Budget surplus of 0.2% of GDP expected for 2019 on foot of larger-than-expected corporation tax receipts

Latest CSO trade numbers show Irish exports to Britain rose 16% in February

Controversy over Dublin Port’s plan to temporarily limit the number of cruise ships so it can expand its freight capacity

Dispute dates back to when National Lottery was privatised in 2014

In Dublin, Green Reit jumps after chairman announces group is up for sale

CSO figures show government debt stood at €206bn last year, up from €201bn previously

Capital’s housing market may have reached ‘peak affordability’ as median prices rise to €370,000

Fashion retailer has two stores and six concessions in Republic

CBI regional chief Angela McGowan is concerned for future of North’s economy

State’s largest farmer-owned co-op reports record turnover but issues stark Brexit warning

Parliamentary Budget Office and academic calculate State losing €5bn-€15bn a year

Study claims US tax changes has further incentivised overseas investment

Irish Funds to beef up EU advocacy amid concern over UK’s departure

CSO figures show big uptick in EV registrations since start of 2019

Developer Michael O’Flynn claims Central Bank rules are fuelling rental market

Tourism chief Paul Kelly says a hotel with 1,000 rooms could attract conferences from firms keen to have all delegates in one plac(...)

A UK crash-out exit from the EU could deal a damaging blow to export firms in Ireland

IMF report ranks capital top of 22 cities in terms of annual house price inflation

Forecourt operator also signals it is on track to post double-digit profit growth for 2018

CSO figures underscore concentration of economic activity and wealth in capital

Dairy exporter says tariffs would add €55 million to its cost base and threaten UK sales

AIB ’s latest index says economy still growing at a faster rate than US and euro zone

Chief executive was pivotal in privatisation of the franchise

Some 57% of employment growth in the past year came from non-Irish nationals, with nearly half of that coming from outside the EU

Travel website says it is operating in highly competitive market

Life sciences investor says it is focused on supporting assets amid board upheaval

Minister Richard Bruton signals imminent decision amid speculation over €3bn cost

S&P’s Brexit Sensitivity Index assesses exposure rates of 20 countries

London’s FTSE outperforms as pound falters on Brexit woes

Agency also says ECB not likely to start raising rates until January 2020

US drinks company said to be considering setting up a dairy operation in Cork

Figures show retail sales volumes rose 2.1% in February compared with previous month

First-time buyers account for half of volume in approvals last month

State’s second-largest dairy processor sees revenue rise 5 per cent to €810 million

Rate of home ownership here corresponds very closely to international average

Survey by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland highlights appetite for change

Chief executive gets €3.4 million pay packet after company rebuffs IP takeover approach

Think tank says budgetary position would be under severe strain in disorderly Brexit

Bill to stop banks selling off loans without permission would ‘damage resilience’

Department of Finance and ESRI expect deep economic damage in every Brexit scenario

ONS report assesses which workers are likely to be overtaken by automation

Study assesses policy responses of member states to precarious work arrangements

Donohoe says no evidence of lotto sales being hit by new wave of offshore operators

Irish Travel Agents Association boss says uncertainty has led to hesitation in bookings

Central Bank figures record biggest jump since 2009, but total remains low by historical standards

Research also suggests more than two-thirds list financial security in old age as top risk

Research suggests significant part of private-sector debt stems from multinationals

Survey by taxback.com suggests most people are unaware of tax-saving schemes

North’s utility regulator denies plan to break away from Republic is linked to Brexit

Strong trading performance comes amid signs of global slowdown

Commissioner says proposal likely to breach WTO rules

While headline numbers flatter, key quarterly metrics soften ahead of Brexit

Former US treasury secretary advises best solution would be another referendum

CSO says 3% growth in domestic demand better indicator of activity on the ground

Central Bank figures highlights ongoing disparity between rates here and elsewhere

New report suggests ongoing uncertainty is causing negative trends in several areas

Hunt succeeds Bernard Byrne, who announced his decision to leave in October

ECB announces funding handouts, pushes back rate hike

Fashion retailer denies staff given ultimatum to move or face redundancy

Latest monthly figures show number of claimants fell 3,500 to 196,500 in February

Burger giant’s new look store contains new self-service ordering kiosks and table service

ESRI research shows 50 cent increase in minimum wage reduced income inequality

Glenveagh Properties says private market does not have resources to meet demand

Latest list also includes TV presenter Mark Cagney and trainer Alan Fleming

Proposed merger will create second-largest dairy processor on island of Ireland

Fall in State’s jobless rate has slowed but is still falling, CSO says

AIB shares fall 2% after the bank reports a dip in profit for last year and a lower-than-expected level of capital reserves

Media group says downsizing triggered by falling paper sales and declining ad revenue

Figure of 1,129 registrations in January and February almost surpasses total for last year

Dublin largest independent opticians chain granted court protection

New CSO data show sales grew by 1.2% in January on annual basis

Brussels says rising rents and insufficient construction behind more homelessness

BBC presenter says prospect of no-deal Brexit still high despite recent parliamentary manoeuvres

Complex trends in economy require fresh thinking, employers’ group chief says

Eir takes aim at Virgin as questions about the Government’s NBP project grow

Limerick-based Enet had contract to operate network last year without tender process

Investment to bring high-speed connectivity to rural parts of Republic

Companies are to explain their difficulties with the process to Public Accounts Committee

Industry body’s retail monitor shows value of shopping rose 2.7% in final quarter of 2018

Industry group says additional revenue could be used as support package for Brexit-hit industries

Five-year plan to bring fibre to 1.4m homes, including all towns with more than 1,000 homes

Teneo’s findings indicate match generated €12.4m for local economy

Latest AIB Brexit Sentiment Index reveals economic fallout of ongoing uncertainty

Ulster Bank barometer suggests housing demand still driving the construction sector

CSO figures suggest workers are no more productive than their international peers

Brussels says economic outlook for Ireland remains clouded by uncertainty

Oireachtas report criticises aspects of Government policy, including HAP scheme

Brussels says economic outlook for Ireland remains clouded by uncertainty

Latest barometer suggests consumers are still very cautious about outlook for economy

Tie-up will give Irish significantly more clout internationally

Research suggests poor broadband is problem in urban as well as rural areas

Stock market’s newest property reit publishes maiden set of results

Expert highlights wide range of tax reliefs and reductions currently available in Ireland

OECD figures suggest Republic leads way in labour productivity

CSO figures for unemployed fell to 127,300 in January, but participation rates still low

Exchequer returns show sales tax accounted for half receipts generated in January

Capital Economics analysis says existing forecasts fail to factor in likely policy responses

Department of Finance says, however, changes must not prejudice small economies

Exploration group applies have its ordinary shares traded on smaller AIM market

Research disputes notion that deep-seated cultural factors drive immigration sentiment