First time buyer homes and mortgages rise significantly One in three first time buyer (FTB) homes were valued over €400,000 in 2024, three times the 2019 share, according to the latest BPFI mortgage report Business • 20 Jun
First time buyer homes and mortgages rise significantly One in three first time buyer (FTB) homes were valued over €400,000 in 2024, three times the 2019 share, according to the latest BPFI mortgage report Business • 20 Jun
An Post switching fleet of HGVs to fossil free fuel An Post is switching its national fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to cut carbon emissions Business • 19 Jun
An Post switching fleet of HGVs to fossil free fuel An Post is switching its national fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to cut carbon emissions Business • 19 Jun
Housing supply has 'plateaued' in recent years - Tánaiste Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris said the Government had gotten to a point with housing where there was a "significant increase" in supply over the last number of years but now it has "plateaued". Ireland • 19 Jun
Housing supply has 'plateaued' in recent years - Tánaiste Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris said the Government had gotten to a point with housing where there was a "significant increase" in supply over the last number of years but now it has "plateaued". Ireland • 19 Jun
Food and drink firms invested €166m in R&D in 2024 Enterprise Ireland-backed food and drinks companies invested €166m in research and development last year, according to the semi-State body. Business • 18 Jun
Food and drink firms invested €166m in R&D in 2024 Enterprise Ireland-backed food and drinks companies invested €166m in research and development last year, according to the semi-State body. Business • 18 Jun
Call for 'ambitious' strategy for climate-neutral economy The Just Transition Commission has called on the Government to urgently provide a visionary, ambitious, just and joined-up strategy for the Ireland to transition to a climate-neutral economy. Ireland • 18 Jun
Call for 'ambitious' strategy for climate-neutral economy The Just Transition Commission has called on the Government to urgently provide a visionary, ambitious, just and joined-up strategy for the Ireland to transition to a climate-neutral economy. Ireland • 18 Jun
ILCU loan book passes €6bn for first time since 2008 The combined loan book of Irish League of Credit Unions members surpassed €6 billion by the end of March. Business • 17 Jun
ILCU loan book passes €6bn for first time since 2008 The combined loan book of Irish League of Credit Unions members surpassed €6 billion by the end of March. Business • 17 Jun
Interest in news among Irish adults remains high - report The annual Digital News Report for Ireland 2025 shows that at 56%, more than half the adult population in Ireland, is "extremely" or "very interested" in news. Ireland • 17 Jun
Interest in news among Irish adults remains high - report The annual Digital News Report for Ireland 2025 shows that at 56%, more than half the adult population in Ireland, is "extremely" or "very interested" in news. Ireland • 17 Jun
Record 80 million card transactions in May - AIB The latest AIB Spend Trend for May shows that overall spending increased 9% year on year and 2% month on month. Business • 16 Jun
Record 80 million card transactions in May - AIB The latest AIB Spend Trend for May shows that overall spending increased 9% year on year and 2% month on month. Business • 16 Jun
Decline in holidaymakers going to hotter destinations Travel agents say there has been a noticeable trend of holidaymakers looking to avoid rising temperatures and extreme weather in continental Europe during the summer months. Europe • 16 Jun
Decline in holidaymakers going to hotter destinations Travel agents say there has been a noticeable trend of holidaymakers looking to avoid rising temperatures and extreme weather in continental Europe during the summer months. Europe • 16 Jun
Economy strong but 'dark clouds on horizon' - Tánaiste Tánaiste Simon Harris has warned that while the country is in a healthy economic space there are dark clouds on the horizon. Business • 16 Jun
Economy strong but 'dark clouds on horizon' - Tánaiste Tánaiste Simon Harris has warned that while the country is in a healthy economic space there are dark clouds on the horizon. Business • 16 Jun
Irish prices 11% higher for US tourists as dollar falls Oil prices have surged after Israel launched an attack on Iran's nuclear programme with financial markets anxious over retaliatory action. Business • 13 Jun
Irish prices 11% higher for US tourists as dollar falls Oil prices have surged after Israel launched an attack on Iran's nuclear programme with financial markets anxious over retaliatory action. Business • 13 Jun
1/3 of SMEs say global & trade uncertainties top concerns A third of business owners across the island of Ireland have identified global politics and trade uncertainties among the top 3 concerns for businesses Business • 12 Jun
1/3 of SMEs say global & trade uncertainties top concerns A third of business owners across the island of Ireland have identified global politics and trade uncertainties among the top 3 concerns for businesses Business • 12 Jun
Q&A: What's in the Government's rent control plans? Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin and author of the Daft.ie Rent Report Ronan Lyons spoke to RTÉ's Morning Ireland about the Government's plan for national rent controls. Ireland • 11 Jun
