Government has right policy mix in place to reach 50,000 new homes a year, Glenveagh chief saysConstruction group reports gross margins of 23.6% as revenue rises to €925.9m, including income from partnerships Fri Mar 13 2026 - 08:09
AI ‘revolution’ to strengthen Irish ties to US multinationals, report findsThere are nearly 1,000 US foreign affiliates operating in Ireland, generating €543bn in affiliate sales, AmCham saysFri Mar 13 2026 - 06:00
An Post launches UK service to bypass ‘post-Brexit trade barriers’Company says SMEs have faced ‘complexity, cost, and considerable delays’ when selling into the 69m-strong British consumer marketThu Mar 12 2026 - 12:45
Future housing supply under threat after new builds fall by more than 75%Activity declined by almost 84% in key local authority areas Fingal and South Dublin last year, according to a new report from the banksThu Mar 12 2026 - 06:00
Middle East war could drive up mortgage rates, brokers warnInterest rate for Irish savers also described as ‘appallingly low’, following new Central Bank dataWed Mar 11 2026 - 13:35
EVs ‘cheaper than diesel cars’ on second-hand market for first timeDecline in prices of used electric vehicles also appears to have stabilised, says DoneDealWed Mar 11 2026 - 06:00
Rebound in global stock markets gains more steam on hopes of early end to Iran warEuronext Dublin climbed 2.9%, mostly driven by the Irish banks, but almost every company finished the day in the greenTue Mar 10 2026 - 18:00
Domino’s Pizza pays £1m to Revenue Commissioners Group paid £1m to Revenue in connection with the settlement of the historical driver case in Shorecal, its biggest franchisee hereTue Mar 10 2026 - 16:41
Homebuilding sector returns to growth for the first time in 10 monthsConstruction firms continued to face sharply rising input costs in February, reporting higher metals prices in particular, AIB report findsTue Mar 10 2026 - 06:00
Quarter of finance workers unsure of their AI skills but half don’t have time to upskillInstitute of Banking report says there is ‘clear recognition’ roles will evolve to demand new skill levelsTue Mar 10 2026 - 06:00
Turnover in manufacturing industries down 11.1% from November to JanuaryThe chemical, pharmaceutical, and computer and electronic sectors, saw an increase of 2.8% in production over the yearMon Mar 09 2026 - 14:22
Park Developments to build new housing schemes after extending debt facilityDeal, which is an expansion of an existing arrangement, will see funding provided on a half and half basis by Bank of Ireland and AIBFri Mar 06 2026 - 15:09
Number of people on the live register falls to 170,700The 25-34 years age group made up the largest number of those on the register at 40,351 people or 23.8% of the totalFri Mar 06 2026 - 14:34
Oil prices spike again and shares fall as Middle East crisis deepensEnergy group Greencoat Renewables was the standout performer in Dublin as it climbed 6.7% despite revenue fallThu Mar 05 2026 - 18:03
Domestic economy grew by almost 5% last year, but Harris says Gulf crisis could raise pricesPersonal spending on goods and services, a key measure of domestic economic activity, grew by up 2.9% in 2025, CSO data showsThu Mar 05 2026 - 17:18
Danish chain Joe and the Juice to open first Irish outlet Founded in Copenhagen in 2002, the chain has grown to over 450 locations worldwide including New York, Dubai, and LondonThu Mar 05 2026 - 16:55
Irishman Eoin Tonge appointed chief executive of PrimarkPaul Marchant resigned in March last year following an investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour towards a womanThu Mar 05 2026 - 12:07
First-time buyers with Government grants now 50% of Cairn’s customer baseDublin-listed homebuilder reports strong growth on back of exceptional demand Wed Mar 04 2026 - 16:35
Number of people at work in the State hits highest ever level, CSO findsIndeed’s Irish Job Postings Index, a real-time measure of employer demand, has reduced by 47% from post-pandemic peak in 2022Wed Mar 04 2026 - 12:45
Panic sweeps South Korea markets and going it alone in the housing marketThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskWed Mar 04 2026 - 06:59
Paddy McKillen jnr: restaurateur and hotelier who shuns the limelightSince 2007, the Press Up hospitality group was a key and highly visible player in Dublin’s social sceneMon Mar 02 2026 - 15:18
Manufacturing output rebounds to it highest level since JulyProducers face challenges from supply chain delays and rising purchasing prices, with the rate of cost inflation hitting 37-month highMon Mar 02 2026 - 07:27
Nasdaq leads losses in New York as tech rally loses steamEuronext Dublin finished the day up 1.5% as the homebuilders enjoyed a surgeThu Feb 26 2026 - 18:01
Number of tourists to Ireland and amount they spent rebounds sharply Despite the bounce in numbers, visitor numbers not returned to the level seen in 2024Thu Feb 26 2026 - 12:42
Construction sector ‘needs up to 111,000 more workers’ to hit housing targetsRoughly 25,000 new workers per year are needed to deliver investment planned between now and 2030, report findsThu Feb 26 2026 - 06:00
