![Brian Mulroney served as Canadian prime minister from 1984 to 1993 and was one of the principal architects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta). Brian Mulroney served as Canadian prime minister from 1984 to 1993 and was one of the principal architects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta).](/polopoly_fs/1.4887220.1653420460!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 24, 2022, 17:10
Brian Mulroney blames Ceta trade deal debacle on Brexit
![The CSO report detected a large disparity in productivity levels between large multinationals and smaller entities in the sector. File photograph: Getty The CSO report detected a large disparity in productivity levels between large multinationals and smaller entities in the sector. File photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4886934.1653410723!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 24, 2022, 11:26
CSO report provides profile of Republic’s muscular information technology sector
![In 2005, 51 per cent of first-time buyer mortgages and 28 per cent of mover purchase mortgages had incomes up to €60,000, the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland finds. Photograph: Sam Boal/Photocall In 2005, 51 per cent of first-time buyer mortgages and 28 per cent of mover purchase mortgages had incomes up to €60,000, the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland finds. Photograph: Sam Boal/Photocall](/polopoly_fs/1.4886281.1653335427!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 24, 2022, 05:37
New report highlights steep income metrics required to purchase a home in Republic
![Matthias Heinzel, Merck executive board member and CEO Life Science (left) with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and Martin McAuliffe, head of the Cork operations, at the company’s announcement of a €440 million investment in the group’s Irish business.Photograph: Michael O’Sullivan /OSM PHOTO Matthias Heinzel, Merck executive board member and CEO Life Science (left) with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and Martin McAuliffe, head of the Cork operations, at the company’s announcement of a €440 million investment in the group’s Irish business.Photograph: Michael O’Sullivan /OSM PHOTO](/polopoly_fs/1.4886132.1653319283!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Pharma
- May 23, 2022, 05:57
German life sciences group plans to expand membrane and filtration manufacturing capabilities
![Apartments under construction in Palmerstown, Dublin. The Government has already announced it will pay up to 70% of builders’ inflation-related construction costs in a bid to protect vital public works. Photograph: Alan Betson Apartments under construction in Palmerstown, Dublin. The Government has already announced it will pay up to 70% of builders’ inflation-related construction costs in a bid to protect vital public works. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4885293.1653249978!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Construction
- May 23, 2022, 05:41
Survey finds significant pick-up in costs across sector, compounded by Ukraine conflict
![“Candidate supply” has not kept pace with the rapid increase in demand “Candidate supply” has not kept pace with the rapid increase in demand](/polopoly_fs/1.4885783.1653285102!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 23, 2022, 05:13
Recruitment firm says candidate supply has not kept pace with rapid increase in demand
![Staff and skills shortages are regarded as more pressing issues than Covid or Brexit, according to the findings of a new survey. Photograph: Giuseppe Aresu/Bloomberg News Staff and skills shortages are regarded as more pressing issues than Covid or Brexit, according to the findings of a new survey. Photograph: Giuseppe Aresu/Bloomberg News](/polopoly_fs/1.4885455.1653250832!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 23, 2022, 05:09
InterTradeIreland’s latest quarterly monitor finds sharp rise in concern about costs
![The higher rate of tax in the Republic applies to all gross taxable income above €36,800. Photograph: Franck Prevel/AP The higher rate of tax in the Republic applies to all gross taxable income above €36,800. Photograph: Franck Prevel/AP](/polopoly_fs/1.4885894.1653323114!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 22, 2022, 15:15
Long-held assumption is it’s better to work in North and receive benefits in Republic
![Some 39 per cent of firms said they increased prices to recoup the cost of higher input prices. Photograph: Franck Prevel/ AP Some 39 per cent of firms said they increased prices to recoup the cost of higher input prices. Photograph: Franck Prevel/ AP](/polopoly_fs/1.4883157.1652992853!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 20, 2022, 05:30
Latest sentiment survey from Linked Finance points to big fall in confidence
![The S&P 500 and the Dow extended losses on Thursday. Photograph: Michael M Santiago/Getty Images The S&P 500 and the Dow extended losses on Thursday. Photograph: Michael M Santiago/Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4883181.1652982966!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Markets
- May 19, 2022, 18:44
Nestlé, Diageo, Unilever slip between 2.7% and 4.5%
![The median net wealth of households that own their own home was €303,900 while for renters it was considerably less, at €5,300. Photograph: iStock The median net wealth of households that own their own home was €303,900 while for renters it was considerably less, at €5,300. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4882977.1652975227!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 19, 2022, 14:21