Q&A: What's in the Government's rent control plans? Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin and author of the Daft.ie Rent Report Ronan Lyons spoke to RTÉ's Morning Ireland about the Government's plan for national rent controls. Ireland • 11 Jun
'Resilient' consumer spending in May - Bank of Ireland New figures from Bank of Ireland show that debit and credit card spending rose by 6.5% year on year in May, which was well ahead of the rate of inflation of 2%. Business • 11 Jun
'Resilient' consumer spending in May - Bank of Ireland New figures from Bank of Ireland show that debit and credit card spending rose by 6.5% year on year in May, which was well ahead of the rate of inflation of 2%. Business • 11 Jun
€90m in counterfeit food, drink seized in EU last year Over €90 million in counterfeit food and drink products were seized across the European Union last year, according to the EU's Intellectual Property Office. Europe • 11 Jun
€90m in counterfeit food, drink seized in EU last year Over €90 million in counterfeit food and drink products were seized across the European Union last year, according to the EU's Intellectual Property Office. Europe • 11 Jun
Sinking cities should ring alarm bells in Ireland Coastal cities around the world, including Jakarta, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Shanghai, are sinking - posing catastrophic risks to roads, buildings and key infrastructure. Business • 10 Jun
Sinking cities should ring alarm bells in Ireland Coastal cities around the world, including Jakarta, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Shanghai, are sinking - posing catastrophic risks to roads, buildings and key infrastructure. Business • 10 Jun
A third of shoppers feel less financially secure now Almost a third of Irish shoppers feel less financially secure now compared to the start of the year, according to new research from KPMG. Business • 10 Jun
A third of shoppers feel less financially secure now Almost a third of Irish shoppers feel less financially secure now compared to the start of the year, according to new research from KPMG. Business • 10 Jun
June Exchequer 'absolutely critical' indicator for tax This month's Exchequer receipts will be "absolutely critical" to the direction of the State finances this year, according to one tax expert. Business • 06 Jun
June Exchequer 'absolutely critical' indicator for tax This month's Exchequer receipts will be "absolutely critical" to the direction of the State finances this year, according to one tax expert. Business • 06 Jun
Shortage of planning staff causing housing delays Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said a shortage of planning staff both in councils and in An Bord Pleanála is causing an excessive delay in building houses. Business • 03 Jun
Shortage of planning staff causing housing delays Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said a shortage of planning staff both in councils and in An Bord Pleanála is causing an excessive delay in building houses. Business • 03 Jun
Cybersecurity top investment priority with tech leaders Cybersecurity remains the top investment priority for Irish tech leaders who are facing increasing budget constraints, geopolitical tensions and continued technological change. Business • 03 Jun
Cybersecurity top investment priority with tech leaders Cybersecurity remains the top investment priority for Irish tech leaders who are facing increasing budget constraints, geopolitical tensions and continued technological change. Business • 03 Jun
Waterland Ireland to invest €150m in Irish businesses Private equity firm Waterland Ireland plans to invest up to €150m in Irish firms over the next 12 to 18 months. Business • 30 May
Waterland Ireland to invest €150m in Irish businesses Private equity firm Waterland Ireland plans to invest up to €150m in Irish firms over the next 12 to 18 months. Business • 30 May
Sustainability main theme as Bloom under way Sustainability and the circular economy are among the main themes at this year's Bord Bia Bloom event, at Dublin's Phoenix Park today. Dublin • 29 May
Sustainability main theme as Bloom under way Sustainability and the circular economy are among the main themes at this year's Bord Bia Bloom event, at Dublin's Phoenix Park today. Dublin • 29 May
IDA consults pharma firms on EU retaliatory tariffs on US IDA Ireland circulated the EU's draft list of retaliatory measures to US tariffs to Irish-based pharmaceutical companies for their comments as part of the Government's response to the European Commission on the proposals. Business • 28 May
IDA consults pharma firms on EU retaliatory tariffs on US IDA Ireland circulated the EU's draft list of retaliatory measures to US tariffs to Irish-based pharmaceutical companies for their comments as part of the Government's response to the European Commission on the proposals. Business • 28 May
Projected €70bn required to shape Dublin's future by 2040 An investment of €70 billion will be required to shape Dublin's future by 2040, according to a new report by KPMG Ireland. Business • 28 May
Projected €70bn required to shape Dublin's future by 2040 An investment of €70 billion will be required to shape Dublin's future by 2040, according to a new report by KPMG Ireland. Business • 28 May
Investors are 'TACO' trading in US markets Shares were mixed this morning following the postponement of 50% duties on European Union shipments to the US. Business • 27 May
Investors are 'TACO' trading in US markets Shares were mixed this morning following the postponement of 50% duties on European Union shipments to the US. Business • 27 May
