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Irish inflation moderates to 3.3% as Lane warns about second-round effects
Global tensions easing and energy prices dropping slows rate of increase
People ‘have more trust in individuals than in political parties, civil service or media’
CSO report finds older people are more likely to trust government, while younger people have more faith in electoral system
Retail sales flat as consumers struggle with higher fuel costs
CSO data indicate volume of sales was unchanged last month
New retirement rules come into effect today. How will they affect workers and employers?
Under the new legislation, employees have a right to decline to leave work before age 66
Irish retail insolvencies surge 35% as consumer spending comes under pressure
PwC data shows overall company failure rate remains ‘remarkably’ stable despite economic headwinds
‘It’s definitely stunted a lot of us’: Is the housing crisis pushing marriage down the priority list?
Earlier this month, Bishop Denis Nulty claimed Ireland’s housing crisis was the ‘biggest obstacle to couples getting married today’
Mortgage approvals reach record in May, driven by first-time buyers
But low share of mover purchase activity ‘points to constraints within housing market’
Brexit gave Ireland a financial services jobs boost. Will AI wipe it out?
Financial services insiders say Ireland has continued to attract activity following initial Brexit-related moves
Garda may seek legislative change to address backlog of more than 60,000 fraud offences
Ongoing operation has resulted in 782 arrests in Ireland
Women increasingly victims of assaults despite overall drop in serious crime, CSO finds
‘Absolutely shocking numbers’ of assaults on women among biggest areas of concern to Garda Commissioner
Irish tourism in May jumps by nearly 20%
Increasing number of visitors choosing to stay with friends or relatives than in hotels
Dublin house prices are slipping. What is going on?
Most of the slowdown in price growth is in cities, particularly Dublin
Irish ports handle 12.7 million tonnes of goods in first quarter of 2026
Dublin Port accounted for 61% of all vessel arrivals
Thousands of retail workers struggling financially over inability to get full-time contracts
Substantial share would remain below poverty line even on full-time hours, ESRI study shows
Ireland saw fourth largest decrease in diesel prices across EU in May, data shows
Irish fuel prices start to drop, but still tower over 2025 figures
How to not retire: what to do if you’re going to keep working after 65
Working into your late 60s is a growing trend and there are steps you can take to make the most of it
Quarter of women on maternity leave got no top-up pay from employer
CSO figures highlight stark difference between the treatment of women working in the public and private sectors
Irish airport passengers reach record high of 9.1 million in first quarter, says CSO
More than 850,000 additional passengers travelled through Irish airports in first quarter of 2026 than a year earlier
US exports continue fall in April from tariff-surge high
April exports to the US fell by 45.1 per cent compared to 2025
Canary Islands are destination of choice for most Irish holidaymakers
More than 3.1 million trips taken outside Ireland in first three months of year
Management consultancy fees jump 22% in first quarter
Prices charged by services firms up 1.3% since March 2025, CSO figures show
In my early 30s, I realised I was lonely. Could a dating-style app help me make friends?
When my social circle thinned, I decided to do something Irish men rarely do: actively look for new friends
Irish households saved €6.6bn in the first quarter of 2026
Bridging the gap between saving and wealth-building remains challenge for Irish homes
Inflation falls slightly to 3.6% in May as energy costs dip
Observers say rate may fall again next month but rise thereafter as ECB rate hikes feed through and utility bills start to rise
Electric vehicle rise continues as consumers move away from diesel
Share of EVs among used cars from January to May was 10% compared with 4% in the same period of 2025, new CSO data shows
Irish industrial production slumps after 2025 tariff rush
Manufacturing tumbles in latest wild swing in Irish economic data
The lure of Canada: ‘There’s such a sense of possibility’
The country is a steady option for Irish seeking opportunity, adventure, career growth and a balanced lifestyle
‘Staggering’ Irish GDP slump pushes euro zone economy into reverse
Economists say Ireland’s gross domestic product ‘impossible’ to predict because of cross-border flows from multinationals
Storm Éowyn leads to record level of wood removed from Irish forests
State-owned commercial forestry business Coillte reported its total cash impact of the storm will be in excess of €80m
Don’t worry about a 12% fall in GDP, but watch unemployment closely
Latest huge move in Irish economic data highlights how multinationals distort GDP numbers
GDP shrank record 12% in the first quarter but domestic economy grew, official data shows
When multinationals are stripped out, domestic economy grew with gross national product up 1.5%
Regressive migration policies risking Ireland’s economic performance, says immigrant council
Government is taking a ‘severe approach’ towards ‘penalising’ migrants, says ICI chief
Twice as hard to afford a home in Dublin as Belfast, new CSO data shows
Report comparing economies North and South shows greater earnings mean taxes on income are higher in the Republic
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