Net wealth of least wealthy 10% is less than €600, according to Central Statistics Office
![Higher oil and gas prices have had knock-on effects resulting in higher transport costs, including freight transport. Photograph: Nick Ansell/PA Wire Higher oil and gas prices have had knock-on effects resulting in higher transport costs, including freight transport. Photograph: Nick Ansell/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4882085.1652898792!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 19, 2022, 06:00
High inflation could force the closure of otherwise viable businesses, NCPC says
![Economist Jim Power: ‘The real losers are tenants at the lower end of the market.’ Photograph: Eric Luke Economist Jim Power: ‘The real losers are tenants at the lower end of the market.’ Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.4881857.1652895561!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 18, 2022, 13:30
Study claims rent pressure zones have added to rent pressures
![](/polopoly_fs/1.4881713.1652860294!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- May 18, 2022, 08:51
Figures from Gas Networks Ireland reflect country’s ongoing reliance on fossil fuel energy
![Those on tracker mortgages or variable rates could see ‘an almost instant increase’ in their monthly repayments, said Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire Those on tracker mortgages or variable rates could see ‘an almost instant increase’ in their monthly repayments, said Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4881246.1652854698!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 17, 2022, 18:50
Head of Bonkers.ie warns of potential impact if ECB raises rates amid soaring inflation
![Productivity in the North is much lower than in the Republic and has also fallen relative to other regions in the UK in recent years. Photograph: iStock Productivity in the North is much lower than in the Republic and has also fallen relative to other regions in the UK in recent years. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4881218.1652808530!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 17, 2022, 18:28
Shared Island unit set up to examine potential for greater alignment North and South
![Dublin has been found by CIA Landlord to be the seventh most expensive or least financial viable city of 56 major cities worldwide. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill Dublin has been found by CIA Landlord to be the seventh most expensive or least financial viable city of 56 major cities worldwide. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4881130.1652805324!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 17, 2022, 17:15
Report pinpoints expensive rents as chief reason for high cost of living in Irish capital
![Most of the current development in Dublin is being financed by international funds chasing returns in the build-to-rent sector. Photograph: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg Most of the current development in Dublin is being financed by international funds chasing returns in the build-to-rent sector. Photograph: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4878830.1652627972!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 15, 2022, 12:38
Get ready for a drop in prices as interest rates rise and housebuilding finally takes off
![The main drivers of inflation are energy and fuel The main drivers of inflation are energy and fuel](/polopoly_fs/1.4876617.1652374826!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 12, 2022, 11:18
Households warned to brace for sharpest squeeze since early 1980s
![According to Daft, the average monthly rent nationally stood at €1,567 in the first quarter of 2022 According to Daft, the average monthly rent nationally stood at €1,567 in the first quarter of 2022](/polopoly_fs/1.4875847.1652288293!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 12, 2022, 00:01
Severe shortage of available properties puts upward pressure on rents
![Food inflation is expected to intensify in the coming months as the second-round effects of higher energy costs push up prices in other sectors of the economy. Photograph: James Forde Food inflation is expected to intensify in the coming months as the second-round effects of higher energy costs push up prices in other sectors of the economy. Photograph: James Forde](/polopoly_fs/1.4875743.1652291575!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Agribusiness & Food
- May 11, 2022, 15:48
Agriculture sector also absorbing higher costs for feed and energy
![Uniphar CEO Ger Rabbette. The company’s strong performance in recent years has been driven by acquisition. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Uniphar CEO Ger Rabbette. The company’s strong performance in recent years has been driven by acquisition. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4875444.1652300023!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Pharma
- May 11, 2022, 09:17
Healthcare group accounts for over a fifth of the retail pharmacy market in the Republic
![Total revenues across the group’s ferries division amounted to €98 million, up 165 per cent on the prior year. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Total revenues across the group’s ferries division amounted to €98 million, up 165 per cent on the prior year. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4875902.1652293055!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Transport & Tourism
