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Simon Harris stakes reputation on new spending strictures

Simon Harris stakes reputation on new spending strictures

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance promises fresh era of financial planning

Fri Dec 19 2025 - 15:02
Harris promises ‘fundamental change’ in budgeting with new 6% spending rule

Harris promises ‘fundamental change’ in budgeting with new 6% spending rule

Coalition publishes new Medium Term Fiscal and Structural Plan, setting out spending for next five years

Fri Dec 19 2025 - 13:37
Central Bank questions Government housing target of 300,000 new homes

Central Bank questions Government housing target of 300,000 new homes

Regulator forecasts State will deliver only 155,000 new homes out to 2028 even if energy, waste and water bottlenecks addressed

Fri Dec 19 2025 - 06:00
How the Cola Wars eventually ran out of fizz

How the Cola Wars eventually ran out of fizz

For sheer intensity, Coke’s rivalry with Pepsi is almost unparalled in US corporate history

Fri Dec 19 2025 - 05:45
Foreign direct investment into Ireland hits record level despite US tariffs, says IDA

Foreign direct investment into Ireland hits record level despite US tariffs, says IDA

Agency says it supported 323 investments in 2025, with employment in its client companies rising to 312,400

Thu Dec 18 2025 - 18:35
AI bust would hurt Ireland more, ESRI warns

AI bust would hurt Ireland more, ESRI warns

Housing output will remain well below Government’s 50,000 target for at least another two years, think tank predicts

Thu Dec 18 2025 - 05:00
House price inflation dips to at 7.3% in October as demand continues to outstrip supply

House price inflation dips to at 7.3% in October as demand continues to outstrip supply

CSO data indicates that inflation in residential property market continues to run well ahead of average wage growth

Wed Dec 17 2025 - 11:25
Plan to spend 85% of corporation tax is ‘risky’ and a ‘shift in policy’, warns watchdog

Plan to spend 85% of corporation tax is ‘risky’ and a ‘shift in policy’, warns watchdog

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council critical Government plans to spend most of its corporate tax revenue

Tue Dec 16 2025 - 06:00
Businesses operating in economy rises above 400,000 for first time

Businesses operating in economy rises above 400,000 for first time

CSO figures show number of active enterprises in Republic rose by 3% to 401,359 in 2023

Mon Dec 15 2025 - 15:43
Inflation explainer: why are prices in Ireland accelerating again?

Inflation explainer: why are prices in Ireland accelerating again?

What is driving the latest tick up in headline inflation here

Fri Dec 12 2025 - 13:28
Botswana Diamonds incurs £1m loss amid ‘soft’ demand

Botswana Diamonds incurs £1m loss amid ‘soft’ demand

Irish explorer remains upbeat despite challenging year

Fri Dec 12 2025 - 07:49
Sudden drop in exports would have ‘severe impact’ on the Irish economy, ESRI warns

Sudden drop in exports would have ‘severe impact’ on the Irish economy, ESRI warns

ESRI examines three potential shock scenarios that could derail State economically

Fri Dec 12 2025 - 06:00
The new US poverty line: $140,000

The new US poverty line: $140,000

Claim by Wall Street portfolio manager that families need $140,000 income to function goes viral

Fri Dec 12 2025 - 06:00
European shares flat ahead of Fed decision

European shares flat ahead of Fed decision

Pan-European Stoxx 600 closes flat at 577.78, extending its pattern of trading in tight ranges

Wed Dec 10 2025 - 18:16
Planning permissions for apartments jump by 51%

Planning permissions for apartments jump by 51%

Such units are seen as key to boosting housing supply to the Government’s target rate of 50,000 a year

Wed Dec 10 2025 - 11:38
Regulator launches consultation to address deficiencies in State’s cash infrastructure

Regulator launches consultation to address deficiencies in State’s cash infrastructure

Central Bank is required to prepare guidelines setting out how it will address problem

Fri Dec 05 2025 - 14:40
Live register total falls as labour market remains strong

Live register total falls as labour market remains strong

While register is not an accurate measure of unemployment, it does track employment trends

