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<p>Irish families are still juggling elevated prices of everything from energy to groceries in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: iStock </p>

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Inflation has hit Irish wallets — but wage rises help us stay ahead

The CSO's 'harmonised index of consumer prices' is a crucial measure of spending power

<p>The Mitchell McDermott report shows that planning permission was granted for just 35,000 homes last year — one of the lowest figures over the last six years and down from 41,000 in 2023. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

economy

New home completions predicted to fall well short of targets again this year

<p>Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that fewer people got married in 2023 than the year before.</p>

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Number of Catholic marriages fall in 2023 with almost a third opting for civil ceremonies

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Here are the most popular names for boys and girls in Ireland

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news

One in seven people do regular voluntary work

Water stock

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Cork households used an average of 359 litres of water per day in 2022

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Third of recipients of Help to Buy scheme did not need it to meet 10% deposit requirement

Cork, Dublin, and the capital’s surrounding commuter counties, account for 70% of all Help to Buy claims.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

New homes figures

Home planning approval numbers rise but lag 2020 level

Increase of 21.5% as more than 8,400 approved in first quarter

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Social Democrats Leinster House

Praise for Government body amid closure controversy

Scrapped Benefacts database 'helped CSO fulfil important statistical reporting'

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Justice Minister hoping for 'zero tolerance' approach to sexual violence

Justice Minister hoping for 'zero tolerance' approach to sexual violence

Four out of five victims of reported sexual violence incidents in 2021 were female and more than half were juveniles at the time of the offence.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

More than half of Covid ICU admissions unvaccinated

More than half of Covid ICU admissions unvaccinated

CSO figures show more than 92% also reported having an underlying health condition

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

Generation Paused: Young brace for long-term economic impact of pandemic

Generation Paused: Young brace for long-term economic impact of pandemic

It’s too early to assess the scale of the economic effects of Covid-19 on Ireland’s under-25s — but current levels of joblessness and lack of opportunities for young people may be an early indication that its impact will be deep and long-lasting, writes Maresa Fagan

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

CSO: People continuing to travel further than 10km from home

CSO: People continuing to travel further than 10km from home

Carlow, Roscommon and Mayo were the countries with the lowest percentage of people remaining within 10km of their home during the first week of this month

Mon, 15 Mar, 2021

File Pics The number of people on the Live Register for June rose to 452882.

Young people dominate latest unemployment rates with figures stark contrast to last year

CSO figures show the standard rate of unemployment, excluding PUP recipients, was unchanged last month at 5.8%, in 2020 this was 5% or near full employment.

Wed, 03 Mar, 2021

Bars sales hardest hit off all retail sectors in lockdown

Bars sales hardest hit off all retail sectors in lockdown

According to latest CSO figures, the bar industry suffered the highest sales decrease as off-licences and supermarket sales boomed

Mon, 01 Mar, 2021

Depression stock

Almost 60% of people say their mental health has suffered significantly during the pandemic

This month, 41.7% of people described their overall life satisfaction as ‘low’ – the highest percentage who said this during in any CSO survey to date

Thu, 25 Feb, 2021

Increase in people in rural Ireland struggling to access banks and post office

Increase in people in rural Ireland struggling to access banks and post office

15.5% of people in rural Ireland have difficulty accessing a bank, while 10.4% have difficulty accessing a post office

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021

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One-third of workers will be totally reliant on State pension when they retire

Less than a quarter of workers in their early 20s have supplementary pension coverage

Thu, 11 Feb, 2021

Homeowners have almost double the disposable income of renters, CSO study finds

Homeowners have almost double the disposable income of renters, CSO study finds

People in households rented from local authorities also had the highest 'at risk of poverty' rate (41.7%), and the highest economic deprivation rate (39.6%).

Thu, 10 Dec, 2020

Average weekly earnings increased by 3.7% during pandemic, says hesitant CSO

Average weekly earnings increased by 3.7% during pandemic, says hesitant CSO

There were also significant changes in employment in certain sectors, as well as a marked lack of data available from a number of industries.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2020

Climate change

Low prices for fossil fuels cost Exchequer €2.4bn

Lowering prices for consumers on environmentally harmful fossil fuels through subsidies cost the exchequer €2. 4bn in 2018, or 71% more than at the turn of the millennium.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2020

Women are affected most in shake-out of part-time jobs during Covid crisis

Women are affected most in shake-out of part-time jobs during Covid crisis

CSO's Labour Force Survey shows female unemployment rose by a larger amount compared with males in the three months to the end of September.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2020

Teenage mental health stock

Covid-adjusted unemployment rate rises to 45% for under 25s

Number of those receiving PUP make up a large percentage of those currently unemployed in the state

Wed, 04 Nov, 2020

Half of cars tested failed initial NCT inspection in 2019

Half of cars tested failed initial NCT inspection in 2019

Men more likely to incur penalty points with speeding top offence

Fri, 30 Oct, 2020

Coronavirus - Fri May 1, 2020

Irish residents spent more than €8 billion on foreign trips last year

Staycationers spent around €1.3 billion in the country last year

Wed, 30 Sep, 2020

Retail sales jump more than 9% in August compared to 2019

Retail sales jump more than 9% in August compared to 2019

Electrical goods, hardware and furniture sectors were strongest.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2020

Global population

Natural increase in population falls to lowest level for five years

The natural increase in population has fallen to its lowest quarterly level for five years, new vital statistics for the first quarter of 2020 show.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2020