- May 11, 2022, 08:57
ICG reports 80% rise in revenue to €161m for first four months of 2022
![Botswana Diamonds chairman John Teeling Botswana Diamonds chairman John Teeling](/polopoly_fs/1.4875432.1652282766!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- May 11, 2022, 07:43
Explorer is still working on getting a joint venture partner
![The OECD said composite leading indicators continue to point to growth losing momentum in Europe. Photograph: Getty Images The OECD said composite leading indicators continue to point to growth losing momentum in Europe. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4874661.1652210452!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 10, 2022, 11:33
Agency says outlook shaped by high inflation and declining expectations in manufacturing
![Ireland ranked in the bottom half of European countries when it came to the tax and regulatory environment and for technology and infrastructure. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien Ireland ranked in the bottom half of European countries when it came to the tax and regulatory environment and for technology and infrastructure. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4873987.1652124839!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 10, 2022, 05:20
State scores well in terms of macroeconomics but poorly on tax and infrastructure
![The New York Stock Exchange. US stocks slid on Monday as higher US Treasury yields hit growth stocks amid prospects of aggressive monetary policy tightening, with investor sentiment taking a hit from fears of a sharp economic slowdown in China The New York Stock Exchange. US stocks slid on Monday as higher US Treasury yields hit growth stocks amid prospects of aggressive monetary policy tightening, with investor sentiment taking a hit from fears of a sharp economic slowdown in China](/polopoly_fs/1.4873796.1652119070!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Markets
- May 9, 2022, 18:16
Investors remain uneasy as they await US inflation data due later in week
![A further 3,900 people came off State job supports last month, a reflection of the State’s tightening labour market. Photograph: Getty Images A further 3,900 people came off State job supports last month, a reflection of the State’s tightening labour market. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4873767.1652113772!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 9, 2022, 12:44
CSO figures suggest there were 177,100 people in receipts of benefits in April
![Legal & General Investment Management’s latest ‘active ownership’ report indicated that climate change was the top engagement topic with companies in 2021. Photograph: Alessia Pierdomenico/Reuters Legal & General Investment Management’s latest ‘active ownership’ report indicated that climate change was the top engagement topic with companies in 2021. Photograph: Alessia Pierdomenico/Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4864638.1651164857!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Financial Services
- April 29, 2022, 05:29
Investment arm of insurance giant publishes latest ‘active ownership’ report
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- Construction
- April 28, 2022, 22:00
Low level of direct builds explains lengthy waiting lists, Lorcan Sirr argues
![The New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Thursday as strong earnings from Meta Platforms lifted battered technology and growth stocks. Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty Images The New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Thursday as strong earnings from Meta Platforms lifted battered technology and growth stocks. Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4864700.1651169280!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Markets
- April 28, 2022, 18:03
Pan-European Stoxx 600 index closes up 0.6% but was below session highs
![Lorcan Sirr, a lecturer in housing studies at Technological University Dublin, argues that local authorities were sitting on large tracts of public land ripe for development. Photograph: Tom Honan Lorcan Sirr, a lecturer in housing studies at Technological University Dublin, argues that local authorities were sitting on large tracts of public land ripe for development. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4864630.1651167103!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 28, 2022, 17:39
Low level of direct builds explains lengthy waiting lists, Lorcan Sirr argues
![Retail sales rose in March despite the cost-of-living squeeze as consumers spent more on pharmaceuticals and cosmetics and in department stores. Retail sales rose in March despite the cost-of-living squeeze as consumers spent more on pharmaceuticals and cosmetics and in department stores.](/polopoly_fs/1.4864293.1651145693!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Retail & Services
- April 28, 2022, 12:32
CSO figures show consumers spent more on cosmetics and in department stores in March
![The number of new homes built in the first quarter of 2022 was the highest in over a decade, with the biggest increase coming in the apartments sector. Photograph: Alan Betson The number of new homes built in the first quarter of 2022 was the highest in over a decade, with the biggest increase coming in the apartments sector. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4864290.1651148763!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Construction
- April 28, 2022, 12:30
