Israel Iran Conflict

Airline says it is reviewing cost base and schedule beyond the summer after conflict and uncertainty increase losses

Engineers warn that Republic must bolster energy security

The central dilemma for central banks is whether to address the price shock head-on with rate hikes or try to wait for it to pass

Rising cost of kerosene is ‘normal part of airline business’ and airlines that cancel risk losing slots, document says

US attacks Iranian-flagged ship as France says maritime group ready to escort vessels in Hormuz

National Oil Reserves Agency says move will leave it holding enough fuel to last 80 days rather than 90 at present

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Gloom in transport, tourism and leisure business continues as overall service sector activity slows for first time in five years

Iran renews drone and missile attacks on United Arab Emirates

EY predicts economic growth but warns of energy price rise impact

Iran said ‘any foreign military force, especially the aggressive US military’ will be targeted if it approaches the Strait

Decision to host eighth European Political Community meeting in Yerevan a notable statement and red rag to Moscow

European powers prepared to help clear Strait of Hormuz of mines in ‘next phase’ of conflict, Mark Rutte says

Week ahead packed with earnings and economic data

But the idea that investors are somehow ignoring war risks ignores two points

The measures are being taken to avoid major disruption for the summer holiday period

Whether to spend big to ease rising household electricity and gas bills is Government’s next big test

Wave of price hikes seems inevitable, given jump in oil prices

Traders warn of further jump in prices and ‘huge pain’ as economies cut consumption

US supermajors stick to prewar strategies despite White House plea for more drilling to curb soaring petrol prices

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If we’re living in a new Darwinian age, the big powers are not having it all their own way

Shouts of ‘war criminal’ and ‘despicable’ from protesters heard during defence secretary’s opening statement

Man being questioned over attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green has been named as Essa Suleiman (45)

Visitor numbers and expenditure increased in each of the first three months of the year, says CSO

Construction is the Republic’s most environmentally extractive industry, says CSO

Brent crude sets new conflict high as blockade of Strait of Hormuz continues

Iran says it needs ‘credible guarantees’ against more US-Israeli attacks before it can ensure security in the Gulf

Retail sales volumes up 1.6% over 12 months, says CSO

Energy prices are estimated to have climbed by 15.5% over the year and by 2.6% in the month

Israel orders residents of 16 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate as strikes continue despite ceasefire

Emirate’s departure seen as win for Donald Trump

Energy price levels remain slightly lower than 2025 but Iran war expected to accelerate inflation

Brent crude rises after White House reiterates ‘red lines’ in negotiations with Tehran

Price is well ahead of global benchmarks

World’s leading central banks are expected to hold fire on interest rates this week

Lender slashes growth forecast for the Irish economy as conflict enters third month

Agricultural land prices poised for modest growth in 2026, due to low levels of supply

Views add to inflation concerns at ECB

The Government needs to act with an urgency born of the risk that ongoing corporate tax growth is far from guaranteed