Company behind Broderick’s dessert range sinks back into the redTurnover was up 42% from 2021 levels when the family took back control of the business from the BDO fundWed Feb 25 2026 - 16:22
Residential building sees 6.5% drop in activity Irish Mortgage Advisors say fall in house building activity will be ‘a disappointment’ to people hoping to get onto the property ladderWed Feb 25 2026 - 13:01
Andrew Heffernan, husband to Dunnes Stores matriarch Margaret, has diedMargaret Heffernan (83) is the eldest of six children born to Ben Dunne snr and his wife Nora DunneWed Feb 25 2026 - 11:30
Data centre builder Equinix to create 200 jobs with €590m investment in LouthEquinix announces partnership with Hanley Energy, which was recently acquired by American multinational company JabilWed Feb 25 2026 - 06:00
Average Irish weekly earnings increase 3.1% to €1,011The Garda has the highest average weekly earnings and average weekly paid hours in the public sector at €1,558.72 and 41.2 hoursTue Feb 24 2026 - 16:28
Revenue at Uniphar grows 11% as it tops €3.1bnHealthcare services group said it has entered 2026 with ‘strong trading momentum’ and is doing business in line with expectationsTue Feb 24 2026 - 15:40
Supply of homes to rent in February hits by far its lowest level in 20 yearsRents across the State increased by 4.4% last year, up from an inflation rate of 3.6% in 2024, Daft.ie report showsTue Feb 24 2026 - 06:00
Irish explorer Arkle Resources gets four licences to look for uranium in NamibiaThe company’s portfolio comprises complementary metals which are essential for the generation and storage of clean energyMon Feb 23 2026 - 14:26
Wholesale electricity prices fell by more than 24% last monthWhile wholesale prices have softened considerably over the past 12 months, retail prices for consumers remain elevatedMon Feb 23 2026 - 14:08
Benefits of data centres being ignored, new representative group for the facilities says Tom Parlon, former director general of Construction Industry Federation, to become first chairman of the groupMon Feb 23 2026 - 13:56
Tariff market reaction latest and support for nuclear power edges upThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Feb 23 2026 - 06:09
Hoteliers broadly positive in outlook for business over next 12 months Mounting business costs and global uncertainty among primary concerns as hoteliers gather for annual conferenceMon Feb 23 2026 - 06:00
One in three Irish adults backs building nuclear power plantsOpposition to nuclear remains at around 45% but the increase in support here is mirrored internationally, KPMG report findsMon Feb 23 2026 - 06:00
Romance on the rocks: Valentine’s Day spending on flowers falls 33%Bank of Ireland data suggests people are showing their love in different ways, with pub and restaurant spending upFri Feb 20 2026 - 17:52
Kingspan posts record revenues and profits but start to 2026 ‘sluggish’Performance of the group’s Advnsys unit, which specialises in data centres, has been ‘exceptionally strong’, Gene Murtagh saysFri Feb 20 2026 - 07:52
Aer Lingus College Football Classic generated €132m for Irish economyGame drew nearly 23,000 US visitors, many of whom came for match and stayed for seven nights, report findsFri Feb 20 2026 - 05:00
Global markets fall as investors eye Middle East tensionsHomebuilder Glenveagh Properties climbed 2% in Dublin to €2.20, which a trader described as close to an all-time high for the groupThu Feb 19 2026 - 17:47
Rate of increase in consumer prices eased slightly to 2.7% in JanuaryIbec chief economist Gerard Brady says business lobby group expects an overall inflation rate of 2.3% for 2026Thu Feb 19 2026 - 13:17
Private ride-sharing services will not be introduced in Ireland, Minister says Uber welcomes call from consumer watchdog saying ‘serious reform process’ of taxi market required Thu Feb 19 2026 - 11:12
Ireland should embrace Uber and other ride-hailing apps to increase options, says watchdog New research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission highlights ‘supply shortage’ in taxi sectorThu Feb 19 2026 - 00:01
Markets in London and Europe hit record highsEuronext Dublin finished the day down 0.15% as food ingredients giant Kerry Group endured another torrid day with investorsWed Feb 18 2026 - 17:57
Bank of Ireland staff to vote on 4% pay increaseThe Financial Services Union said it will ballot its members on the proposals, which include an increase to all bandsWed Feb 18 2026 - 16:02
Ireland and younger workers ‘most exposed’ to AI impact on jobsAI may have already influenced employment patterns in Ireland, with ‘at risk’ sectors experiencing weaker employment growthWed Feb 18 2026 - 15:04
Business confidence in Irish economy sinks to lowest level since pandemicIrish firms ‘grappling with increasing global uncertainty and rising cost pressures’, Grant Thornton report findsWed Feb 18 2026 - 06:00
Kerry Group shares plunge 6.4% as profit and revenue decline amid weaker dollarCompany was largely insulated from the uncertainty that emerged from Donald Trump’s tariff agenda last year, chief executive saysTue Feb 17 2026 - 16:52