CSO figures show new dwelling completions rose to 5,669 in the first quarter of 2022
![Carbery produced over 63,000 tonnes of cheese last year, including 10,000 tonnes of mozzarella Carbery produced over 63,000 tonnes of cheese last year, including 10,000 tonnes of mozzarella](/polopoly_fs/1.4863494.1651087981!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Agribusiness & Food
- April 28, 2022, 05:00
Cork-based dairy group benefitted from higher dairy prices internationally
![Prof Patrick Honohan said a number of factors were driving house prices here Prof Patrick Honohan said a number of factors were driving house prices here](/polopoly_fs/1.4863319.1651081559!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 27, 2022, 10:21
Former Central Bank governor says help-to-buy scheme was poorly designed
![In its report, Davy said it expected property price inflation – currently at 15.3 per cent – to slow from double-digit levels and to average about 7 per cent this year. Photograph: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie In its report, Davy said it expected property price inflation – currently at 15.3 per cent – to slow from double-digit levels and to average about 7 per cent this year. Photograph: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie](/polopoly_fs/1.4862652.1651002212!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 27, 2022, 05:42
Brokerage says upward revision reflects ‘erratic’ drop in output at end of last year
![Central Bank deputy governor Sharon Donnery. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Central Bank deputy governor Sharon Donnery. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4862455.1650988933!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 26, 2022, 16:10
Central Bank deputy governor insists measures have reduced risk of another bubble
![The State is being touted as a possible location for a new EU-wide regulator for money laundering and terrorist financing controls, which would bring with it up to 600 high-paying jobs. The State is being touted as a possible location for a new EU-wide regulator for money laundering and terrorist financing controls, which would bring with it up to 600 high-paying jobs.](/polopoly_fs/1.4862334.1651001009!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Financial Services
- April 26, 2022, 12:41
Agency is expected to create 600 high-paying finance and regulatory jobs
![Sean Mulryan’s Ballymore property group has secured €112 million in funding from AIB under the bank’s new green lending programme. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times Sean Mulryan’s Ballymore property group has secured €112 million in funding from AIB under the bank’s new green lending programme. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4862308.1650995481!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Commercial Property
- April 26, 2022, 11:44
Property group says money will fund current and future building projects, including social housing
![London-based real-estate group Round Hill Capital and its partner QuadReal are to invest a further €200 million in Ireland’s build-to-rent sector London-based real-estate group Round Hill Capital and its partner QuadReal are to invest a further €200 million in Ireland’s build-to-rent sector](/polopoly_fs/1.4861656.1650913401!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Business
- April 25, 2022, 19:12
Partnership specialises in forward funding development of rental assets
![Vitalograph says its clinical trial solutions have doubled in the past two years Vitalograph says its clinical trial solutions have doubled in the past two years](/polopoly_fs/1.4861202.1650905173!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Pharma
- April 25, 2022, 08:05
UK firm is investing €10m to expand its operations in Limerick and Clare
![](/polopoly_fs/1.4861198.1650868070!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Pharma
- April 25, 2022, 07:27
Company is investment in a new thermoforming packaging capability
![Jervis Steet shopping centre. Ibec has slashed its growth forecasts for the Irish economy on the back of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and on the ongoing energy price shock. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien Jervis Steet shopping centre. Ibec has slashed its growth forecasts for the Irish economy on the back of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and on the ongoing energy price shock. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4860694.1650824839!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 25, 2022, 05:52
Business and consumer sentiment falls again
![Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity Pippa Hackett with Joe Manning (left), commercial director of Tesco Ireland, and Billy Costello, director, Green Generation. Photograph: Naoise Culhane Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity Pippa Hackett with Joe Manning (left), commercial director of Tesco Ireland, and Billy Costello, director, Green Generation. Photograph: Naoise Culhane](/polopoly_fs/1.4860680.1650824733!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Innovation
- April 25, 2022, 05:40
Heavyweight planters created in partnership with manufacturing firm Paltech
![Russian president Vladimir Putin claims the West has scored an own goal with sanctions. Photograph: Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik via AP Russian president Vladimir Putin claims the West has scored an own goal with sanctions. Photograph: Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik via AP](/polopoly_fs/1.4860616.1650819628!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 24, 2022, 12:25
