Irish mortgage holders warned to brace for ‘tough winter’ with two rate hikes expectedWith little prospect of the Middle East conflict being resolved, borrowing costs are expected to tightenWed Sept 09 2026 - 12:59
Spike in Irish GDP triggers growth upgrade for euro zoneExpansion in euro area increases 0.6 per cent, up from a preliminary estimate of 0.4 per cent, Eurostat saysMon Sept 07 2026 - 12:47
The two things that make Ireland expensive: Energy and housing The drivers of Ireland’s high-cost economy are many but two stand outFri Sept 04 2026 - 06:00
Irish house prices overvalued by 17%, says ESRI reportEconomic and Social Research Institute notes sustained increase in house prices since mid-2013Fri Sept 04 2026 - 06:00
Record €66bn in tax collected in first eight months of 2026Government spending is running ahead of increased tax returns in percentage terms Thu Sept 03 2026 - 16:31
Ryanair cuts winter capacity as unhedged jet fuel costs biteAirline cites exposure to unhedged jet fuel during unprofitable winter schedule Wed Sept 02 2026 - 17:00
Former Jesuit site in south Dublin gets green light for 562 homes Investor made two previous applications for this site that were subject to High Court judicial reviewsWed Sept 02 2026 - 16:20
European stocks hit one-month low as inflation and rising yields exerts pressure on marketsEuro zone inflation rises above 3 per cent, cementing ECB rate hike betsTue Sept 01 2026 - 18:16
Euro zone inflation jumps to 3.3%, paving way for ECB rate hikeHigher energy costs and a pick-up in service prices drives price growth across bloc in AugustTue Sept 01 2026 - 10:27
Higher energy prices drive Irish inflation to 3.4%Latest HICP indicated that energy prices increased by 4.3% between July and AugustMon Aug 31 2026 - 12:20
Irish consumer sentiment lifts despite uncertain outlookLatest credit unions consumer sentiment index rises but shift described as statistically insignificantFri Aug 28 2026 - 06:00
Is Donald Trump stoking another 2008-style debt crisis?Ireland stands uncomfortably close to front line if US’s $40tn indebtedness proves too muchFri Aug 28 2026 - 05:00
Household wealth in Ireland hits record €1.4tn Richest 10% of households hold almost half of amount, Central Bank statistics find Thu Aug 27 2026 - 14:12
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
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
‘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
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
