Eoin Burke-Kennedy

Government must attract and retain foreign workers, National Competitiveness and Productivity Council says

Coalition keen to back companies grappling with mounting cost of doing business, says Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney

Budget is opportunity to prepare for harsh times rather than for landmark €11 billion budget package announced last year, says Minister for Finance

Overall sales remained relatively robust in August despite the current inflationary squeeze, latest figures show

Recent price growth of agricultural commodities in the EU slowed sharply in the second quarter, according to Eurostat

Deal would reduce prices and enhance trade opportunities despite misgivings of farmers here, says envoy to Ireland Gary Gray

We’ve had dozens of policies and strategies all feeding into a steadily worsening problem characterised by a widening affordability gap

Pearse Doherty claims crisis did not happen by accident but stems from Govermment’s decision to outsource provision of housing to private sector

Minister insists he is getting balance between spending and saving the current tax windfall right

Iseq declines in line with continental peers, dropping close to 1% but central banks data globally enables AIB and BofI to advance

Building Control Management System data point to pick-up in house commencements August

Semi-State turns in best financial performance in 90-year history following strong wholesale energy prices

State-owned utility reports record half-year operating profit of €676m for the six months to the end of June

Paris-based agency downgrades growth forecast for 2024, suggesting tighter financial conditions will curb demand

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council adds voice to chorus of warnings about Coalition’s upcoming budget package