Housing targets to be missed this year and next, says ESRI
Think tank tells Oireachtas that while energy prices have declined since start of Ukraine war, Irish prices ‘remain at high levels’
Shortlists for annual Business to Arts Awards announced
A total of €25,000 will be presented to successful artists and arts organisations through bursaries and awards on the night
Wholesale electricity prices fall to lowest level since April 2024
Irish wind farms met 30% of demand in June, while solar farms also had a record month
Growth in euro zone likely to stay moderate out to 2027
Trade tensions and elevated uncertainty are expected to weigh on activity, despite boost from higher defence and infrastructure spend
US chemical distributor ChemPoint opens Dublin headquarters
IDA Ireland chief executive Michael Lohan said Ireland ‘remains a strong location’ for companies looking to expand into Europe
Flutter takes full ownership of FanDuel with purchase of 5% stake for €1.5bn
Paddy Power Betfair parent will also make a payment of $205m for the renegotiation of its market access at more attractive terms
Drone delivery company Manna expects approval for quieter aircraft within months
Company has drawn criticism from members of the Oireachtas and the public alike due to noise complaints from drones flying overhead
Ryanair touches all-time high share price before slipping back
Global stocks halted their slide on Tuesday on hopes US president Donald Trump is still open to trade talks
Central Bank ‘surprised’ by lack of progress in building homes
Construction labour force must increase by 30% to reach targets, but sector output is below average EU productivity and firms are slow to innovate, regulator says
Ireland’s competitiveness on downward trend just as major challenges move into focus, says report
Planning delays, high cost of doing business and ‘unacceptably low’ productivity among builders are all harming the country, NCPC says
Level of homebuilding falls for second successive month in June, new data shows
Dip in residential construction sector comes after May marked first decline in activity in nine months
Irish demand for infrastructure, services and employees ‘never been higher’, says KPMG
The professional services company said Ireland ‘has difficulties managing its own prosperity’, and pointed to key infrastructure problems
Plan to hike personal injury awards will lead to higher premiums, warns Aviva
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan is to bring a memo to Cabinet on Tuesday on Judicial Council’s proposal to hike awards by 16.7%
Changing Times Brewery beers to be stocked in nine new premises as it moves outside Dublin
Brewery was founded last year by the families behind some of Dublin’s best known pubs
Strong US jobs data sends global stock markets higher
Housebuilding sector bounced back from some weakness, with Cairn Homes and Glenveagh Properties were each up 2%