Retail crisis is ‘far from over’, industry groups warn

Retail crisis is ‘far from over’, industry groups warn

The crisis that has engulfed retailers since the onset of the Covid-19 downturn is “far from over” and more government support will be needed to prop up the sector, an industry body has warned.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2020

Retail sales rebound but a number of sectors remain impacted by Covid-19

Retail sales rebound but a number of sectors remain impacted by Covid-19

The volume of retail sales increased by 6. 4% in July when compared to July of last year figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show. Retail sales also increased by 1. 5% when compared to June of this year on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2020

Workers look for remote employment opportunities

Workers look for remote employment opportunities

More workers than ever before are searching for remote employment openings as official figures show unemployment levels hovering near 17% in July, down from 23% in June.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2020

More than half of prisoners released in 2014 re-offend within 3 years

More than half of prisoners released in 2014 re-offend within 3 years

More than half of prisoners released from custody in 2014 went on to re-offend within three years, with young people most likely to do so.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2020

Coronavirus

Unemployment rate in Ireland falls to 16.7%

The rate of unemployment in Ireland fell to 16.7% last month, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics office (CSO) today.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2020

Coronavirus - Fri May 1, 2020

Overseas travel collapses by more than 95% in June

There was a massive collapse in international travel in the month of June, the reveal. The number of people arriving in Ireland and the number of people leaving fell sharply last month, both declining by more than 95%.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2020

Woman wearing protective mask while using cell phone and buying food in grocery store during virus epidemic.

Grocery prices rise by annual 2.8% in 12 weeks of Covid-19 restrictions

In the 12 weeks leading up to July 12, there was a €578m increase in the amount spent online or at the tills compared with the same period last year

Mon, 27 Jul, 2020

Regional variations in Covid-19 deaths — Dublin still hardest hit

Regional variations in Covid-19 deaths — Dublin still hardest hit

Fewer than 10 people have died from Covid-19 during each of the last three weeks, but Dublin remains the hardest hit and July is the first month where more than five cases of the virus are linked to outbreaks in restaurants or cafés.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2020

Over 3000 more cases of Covid-19 were found in women, while more men lose their lives to the virus

Over 3000 more cases of Covid-19 were found in women, while more men lose their lives to the virus

CSO figures reveal that 27 more men have died from Covid-19 while women account for 59% of all confirmed cases

Fri, 24 Jul, 2020

1.6m people in Ireland engaged in construction and finance sectors

1.6m people in Ireland engaged in construction and finance sectors

The construction sector accounts for one-fifth of all enterprises in Ireland.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2020

Trade surplus increases by €1bn in May

Trade surplus increases by €1bn in May

The value of goods exports from January to May 2020 was €67,702m; a 6% rise in the same period last year.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2020

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Annual manufacturing prices down 8.2% in June

In June of this year, the manufacturing price fell by 1. 2%, that is a 8. 2% slump since June 2019. The price index for export sales declined by 1. 5% in the last month, while there was a fall of 8. 7% for the overall year. There was an increase of 0.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2020

Coronavirus - Sun Jun 7, 2020

CSO: One-third of firms still unsure about longer-term viability

A third of firms cannot say with full confidence that they will survive the next six months due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with a tenth uncertain about their futures after one month.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2020

Life expectancy rises for both males and females

Life expectancy rises for both males and females

Life expectancy for both males and females increased in 2016, according to new statistics.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

1m people either on Live Register or getting Covid-related payment last month

1m people either on Live Register or getting Covid-related payment last month

Just over 1 million people were either on the Live Register or received Covid-related payments last month, according to figures from the CSO.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Factory gate prices of goods fall by more than 7%

Factory gate prices of goods fall by more than 7%

The price of goods leaving factory gates in Ireland fell by more than 7% last month according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO) latest wholesale price index.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Irish goods exports decreased by 32% during April

Irish goods exports decreased by 32% during April

The amount of goods exported out of Ireland decreased by 32% in April when compared to March, seasonally adjusted figures released by the CSO show.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Online shopping and level of savings reach record levels in Ireland, amid lockdown

Online shopping and level of savings reach record levels in Ireland, amid lockdown

Figures from the Central Bank show that deposits from Irish resident households saw the largest increase in since they began recording the figures in 2003.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

21 babies born to mothers aged under 16, CSO figures reveal

21 babies born to mothers aged under 16, CSO figures reveal

Girls aged under 16 gave birth to 21 babies in Ireland last year with 864 teenagers in total giving birth.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Number of births in Ireland drops 20% in 10 years, CSO figures reveal

Number of births in Ireland drops 20% in 10 years, CSO figures reveal

The average age of a woman giving birth last year was 33.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

CSO: Covid-19 has hit people's well-being more than the crash, with women affected more

CSO: Covid-19 has hit people's well-being more than the crash, with women affected more

A Central Statistics Office (CSO) survey has found that women’s well-being has suffered more than men's from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Nearly a quarter of Irish businesses have ceased trading temporarily, new figures reveal

Nearly a quarter of Irish businesses have ceased trading temporarily, new figures reveal

Almost a quarter of Irish businesses have ceased trading temporarily while almost half had availed of the temporary Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme according to a new business survey from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Fri, 01 May, 2020

Decline in workers earning under minimum wage, new figures reveal

Decline in workers earning under minimum wage, new figures reveal

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today issued National Minimum Wage Estimates from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) in respect of Q4 2019, indicating a decline in employees earning less than the national minimum wage.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020