Ireland’s financial services sector: no longer just an offshoot of LondonEmployment in the area here has almost doubled since 2015 on back of some favourable headwinds, including BrexitTue Aug 25 2026 - 14:30
New Government plan aims to increase financial services jobs to 70,000 Coalition publishes fresh strategy to cut red tape and boost competitiveness in key sector Tue Aug 25 2026 - 09:13
Fiscal council criticises ‘repeated’ spending overruns for inflating budget-day plans Spending watchdog warns a large budget package will add to inflation and increase costs for households and firms Tue Aug 25 2026 - 06:00
Rent inflation slows and how much life assurance cover should you haveThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Aug 24 2026 - 06:22
Ireland facing €2.8m penalty plus daily fines for failing to adopt EU cybersecurity rules State remains non-compliant two years after deadline, says professional services firm Aon Mon Aug 24 2026 - 06:00
Properties to rent in Dublin fell by 18% despite new rules, report findsNew rent regulations triggered record 4.4 per cent hike in average market rents in first quarterMon Aug 24 2026 - 00:00
Wholesale electricity prices jump 15% in July as global energy shock continues The CSO said electricity prices were up by 56.2% over the 12 months to July but still shy of 2022 peakFri Aug 21 2026 - 13:46
‘There is no such thing’: what if the ageing crisis narrative is wrong?Ratio of retirees to workers is rapidly increasing but for some economists that won’t be as big a problem as has been fearedFri Aug 21 2026 - 06:00
Why do so many under-35s struggle to find work in Ireland’s booming economy?Despite near full employment there were more than 80,000 people aged 34 and under unemployed in the second quarter of 2026Fri Aug 21 2026 - 06:00
Irish labour force nears 3m as employment continues to riseNumber of people working or seeking work rose to 2.99 million in second quarterThu Aug 20 2026 - 11:48
Irish house price growth falls to two-year low as market coolsLatest CSO Residential Property Price Index indicates prices in Dublin rose at annual rate of 4.6%Wed Aug 19 2026 - 12:18
‘Cull’ in study visas hurting Ireland’s English language sector, representative body claimsStudent refusal rate has doubled in two years amid Government clampdownSat Aug 15 2026 - 06:00
ICG management buyout undervalues ferry operator by 39%, shareholder claimsIrish Ferries operator is the subject of a management-led buyout, which some stakeholders opposeFri Aug 14 2026 - 16:24
Ires Reit sees profits triple as new rent rules ‘unlock’ capitalState’s largest landlord said revenue increased by 1.1 per cent to €43.1m for six months to end of JuneFri Aug 14 2026 - 07:28
China appears to have saved us from a global recessionBeijing’s decision to slash oil imports has kept a lid on prices, avoiding a wider economic falloutFri Aug 14 2026 - 06:00
Higher energy prices and rising rents increase cost-of-living squeeze for Irish householdsLatest Consumer Price Index indicates inflation rose by 3.4% in JulyThu Aug 13 2026 - 18:48
Stocks inch up, oil dips as traders eye US-Iran talksMild US inflation numbers raise expectations of no Fed rate hikeWed Aug 12 2026 - 18:35
Tirlán accused of sabotaging Irish butter exports with Costco dealFarming groups fear diary co-op’s deal will trigger a ‘race to the bottom’ for milk producersWed Aug 12 2026 - 06:00
Factory production remains below tariff-fuelled surge in exports last year Manufacturing activity is ahead of first-quarter figure as investor moral e improves across euro zone Mon Aug 10 2026 - 12:55
Global food prices hit three-year high on back of conflict and extreme weather UN’s index of food-commodity prices rose by 0.6% last month as supply and harvest concerns hit cereal costsFri Aug 07 2026 - 13:40
Was joining IAG a strategic error for Aer Lingus?Despite reporting near-record profits, the Irish airline’s move to downsize has puzzled observersFri Aug 07 2026 - 06:00
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warns of ‘sizeable’ budgetary overrunsLatest exchequer data shows Government spending rose by 7.4% to €65 billion in first seven months of year Fri Aug 07 2026 - 05:53
Multinationals paid additional €1bn in July as new 15% tax rate kicks inGovernment has collected €59.6bn in tax to date in 2026, up €1.6bn on same period last yearThu Aug 06 2026 - 18:55
Weight-loss drugs prove ‘tailwind’ for Glanbia Kilkenny-based nutrition group reports major jump in earningsThu Aug 06 2026 - 14:42
Irish unemployment rate rises to 5.1%Latest readout comes amid warnings that the labour market here is cooling after several years of growthThu Aug 06 2026 - 11:51