Rouble rebound shows energy-avoiding sanctions have had limited impact
![EY’s ‘state of sustainability’ report suggests that four out of five firms in Ireland had ‘low confidence’ in meeting carbon neutral targets in 2030 EY’s ‘state of sustainability’ report suggests that four out of five firms in Ireland had ‘low confidence’ in meeting carbon neutral targets in 2030](/polopoly_fs/1.4858702.1650577808!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 22, 2022, 06:07
EY findings come as many countries drift back towards fossil fuels due to energy crisis
![CSO figures show that spending on Covid-19 measures amounted to about €2.4 billion in the past three months of 2021 CSO figures show that spending on Covid-19 measures amounted to about €2.4 billion in the past three months of 2021](/polopoly_fs/1.4858712.1650568803!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 21, 2022, 19:04
CSO figures show Ireland still has one of the highest per capita debt levels in the world
![Research finds 15 per cent of Irish-based SMEs are expecting to lay off staff when the employment wage subsidy scheme comes to an end Research finds 15 per cent of Irish-based SMEs are expecting to lay off staff when the employment wage subsidy scheme comes to an end](/polopoly_fs/1.4857579.1650485450!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 21, 2022, 05:06
Majority of Irish consumers now fear economy will be weaker in 12 months’ time
![A total of 5,142 new social homes were delivered in 2021, figures obtained from the Department of Housing. Photograph: Alan Betson A total of 5,142 new social homes were delivered in 2021, figures obtained from the Department of Housing. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4856785.1650392604!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Construction
- April 20, 2022, 05:39
Figures from Department of Housing highlight State’s reliance on private developers
![Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. US stocks rose on Tuesday even in the face of surging Treasury yields as a positive earnings reports helped investors shrug off potential risks from an aggressive rise in US interest rates and the Ukraine war. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. US stocks rose on Tuesday even in the face of surging Treasury yields as a positive earnings reports helped investors shrug off potential risks from an aggressive rise in US interest rates and the Ukraine war.](/polopoly_fs/1.4856736.1650390394!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Markets
- April 19, 2022, 18:29
Real estate and media stocks were biggest drag on various gauges
![The International Monetary Fund has slashed its forecast for global growth this year on the back of Russia’s war in Ukraine while warning that heightened levels of inflation now posed a significant risk to low-income households in many countries. The International Monetary Fund has slashed its forecast for global growth this year on the back of Russia’s war in Ukraine while warning that heightened levels of inflation now posed a significant risk to low-income households in many countries.](/polopoly_fs/1.4856591.1650391911!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 19, 2022, 15:46
Washington-based fund downgrades outlook in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
![Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said the Government was providing a special payment of up to €2,268 tax-free to bridge the gap in their redundancy entitlements. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said the Government was providing a special payment of up to €2,268 tax-free to bridge the gap in their redundancy entitlements. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4856457.1650385552!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 19, 2022, 13:28
New scheme is now open for applications, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says
![Corporation tax has exceeded forecasts by an average of €1.2bn a year since 2014, but most of it has been used to plug holes in the health budget where overruns have averaged €800m a year. Photograph: AFP via Getty Images Corporation tax has exceeded forecasts by an average of €1.2bn a year since 2014, but most of it has been used to plug holes in the health budget where overruns have averaged €800m a year. Photograph: AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4854936.1650211410!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 17, 2022, 09:03
Warnings about corporation tax now falling on deaf ears as receipts roll in
![Demand continues to outstrip supply in the property market. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg Demand continues to outstrip supply in the property market. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4852659.1649958348!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 14, 2022, 11:19
Price growth in State’s property market has risen continually since start of pandemic
![Petrel chairman John Teeling acquired 21 million shares at a price of .935p per share, bringing his ownership of the existing share capital to almost 17 per cent. Petrel chairman John Teeling acquired 21 million shares at a price of .935p per share, bringing his ownership of the existing share capital to almost 17 per cent.](/polopoly_fs/1.4852873.1649959445!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- April 14, 2022, 08:54
