Ian Curran

Ian Curran

Ian Curran is a Business reporter with The Irish Times

Irish factories report sharp jump in input prices in March as Iran war bites

Costs increased at fastest pace since December 2022, says AIB, but strong demand allows them to be passed to customers in higher prices

Hotel room rates rise 3% in 2025 despite fall in overseas and domestic visitors

Fáilte Ireland report indicates tourism sector grew last year despite challenges

Motor insurance premiums jump 4% as insurers blame rise on damage claims and repair costs

Total cost of damage claims jumped by 8% in first six months of 2025 compared to same period in 2024

Dublin homes sold at or above asking price reaches 84% this year, says DNG

Yet, annual house price inflation eased for the fourth quarter in a row

Competition body raises ‘provisional concerns’ over French deal for Irish linen rental firm

Elis’s proposed acquisition could lead to ‘higher prices’ for hospitality sector customers

PTSB confirms names of another two bidders in the running to buy bank

Lone Star and Centerbridge-led consortium are among participants’ in sale process

Deloitte warns the Government on housing delays

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Construction, infrastructure delays will hinder Irish economic growth, warns Deloitte

Big Four accountancy firm has reiterated its call to the slash Capital Gains Tax rate in Budget 2027

State investment scheme should not tax entry or transactions, says Ibec group

No capital gains tax will be applied to income from scheme, Ministers told

Irish fintechs ‘build momentum’ with deal values rebounding in 2025

KPMG says firms in the Republic attracted $259.4m in funding last year

Profits rise at viral pizza sensation Bambino

New accounts for company behind popular Dublin restaurants selling pizza by the slice reports strong performance

Data storage company Qumulo to create 50 jobs in Ireland over three years

US firm launches new European R&D hub in Cork, supported by IDA Ireland

Jameson owner Pernod Ricard in merger talks with US group behind Jack Daniels whiskey

Discussions take place against a challenging backdrop for global drinks industry amid subdued demand and tariffs

Smurfit Westrock joins exclusive club of Ryder Club sponsors

Agreement covering next three editions of golf tournament comes ahead of 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor

Irish housing market no longer ‘overheating’, but price pressures remain, says Daft.ie

Prices in Dublin and urban areas are softening as second-hand home listings increase

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