Ryanair’s monthly passenger total hits record 22 million in JulyBudget airline said it carried a record 22.2 million passengers last monthWed Aug 05 2026 - 07:37
Irish households held €175bn in cash deposits in June as Government readies savings schemeCentral Bank figures show stock of household deposits rose by €9 billion in first six months of the yearFri Jul 31 2026 - 14:22
How Musk transformed Twitter from communal town square to right-wing conspiracy hubTwitter had its faults but it didn’t have an overt political agenda, that changed under Elon Musk Fri Jul 31 2026 - 06:00
European shares rise as earnings offset Middle East worriesIndices advance despite escalating tensions in the region and uncertainty over US interest ratesThu Jul 30 2026 - 18:26
Departments face sanctions for spending breaches, Chambers warnsMinister for Public Expenditire Jack Chambers warns ministers they are now the architects of their own fiscal spaceThu Jul 30 2026 - 14:46
Uniphar reports strong half-year performanceHealthcare services group publishes trading update for the six months to the end of JuneTue Jul 28 2026 - 08:27
First-time buyers with two incomes still priced out of market, SCSI study findsReport also highlights increased incidence of landlords exiting market in response to rental reformsTue Jul 28 2026 - 06:00
Stocks waver as chip sell-off offsets US-Iran peace hopesSome indices closed higher as investors welcomed a temporary pause in Middle East hostilitiesMon Jul 27 2026 - 18:22
Upgrading a home’s Ber rating can add €67,000 to asking price, new research indicatesCentral Bank research highlights financial benefit of more energy efficient homesMon Jul 27 2026 - 16:58
Why US multinationals keep choosing Ireland. It’s not just the tax or workforce Having 16 of the top 20 global tech firms here, including Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet, gives the IDA an ideal sales pitchFri Jul 10 2026 - 06:00
Irish inflation falls to 3.4% in JuneLatest Consumer Price Index was compiled before the current tit-for-tat attacks between US and IranThu Jul 09 2026 - 12:19
Global economy caught between competing forces of Iran war and AIIMF says two forces are pushing global economy in opposite directions as it cuts euro zone growth outlookWed Jul 08 2026 - 14:01
Live Register total rises amid concern labour market is slowingThe 25-34 age cohort made up the largest group on the register, accounting for 24.2% of the totalWed Jul 08 2026 - 11:50
Stocks slip despite Samsung’s record profit as AI outlook revives jittersBrent crude up 1 per cent after US-Iran peace talks appeared to stallTue Jul 07 2026 - 18:29
Average house in Ireland sold just once every 50 years, MyHome report findsAsking price inflation rose to 5% in second quarter, latest MyHome.ie report indicatesTue Jul 07 2026 - 06:00
Unemployment rises to 5% amid tech job cutsSeasonally adjusted number of people classified as being unemployed was 145,100 in JuneMon Jul 06 2026 - 12:09
Buoyant tax receipts provide cover for runaway State spendingGeneral government expenditure has jumped by 54 per cent since 2019Fri Jul 03 2026 - 19:08
Strong tax returns of €50bn strengthen Government’s budgetary positionLatest half-year exchequer numbers indicate State collected €7.5bn in corporate tax last monthFri Jul 03 2026 - 16:34
Europe’s oversaturated tourism industry reaches tipping pointThe term ‘Barcelonisation’ is a now dirty word in urban planning circlesFri Jul 03 2026 - 06:00
Irish economy contracts by 7.1% in first quarter as export surge unwindsCSO national accounts figures also indicate economy grew by 8 per cent in GDP terms last year Thu Jul 02 2026 - 11:52
Proposed €250m winter sports arena in Dublin gets backing from key stakeholders Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Dublin Chamber and Tourism Ireland endorse projectThu Jul 02 2026 - 06:00
IDA-backed investment into Ireland accelerates despite global uncertaintyAgency’s latest half-year report shows it supported 190 investments in six months to JuneWed Jul 01 2026 - 10:39
Ireland faces €13bn annual bill by 2050 for missing climate targetsCongestion charges and distance-based road charges recommended by State’s fiscal watchdog Wed Jul 01 2026 - 06:00
Irish inflation moderates to 3.3% as Lane warns about second-round effectsGlobal tensions easing and energy prices dropping slows rate of increaseTue Jun 30 2026 - 16:37
Stocks and oil prices edge up as investors eye Iran peace dealTech shares rebound on Wall Street after last week’s sell-offMon Jun 29 2026 - 18:27
