Population rises to 5.5m but the number of births continues to decline – The Irish Times
The population of the Republic increased by 66,900 people in the year to the end of April, rising…
Irish labour force nears 3m as employment continues to rise – The Irish Times
The number of people in the Irish labour force is now almost 3 million, new figures show. The…
Exports to the US continue month-on-month volatility – The Irish Times
The value of Ireland’s exports to the United States declined in June, as US president Donald Trump’s tariffs…
Higher energy prices and rising rents increase cost-of-living squeeze for Irish households – The Irish Times
Higher electricity prices, rising rents and a jump in the cost of home heating oil continue to drive…
Buying your first house in Ireland, 2026 vs 2006: ‘I borrowed seven times my income’ – The Irish Times
Was it easier for first-time buyers 20 years ago? You could certainly buy a home of your own…
HSE issues Ireland’s first-ever guidance on birthing pools – The Irish Times
Ireland’s first national clinical practice guideline on the use of birthing pools for labour and births has been…
Multinationals paid additional €1bn in July as new 15% tax rate kicks in – The Irish Times
Multinationals paid an additional €1 billion in corporation tax in July following the introduction of a new minimum…
Irish unemployment rate rises to 5.1% – The Irish Times
Irish unemployment edged up to 5.1 per cent in July amid signs the labour market here may be…
Inflation holds steady in July as energy prices fell – The Irish Times
Inflation held steady in July, as relative calm in the Middle East saw energy prices dip compared to…
Irish economy shrank by 1.6% in 12 months to June, CSO estimates – The Irish Times
Ireland’s economy is estimated to have shrunk by 1.6 per cent in the 12 months to the end…
Retail sales show no signs of strong improvement as fuel continues to pinch consumers – The Irish Times
Retail sales in Ireland rose marginally last month, with fuel prices continuing to present the most pressing issue…
Wholesale electricity prices increased by over 42% in the year to June
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