Chairman and chief financial officer acquire 32 million Tamraz shares in explorer group
![](/polopoly_fs/1.4852608.1649921122!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 14, 2022, 08:25
Deloitte survey also suggests 86% of consumers are concerned about inflation
![Framespace, which already employs 100 staff, says it plans to double output over the next three years Framespace, which already employs 100 staff, says it plans to double output over the next three years](/polopoly_fs/1.4852597.1649954621!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Construction
- April 14, 2022, 07:42
Company manufactures metal housing systems for the rapid-build construction sector
![More than four million medical devices are exported from the Galway facility every year. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy. More than four million medical devices are exported from the Galway facility every year. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy.](/polopoly_fs/1.4852595.1649917742!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Pharma
- April 14, 2022, 07:29
US medtech giant plans to add 40,000 square feet of manufacturing space at Ballybrit campus
![The survey found the removal of the majority of the Covid-19 restrictions helped to encourage companies to expand their staffing levels, with the pace of growth quickening to its fastest level since 2018. Photograph: Paulo Nunes dos Santos/The New York Times The survey found the removal of the majority of the Covid-19 restrictions helped to encourage companies to expand their staffing levels, with the pace of growth quickening to its fastest level since 2018. Photograph: Paulo Nunes dos Santos/The New York Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4851781.1649918366!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 13, 2022, 15:02
S&P Global survey points to big pick-up in activity
![Pictured at the announcement of Dairygold’s 2021 annual results are John O’Gorman, chairman, Conor Galvin, chief executive and Michael Harte, chief financial officer. Photograph: Fennell Photography Pictured at the announcement of Dairygold’s 2021 annual results are John O’Gorman, chairman, Conor Galvin, chief executive and Michael Harte, chief financial officer. Photograph: Fennell Photography](/polopoly_fs/1.4851754.1649871006!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Agribusiness & Food
- April 13, 2022, 13:29
Cork-based co-op warns input price inflation will hit profitability
![Lakeland Dairies chief executive Michael Hanley: “Food price inflation is getting worse on a monthly basis and will continue to increase into the third quarter.” Photograph: Eric Luke Lakeland Dairies chief executive Michael Hanley: “Food price inflation is getting worse on a monthly basis and will continue to increase into the third quarter.” Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.4851691.1649871230!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Agribusiness & Food
- April 13, 2022, 12:21
Dairy co-op sees revenue jump 20% to €1.3bn on back of surging dairy prices
![RWE’s planned Irish spend is part of wider €50 billion investment to expand its green generation capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2030. Photograph: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg RWE’s planned Irish spend is part of wider €50 billion investment to expand its green generation capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2030. Photograph: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4851599.1649874730!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- April 13, 2022, 08:01
Company to undertake long-term investments in wind and battery storage projects
![President and chief executive at MarketStar, Keith Titus, with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Catherine Slowey, IDA Ireland President and chief executive at MarketStar, Keith Titus, with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Catherine Slowey, IDA Ireland](/polopoly_fs/1.4851589.1649830387!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- April 13, 2022, 07:13
Company secures new building in Leopardstown for new EMEA headquarters
![The Nasdaq led Wall Street’s main indices higher after data showed consumer prices rose largely in line with estimates, taking pressure off high-growth stocks. Photograph: Justin Lane/EPA The Nasdaq led Wall Street’s main indices higher after data showed consumer prices rose largely in line with estimates, taking pressure off high-growth stocks. Photograph: Justin Lane/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4851130.1649785889!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Markets
- April 12, 2022, 18:44
Deutsche Bank slumps after stake sale
![Irish farmland prices are set to increase by 6% this year. Photograph: Getty Images Irish farmland prices are set to increase by 6% this year. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4850181.1649707425!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 12, 2022, 05:34
Report warns about rising input prices and the likely impact on incomes
![The ESRI found that ‘numerous above-cap rent increases’ had occurred The ESRI found that ‘numerous above-cap rent increases’ had occurred](/polopoly_fs/1.4850228.1649707262!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 12, 2022, 05:10
Rent in pressure zones would be higher by average of 2% without controls, study finds
