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Housing Minister to seek approval to expand home loan scheme

Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien will seek Government approval to expand the local authority home loan for first-time buyers. The ...
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Higher annual housing targets expected after budget

New annual housing targets that will be significantly higher than the current figures are set to be published after the ...
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Manufacturing activity stable in May, PMI shows

The country’s manufacturing sector steadied last month after contracting in April although demand remained subdued, a survey showed today. The ...
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Annual inflation increases to 1.9% in May from 1.6% in April – flash CSO data

The annual rate of inflation increased to 1.9% in May, up from 1.6% in April, a flash estimate of the ...
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Economic growth set to moderate but remain robust in coming years

The Irish economy is expected to continue expanding at a robust pace in the coming years, according to a new ...
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Customers cutting costs but still value quality – survey

A new survey from KPMG highlights the challenge retailers and brands face in balancing price competitiveness and quality. Its latest ...
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CSO marks 75 years of counting the Irish economy

The Central Statistics Office is today marking 75 years since it was first established in 1949. The CSO was established ...
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€100m stolen through frauds and scams in Ireland in 2023

Almost €100m was stolen by fraudsters through frauds and scams last year, new data shows. That represents an increase of ...
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Average weekly earnings up 4.7% in first quarter of 2024 – CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that average weekly earnings rose by 4.7% to stand at €969.12 in ...
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