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

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State remains non-compliant two years after deadline, says professional services firm Aon

New rent regulations triggered record 4.4 per cent hike in average market rents in first quarter

The CSO said electricity prices were up by 56.2% over the 12 months to July but still shy of 2022 peak

Ratio of retirees to workers is rapidly increasing but for some economists that won’t be as big a problem as has been feared

Despite near full employment there were more than 80,000 people aged 34 and under unemployed in the second quarter of 2026

Number of people working or seeking work rose to 2.99 million in second quarter

Latest CSO Residential Property Price Index indicates prices in Dublin rose at annual rate of 4.6%

Student refusal rate has doubled in two years amid Government clampdown