Expansion in euro area increases 0.6 per cent, up from a preliminary estimate of 0.4 per cent, Eurostat says

The drivers of Ireland’s high-cost economy are many but two stand out

Economic and Social Research Institute notes sustained increase in house prices since mid-2013

Government spending is running ahead of increased tax returns in percentage terms

Airline cites exposure to unhedged jet fuel during unprofitable winter schedule

Investor made two previous applications for this site that were subject to High Court judicial reviews

Euro zone inflation rises above 3 per cent, cementing ECB rate hike bets

Higher energy costs and a pick-up in service prices drives price growth across bloc in August

Latest HICP indicated that energy prices increased by 4.3% between July and August

Latest credit unions consumer sentiment index rises but shift described as statistically insignificant

Ireland stands uncomfortably close to front line if US’s $40tn indebtedness proves too much

Richest 10% of households hold almost half of amount, Central Bank statistics find

Employment in the area here has almost doubled since 2015 on back of some favourable headwinds, including Brexit

Coalition publishes fresh strategy to cut red tape and boost competitiveness in key sector

Spending watchdog warns a large budget package will add to inflation and increase costs for households and firms