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Dublin: Ireland’s economy is set for robust growth this year, with GDP expected to expand by 9%, according to the latest forecast from consultancy firm EY. The surge is being driven largely by strong export performance, as multinational…

Dublin: The Irish government has approved an Action Plan to enhance bilateral ties with India, marking a significant step toward expanding cooperation in politics, trade, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. The plan will be developed…

Dublin: Ireland’s tenth presidential election will take place on Friday, October 24, with just three candidates in the running—the smallest list since 1990. The candidates are: Catherine Connolly, Independent TD, supported by People…

Dublin: Ireland’s presidential race is now officially a three-way contest, with Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys, and Jim Gavin confirmed as candidates ahead of the election on Friday, October 24. The ballot has been reduced to its…

Dublin: The Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of criminal groups targeting students to launder money. The FraudSmart–Union of Students in Ireland (USI) initiative, titled…

Dublin: Residential customers in Ireland are set to face sharp increases in electricity bills, with several providers announcing price hikes ahead of winter. Bord Gáis Energy confirmed that its standard unit rate will rise by 13.5% from…

Dublin: Irish emigration to Australia has surged by more than 126% in the past year, reaching its highest level since 2013, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The report shows that 13,500 people left Ireland…

Dublin: Ireland’s unemployment rate fell to 4.7% in August, down from 4.8% in July, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). While the figure is slightly higher than the 4.1% recorded in August 2024,…

Dublin: Experts have dismissed claims that immigration is driving Ireland’s housing crisis, describing the argument as false and unsupported by evidence. The observation follows the release of new Central Statistics Office (CSO) population…

Dublin: Immigration from the US to Ireland almost doubled in the year to April 2025, with 9,600 arrivals compared to 4,900 in 2024, according to Central Statistics Office (CSO) data. This sharp rise came despite an overall 16% fall in gross…