Dublin continued to expand during the first quarter with total sales up 2.7% compared to the previous quarter and by 10% compared to the same period last year. Stock picture: Alamy

Business activity in Dublin “strengthened sharply” during the first three months of the year with both the construction and manufacturing sectors recording strong growth, the latest Dublin Economic Monitor shows.

The latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Dublin’s private sector showed a reading of 55.6, up from 53.2 during the last three months of 2025. The index continued to sit above the 50-point threshold, indicating growth across the capital.