Half of Irish firms plan to increase investment in 2025
Almost half of Irish business plan to increase investment capital projects this year, new data shows. This is higher than UK firms, with just 37% planning to invest. ...
Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise in January
The latest AA Ireland Fuel Survey shows that petrol prices have risen by two cents to an average of €1.76 a litre in January, while diesel prices have ...
Irish employment market resilient despite US election caution
The forthcoming presidency of Donald Trump in the United States looms large over business in Ireland, and is reflected in the current employment market. The latest employment monitor ...
Annual inflation rises to 1.4% in December – CSO
Inflation in Ireland is beginning to rise again, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. The increase in the cost of living was 1.4% in ...
Wind and solar farms saved Irish consumers €840m since 2000
Wind and solar farms have saved Irish consumers a total of €840 million since the year 2000, according to new research for Wind Energy Ireland. This is despite ...
Holyhead sailings resume following closure in December
Sailings into and out of Holyhead Port have resumed this morning, after a temporary closure due to damage caused by Storm Darragh in early December. Of the two ...
SEAI pays record €616m in grants for energy upgrades and projects in 2024
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has said it disbursed a record €616 million in grants and supports for energy upgrades and clean energy projects last year. ...
Land sales across Ireland topped €900m last year
Land sales worth just over €900m were completed across the country last year, new figures show. This is nearly three times the total spend recorded in 2023, but ...
New govt plans to cut VAT rate to 9% for parts of hospitality sector
The incoming government intends to cut the VAT rate to 9% for food-based hospitality, entertainment and hairdressing in the next budget. It is also understood the new programme ...
Grocery sales hit €1.4 billion over record-breaking Christmas
New figures show that, as expected, Monday 23 December was the most popular shopping day of 2024, with consumers spending €107m on that one day alone, an increase ...
Ireland to be exempt from new US rules on AI chip exports
The US government said it would further restrict artificial intelligence chip and technology exports, divvying up the world to keep advanced computing power in the US and among ...
40% drop in public liability claims in past four years
There has been a 40% drop in public liability claims between 2019 and 2023, the body which resolves personal injury claims has said. The development follows the introduction ...