Fri Dec 05 2025 - 13:34
Nearly half population now reliant on private health insurance as claims soar

Nearly half population now reliant on private health insurance as claims soar

New report notes growth of non-public facilities

Fri Dec 05 2025 - 06:00
How Dr Gloom became Dr Boom

How Dr Gloom became Dr Boom

Economist Nouriel Roubini’s surprisingly positive take on US economy is based on the notion that tech trumps tariffs

Fri Dec 05 2025 - 06:00
Irish economy contracts by 0.3% as multinational export surge unwinds

Irish economy contracts by 0.3% as multinational export surge unwinds

Reversal was larger than previous estimate of -0.1 per cent published in October

Thu Dec 04 2025 - 13:58
Ireland’s record-breaking tax month likely driven by big tech rather than pharma

Ireland’s record-breaking tax month likely driven by big tech rather than pharma

Apple’s main Irish-registered entity was responsible for €8.2bn of the €28bn collected last year

Wed Dec 03 2025 - 18:36
Government collects record €10bn in corporation tax in November

Government collects record €10bn in corporation tax in November

November total was more than the State used collect in an entire year just a decade ago

Wed Dec 03 2025 - 16:31
Unemployment in State at 4.9% in November

Unemployment in State at 4.9% in November

Youth unemployment rate unchanged at 13.4%

Wed Dec 03 2025 - 12:06
Irish inflation climbs over 3% again on higher energy and food prices

Irish inflation climbs over 3% again on higher energy and food prices

Latest flash estimate puts annualised rate of price growth at 3.2% in November with wider euro zone figure due out on Thuesday

Mon Dec 01 2025 - 11:46
Up to 41,000 apartments with planning permission lying idle in system

Up to 41,000 apartments with planning permission lying idle in system

New figures highlight high attrition rate for proposed apartments in Greater Dublin Area

Fri Nov 28 2025 - 06:00
Was Paschal Donohoe a safe pair of hands or the luckiest minister for finance in  history?

Was Paschal Donohoe a safe pair of hands or the luckiest minister for finance in history?

Was he handed a golden ticket and is the ‘Prudent Paschal’ moniker justified?

Fri Nov 21 2025 - 06:00
Technology is sole reason why US is more productive than Europe

Technology is sole reason why US is more productive than Europe

Economist Daniel Susskind discusses innovation gap between US and Europe at Dublin conference

Thu Nov 20 2025 - 18:51
House price inflation at 7.6% in September as supply pressures continue to fuel demand

House price inflation at 7.6% in September as supply pressures continue to fuel demand

CSO data indicates that house prices in Dublin rose by 5.3% in the 12 months to the end of September, and by 9.4% outside the capital

Wed Nov 19 2025 - 11:35
Two-thirds of First Home Scheme applicants also availing of help-to-buy arrangement

Two-thirds of First Home Scheme applicants also availing of help-to-buy arrangement

Finding prompts criticism that first-time buyers now need two State subsidies to buy a home

Wed Nov 19 2025 - 05:00
What is Paschal Donohoe’s new €410,000-a-year job at the World Bank?

What is Paschal Donohoe’s new €410,000-a-year job at the World Bank?

Departing Finance Minister will take over from Dutch-Austrian national Axel van Trotsenburg, who retires after 37 years

Tue Nov 18 2025 - 12:35
Is Ireland’s supercharged growth a mirage?

Is Ireland’s supercharged growth a mirage?

European Commission predicts headline GDP here will expand by 10.7 per cent this year

Mon Nov 17 2025 - 18:22
Irish economy forecast to grow at eight times euro area average

Irish economy forecast to grow at eight times euro area average

European Commission says surge in exports in first half will see GDP expand 10.7 per cent in 2025

Mon Nov 17 2025 - 12:28
How a blockbuster weight-loss drug made Ireland the fastest-growing economy in the world

How a blockbuster weight-loss drug made Ireland the fastest-growing economy in the world

Unprecedented surge in Irish exports this year was almost entirely driven by shipments of drug ingredients for Eli Lilly

