EU set to free up investment spending rulesNew rules that would give the Government much more latitude to plan investment programmes while staying within EU borrowing limits…Thu Jan 22 2004 - 00:00
White Paper may propose merger of regulatorsA pledge to examine the role of existing regulators and assess whether any could be merged is to form part of a Government white…Tue Jan 20 2004 - 00:00
Economy flat but still ahead of 2002 levelsThe economy was relatively flat in the third quarter of last year, though activity continued to run ahead of 2002 levels, according…Tue Jan 20 2004 - 00:00
Regulation impact plan due TuesdayA system to assess the impact of all new regulations introduced by the Government is expected to be a central part of a major…Sat Jan 17 2004 - 00:00
Finding our way in a world of competitionEconomics/Cliff Taylor: Government committee seeks an attractive industrial policyFri Jan 16 2004 - 00:00
ECB voices concern over dollarThe European Central Bank is concerned about the falling US dollar and "brutal" currency moves are unwelcome, according to bank…Tue Jan 13 2004 - 00:00
Industrial production increases by 16%Industrial production rose again in November, when it was running almost 16 per cent ahead of the same month last year, according…Sat Jan 10 2004 - 00:00
Mortgage lending growth quickened in NovemberMortgage lending growth accelerated again in November, bringing the annual rate of increase to 25Fri Jan 02 2004 - 00:00
Surprise 3% fall in exports for OctoberExports weakened in October, indicating that conditions remain difficult on international markets, according to the latest figures…Wed Dec 24 2003 - 00:00
Industrial employment falls by 14,800Industrial employment has continued to fall, with the numbers employed in September down 14,800 on the same month last year, …Tue Dec 23 2003 - 00:00
Economy upturn hurt by competitiveness loss - BankThe economy will pick up next year but the loss of competitiveness suffered in recent years will continue to act as a drag on…Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Moving up the value chain is key to future jobs growthLife after the Tiger. During the boom years we got used to huge increases in total employment each yearFri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Forecast of housing collapse 'is incorrect'Predictions of an imminent collapse in the housing market are based on an incorrect analysis of the market, according to research…Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Economist optimistic on prospects for new yearThere are solid grounds for optimism about economic prospects for next year, but further dollar weakness remains a threat, according…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Inflation rate drops to four-year low at 2.2%The inflation rate has dropped to 2Fri Dec 12 2003 - 00:00
US interest rates will remain low after Fed decisionUS interest rates are set to remain low, the Federal Reserve Board has indicated.Wed Dec 10 2003 - 00:00
All eyes on the Fed as dollar slips to new lowThe US dollar has hit new lows on the foreign exchange market, with all eyes now on today's statement on US interest rates from…Tue Dec 09 2003 - 00:00
Minister opts for the 'safe pair of hands' approachPerhaps we expect too much of Budget day. On the old medical maxim of "first, do no harm", the 2004 Budget passes the test.Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Investment project rules set to changeThe Government may be able to plan investment programmes under future budgets without much concern about breaching EU borrowing…Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
Exchequer in surplus after tax surgeThe surge in tax revenue in November has pushed the Exchequer into surplus for the first 11 months and makes it likely that official…Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy to outline major State investment programmeA major five-year investment programme, including new spending on transport, primary schools, the environment and other areas…Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
Deficit level will shape packageHow high a deficit is the Minister for Finance willing to run next year? This is the key question in determining the impact on…Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy gets Budget boost of Eur500m from capital taxThe Minister for Finance's options for Budget day have increased markedly, due mainly to an unexpected surge in capital gains…Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Mortgage lending growth continuesMortgage lending growth continues to accelerate, according to new Central Bank figures, and is now running at a rate last seen…Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Tax relief schemes likely to be sparedThe Budget is expected to contain some good news for business, with the Business Expansion Scheme likely to be extended beyond…Fri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00
OECD calls for reduction in mortgage interest reliefMortgage interest relief should be reduced to cut demand in the housing market, according to the latest economic review from …Thu Nov 27 2003 - 00:00
Ministers' decision marks end of agreementANALYSIS: The stability pact, as currently written, is deadWed Nov 26 2003 - 00:00
Dollar rally keeps momentum as euro pushed below Eur1.18The US dollar has continued to recover from last week's lows, pushing the euro below $1Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Radical rethink of EU fundingEU funding will be moved away from agriculture towards broader rural development, the Irish EU Commissioner, Mr David Byrne, …Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Dollar remains weak on nervous day for marketsThe US dollar remains under pressure on the foreign exchange markets, as the bombings in Turkey led to a nervous day on the world…Fri Nov 21 2003 - 00:00
Dollar goes lower as trade tensions increaseThe dollar touched a new low against the euro yesterday and analysts believe trade tensions are likely to keep the currency under…Thu Nov 20 2003 - 00:00
Inflation drops to lowest in four yearsInflation has fallen sharply, with the annual rate dropping to 2.3 per cent last month, its lowest level in four yearsFri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
New taxation procedures not equitable, says DeloitteNew tax payment arrangements introduced this month do not strike an equitable balance between the Revenue Commissioners and taxpayers…Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
IBEC fears Budget costs will impede recoveryBusiness is concerned that competitiveness may be further damaged through new costs and charges associated with the Budget, according…Tue Nov 11 2003 - 00:00
Higher interest rates remain a long way offIt would be an understatement to say yesterday's Bank of England interest rate rise came as little surpriseFri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
Resolute services sector persists on its upward curveRecovery is continuing in the services sector, with activity at its highest level for 18 months, according to the latest NCB …Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00
Tech lobby calls for introduction of R&D tax credit in next BudgetThe technology sector is pushing the Government to introduce a new tax credit in this year's Budget to benefit companies engaged…Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Optimistic Fed keeps interest rates on holdThe US Federal Reserve Board has headed off concern about an early rise in interest rates, saying that it expected to hold down…Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
ESRI calls for better analysis of NDP projectsInvestment through the National Development Plan (NDP) can offer very substantial economic returns but better evaluation, planning…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
Rise in industrial output points to recoveryIndustrial production increased significantly in August, in one of the first signals that international recovery may be starting…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
State's tax revenue is lowest in OECD in terms of GDPThe tax burden in the Republic fell last year and tax revenue in the State is at the bottom of the OECD league as a percentage…Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Government in lobbying for changes to EU borrowing rulesThe Government is lobbying for changes in the proposed rules the EU uses to assess borrowing, which could hinder major projects…Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Confidence in economy continues to climbConsumer confidence has improved markedly for the second month in a row, although a majority are still pessimistic, according…Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
Census shows a State brimming with jobs but with stark divisionsThe impact of the economic boom - and the wide divisions left in its wake - are clearly demonstrated by new details from the …Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
Retail sales growth static in AugustRetail sales growth remained depressed in August, according to the latest figures.Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
Census puts jobless figure much higherEmployment: The census puts the unemployment rate for the State in April 2002 at 8Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
Hurley says euro rise will hit competitivenessA further rise in the value of the euro would damage competitiveness, the governor of the Central Bank, Mr John Hurley, has warned…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Conference told there is no need for a tough BudgetA tough 2004 Budget "is neither necessary nor desirable", two leading economists told the Kenmare conference.Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
We want more bang for our spending buckThe public prefers low taxes to higher public spending. So said the results of the recent Irish Times /TNS mrbi survey.Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
