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Dublin business activity drops to seven-year low

Business activity in Dublin has fallen to a seven-year low as the impact of the Covid-19 restrictions are felt.

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Covid-19: Cork small firms to tap supports from Government and the banks

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Irish stocks falter on Juncker no-deal threat

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Consumer spending falls as clothing and footwear sector struggles

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Retail spend jumps 2.2%

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Consumer spend at six-month high

Rate of construction growth in Dublin 'strongest in 16 years'

The pace of growth in the construction sector in Dublin is at its strongest in 16 years, according to the latest Dublin Economic Monitor.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2017

Lending rises but spending slowdown is continuing

Two new sets of data show that lending to Irish households has started to grow again, but the slowdown in consumer spending levels continues to take hold.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2017

Visa finds only ‘moderate’ rise in Irish spend

The growth in Irish consumer spending is “moderate” with online sales continuing to attract more customers while some bricks-and-mortar stores lose out, according to Visa.

Wed, 10 May, 2017

Figures show online retail replacing high street shopping

Online shopping is gradually replacing face-to-face spending, as the growth in consumer spending continues to slow.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2017

Card company says spending up on leisure and holidays

The signs of economic recovery are evident in the latest snapshot showing increased discretionary spending on leisure, holidays and even Valentine’s gifts.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Consumer spending rises amid demand for holidays and cars

There was no slowdown in Irish consumer spending last month, new figures indicate.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

November sales ring up record high thanks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Massive shopping sprees on Black Friday and Cyber Monday topped off a record month of spending in November.

Wed, 09 Dec, 2015

Irish consumers splashing their cash as spending continues to rise

Consumer spending throughout the country continues to rise with shoppers splashing their cash on clothes, shoes and household items last month.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2015

Rise in consumer spend continues

Irish consumer spending continues to rise steadily with shoppers splashing out most on shoes and clothes last month.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

Growth in UK services industry slows

Fears for the health of the British economy were fuelled today as a survey revealed growth in the services sector slowed to a near two-year low last month.

Mon, 05 Nov, 2012

Manufacturing output on the rise

Manufacturing output recorded its first growth since October, despite activity in the sector continuing to slide.

Fri, 02 Mar, 2012