![Siptu said it would seek pay hikes to match the rising costs of living and would attempt to renegotiate existing pay deals that fall short of inflation Siptu said it would seek pay hikes to match the rising costs of living and would attempt to renegotiate existing pay deals that fall short of inflation](/polopoly_fs/1.4850222.1649705689!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 11, 2022, 19:40
Move by union comes in wake of Central Bank warning about wage-price spiral
![In 2021, a combination of factors saw an increase in electricity generation from Moneypoint, resulting in more than a million tonnes of coal being burned over the year, the ESB said In 2021, a combination of factors saw an increase in electricity generation from Moneypoint, resulting in more than a million tonnes of coal being burned over the year, the ESB said](/polopoly_fs/1.4849250.1649598488!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- April 10, 2022, 13:15
ESB dinosaur built in the 1970s will soon become the State’s premier renewable hub
![Separate CSO figures this week put the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March at 5.5 per cent or 146,400 Separate CSO figures this week put the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March at 5.5 per cent or 146,400](/polopoly_fs/1.4848090.1649441403!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 8, 2022, 14:58
About 17,000 people were added to the Live Register in March as PUP scheme ended
![Neasa Hourigan, who is chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight. Neasa Hourigan, who is chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight.](/polopoly_fs/1.4848026.1649443015!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 8, 2022, 13:10
Oireachtas committee says any actions taken should focus on lower income, rural and older households
![Flogas has become the latest energy provider to raise its prices in the face of soaring oil and gas prices internationally. Flogas has become the latest energy provider to raise its prices in the face of soaring oil and gas prices internationally.](/polopoly_fs/1.4847387.1649350207!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- April 7, 2022, 17:37
Energy provider says electricity and gas prices will rise by 27% and 29%
![David McCourt (left) and Peter Hendrick, chief executive of National Broadband Ireland. David McCourt (left) and Peter Hendrick, chief executive of National Broadband Ireland.](/polopoly_fs/1.4847171.1649350825!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- April 7, 2022, 14:20
Controversial broadband project has been beset by delays
![EU sanctions include a prohibition on the supply of aircraft and aircraft components to Russian entities or for use in Russia. Photograph: Getty Images EU sanctions include a prohibition on the supply of aircraft and aircraft components to Russian entities or for use in Russia. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4847146.1649352927!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Transport & Tourism
- April 7, 2022, 13:21
Lessor says stranded planes represent less than 1% of its portfolio
![The CSO figures show the cost of motoring has also risen sharply, with petrol and diesel prices up 35 per cent and 46 per cent respectively. Photograph: iStock The CSO figures show the cost of motoring has also risen sharply, with petrol and diesel prices up 35 per cent and 46 per cent respectively. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4847180.1649349119!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 7, 2022, 11:13
Soaring energy prices expected to push level of price growth higher in coming months
![The Department of Finance cautioned that the early months of 2021 were distorted by a number of factors, ‘flattering the year-on-year comparison’. Photograph: iStock The Department of Finance cautioned that the early months of 2021 were distorted by a number of factors, ‘flattering the year-on-year comparison’. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4846056.1649266448!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- April 6, 2022, 12:00
Donohoe warns worsening economic outlook likely to result in budget deficit this year
![The current energy crisis has the potential to career us into renewables at a faster rate. Photograph: Nick Ansell/PA Wire The current energy crisis has the potential to career us into renewables at a faster rate. Photograph: Nick Ansell/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4843395.1648998208!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- April 3, 2022, 13:30
Governments now talking about ramping up fossil fuel infrastructure alongside renewables
![House price inflation will moderate later this year as increased supply and a probable interest rate hike cool the market, Sherry FitzGerald has said. Photograph: Cyril Byrne House price inflation will moderate later this year as increased supply and a probable interest rate hike cool the market, Sherry FitzGerald has said. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.4841470.1648751251!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 31, 2022, 18:33
Sherry FitzGerald predicts house price inflation will moderate in second half of 2022
![Russian President Vladimir Putin wants payment in roubles for gas sales. Photograph: MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin wants payment in roubles for gas sales. Photograph: MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4841144.1648728073!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- March 31, 2022, 13:01
Moscow is expected to outline its roubles payment plan later today as stand-off continues