Fri Nov 14 2025 - 06:00
Paschal Donohoe extends VAT cut on apartment sales to forward-funding deals

Paschal Donohoe extends VAT cut on apartment sales to forward-funding deals

Finance Bill amendment to widen scope of tax measure in budget is welcomed

Thu Nov 13 2025 - 06:00
Long-awaited housing plan to be unveiled against backdrop of fall in new commencements

Long-awaited housing plan to be unveiled against backdrop of fall in new commencements

Plans for additional €400m support from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund for developers

Thu Nov 13 2025 - 06:00
European stocks log record close, boosted by financials and US shutdown relief

European stocks log record close, boosted by financials and US shutdown relief

Positive day for banks and home builders on Dublin exchange

Wed Nov 12 2025 - 18:53
Mortgage interest rates rise for first time since January

Mortgage interest rates rise for first time since January

Central Bank figures indicate the average rate on new loans here rose to 3.59% in September

Wed Nov 12 2025 - 12:55
Housing starts drop to lowest level since Covid lockdowns as Government readies new plan

Housing starts drop to lowest level since Covid lockdowns as Government readies new plan

Data on housing commencements raise fresh doubt about housing targets

Wed Nov 12 2025 - 12:33
Eli Lilly is fundamental building block of Irish export economy

Eli Lilly is fundamental building block of Irish export economy

6am Wednesday publish please

Wed Nov 12 2025 - 06:00
Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drugs drive surge in Irish exports

Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drugs drive surge in Irish exports

Goods sent to US up 150% to €71bn as firms rushed to beat onset of tariffs

Wed Nov 12 2025 - 06:00
First-time workers who move jobs see pay rise far faster than those who stay put, new data shows

First-time workers who move jobs see pay rise far faster than those who stay put, new data shows

IT workers the best paid last year as Irish nationals account for largest proportion of new entrants followed by Indians and Ukrainians

Mon Nov 10 2025 - 13:21
Like the mayor in Jaws, Ireland is ignoring the shark in its public finances

Like the mayor in Jaws, Ireland is ignoring the shark in its public finances

Department of Finance’s Future Forty report makes it pretty clear, Ireland’s public financing model is running out of road

Fri Nov 07 2025 - 06:00
Government spending ‘outpacing’ revenue, watchdog warns

Government spending ‘outpacing’ revenue, watchdog warns

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council predicts over-runs in current spending will top €2.5 billion this year

Thu Nov 06 2025 - 13:28
Glanbia upgrades earnings guidance as performance nutrition sales grow

Glanbia upgrades earnings guidance as performance nutrition sales grow

Company says revenue from top-selling Optimum Nutrition brand grew by 14.3% in third quarter

Wed Nov 05 2025 - 07:36
Ireland’s shifting demographics pose major challenge for the exchequer

Ireland’s shifting demographics pose major challenge for the exchequer

State’s demographic sweet spot won’t last, says department economist

Wed Nov 05 2025 - 06:00
Irish arm of Italian bank to fund delivery of first playing pitch for Dublin’s Liberties

Irish arm of Italian bank to fund delivery of first playing pitch for Dublin’s Liberties

Mediolanum International Funds raises €1m for community initiatives across Dublin

Wed Nov 05 2025 - 06:00
European law firm acquires Cork-based legal practice Regan Wall

European law firm acquires Cork-based legal practice Regan Wall

European law firm says deal will see its Irish headcount increase to 140

Wed Nov 05 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s housing crisis to last another 15 years, Department of Finance predicts

Ireland’s housing crisis to last another 15 years, Department of Finance predicts

Estimate of future demand based on current demographic trends

Tue Nov 04 2025 - 16:00
Median property price in Dublin 6 now almost €800,000

Median property price in Dublin 6 now almost €800,000

Geowox report indicates sales prices nationally rose by 8.5% in annual terms in third quarter

Tue Nov 04 2025 - 06:00
Would Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses work in Dublin?

Would Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses work in Dublin?

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has tapped into frustration with city’s service by pledging to make it free

Fri Oct 31 2025 - 06:05
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