Economy

Dublin: Alan Barrett, outgoing Director of the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), has issued a stark warning that Ireland could face a significant economic downturn if there is a sudden drop in corporate tax receipts from U.S.…

Dublin: The euro is on the verge of reaching a historic milestone against the Indian rupee, with exchange rates nearing ₹100 for the first time ever. On Sunday, the EUR/INR rate stood at ₹99.47, slightly lower than ₹99.62 recorded on June…

Washington: The U.S. Treasury Department has added Ireland and Switzerland to its semi-annual currency "monitoring list," citing significant trade and current account surpluses with the United States. The decision, announced as part of the…

Dublin – Ireland’s economy is projected to grow by 3.4% this year, but its deepening trade tensions with the United States could pose a significant risk, according to the European Commission’s summer economic forecast. The report warns that…

Dublin: Rents in Ireland have surged to their highest levels since records began, rising by 3.4% in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest Daft.ie report. The national average rent now stands at €2,023 per month—nearly three…

Dublin: Ireland's economic outlook remains stable, with no cause for concern, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.2% in the first quarter of 2025…

Dublin: The Irish government has unveiled a comprehensive new strategy, Business Events 2030, aimed at establishing Ireland as a premier global destination for corporate events and business travel. The initiative outlines a clear roadmap to…

Dublin: Finance Minister Jack Chambers has announced that the government will postpone the implementation of planned wage increases and the long-anticipated auto-enrolment pension scheme. The decision forms part of a broader strategy to…

Dublin: The recent imposition of tariffs by the United States is beginning to take a toll on employment and business activity in Ireland, according to Danny McCoy, Chief Executive Officer of IBEC (Irish Business and Employers…

Dublin: The Irish government has launched a series of emergency measures in response to the United States' decision to impose a 20% tariff on Irish exports—a move that economists warn could trigger a significant economic downturn in…