![Electric Ireland, the retail arm of State utilities provider ESB, blamed the price hike on rising wholesale prices internationally. Electric Ireland, the retail arm of State utilities provider ESB, blamed the price hike on rising wholesale prices internationally.](/polopoly_fs/1.4840136.1648655034!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- March 30, 2022, 12:44
Energy supplier is latest to announce major price increases for electricity and gas
![Emergency services conduct search and rescue operations on the regional state administration building in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday. Photograph: State Emergency Service of Ukraine/EPA Emergency services conduct search and rescue operations on the regional state administration building in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday. Photograph: State Emergency Service of Ukraine/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4840084.1648637992!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 30, 2022, 12:00
Report by Economist Intelligence Unit suggest it may take until late 2030s to recover
![Sinn Féin housing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin claims, by providing equity support, the State is opening up a new tier of potential mortgage customers for banks. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Sinn Féin housing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin claims, by providing equity support, the State is opening up a new tier of potential mortgage customers for banks. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4839357.1648566601!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 30, 2022, 05:53
Banks to be preferential creditor under shared-equity and affordable purchase schemes
![Russian president Vladimir Putin. Photograph: Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik/Kremlin Pool Photo via AP Russian president Vladimir Putin. Photograph: Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik/Kremlin Pool Photo via AP](/polopoly_fs/1.4839206.1648577383!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- March 29, 2022, 12:50
G7 nations call Moscow’s bluff in stand-off over natural gas deliveries
![Brian Hayes, the chief executive of the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Photograph: Alan Betson Brian Hayes, the chief executive of the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4838505.1648499435!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 29, 2022, 05:39
Banking and Payments Federation Ireland figures indicate rise in number and value of mortgages in February
![The New York Stock Exchange. The S&P 500 was trading largely flat on Monday as gains in Tesla were offset by declines in bank and energy shares, ahead of the first face-to-face peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in more than two weeks. The New York Stock Exchange. The S&P 500 was trading largely flat on Monday as gains in Tesla were offset by declines in bank and energy shares, ahead of the first face-to-face peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in more than two weeks.](/polopoly_fs/1.4838486.1648496609!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Markets
- March 28, 2022, 18:41
AIB and Bank of Ireland both end session up 2 per cent at €1.98 and €5.80
![Retail sales rose in February as Covid-19 restrictions were lifted and consumers spent more in bars, and on hardware and electrical goods. Retail sales rose in February as Covid-19 restrictions were lifted and consumers spent more in bars, and on hardware and electrical goods.](/polopoly_fs/1.4838129.1648484119!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Retail & Services
- March 28, 2022, 12:25
Latest figures show increase in retail volumes across several sectors
![Shoppers on Henry Street, Dublin. Business and consumer sentiment in Ireland has fallen in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Shoppers on Henry Street, Dublin. Business and consumer sentiment in Ireland has fallen in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.](/polopoly_fs/1.4837497.1648405286!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 28, 2022, 05:30
Bank of Ireland’s latest barometer points to big knock in consumer sentiment
![There are almost 75,600 defined contribution and defined benefit funds in the Irish pension sector, with a total asset value of €128.7bn. File photograph: Getty There are almost 75,600 defined contribution and defined benefit funds in the Irish pension sector, with a total asset value of €128.7bn. File photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4837483.1648405334!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Financial Services
- March 28, 2022, 05:05
United Kingdom company launches cost transparency initiative for Irish pension funds
![Data from both reports put the median or typical asking price for a home nationally at €295,000 and at €385,000 in Dublin. File photograph: The Irish Times Data from both reports put the median or typical asking price for a home nationally at €295,000 and at €385,000 in Dublin. File photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4837460.1648404899!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 28, 2022, 05:00
Brace of quarterly reports from myhome.ie and daft.ie show prices again accelerating
![King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has a capacity for over 46 million passengers a year. Photograph: Amer Hilabi/AFP King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has a capacity for over 46 million passengers a year. Photograph: Amer Hilabi/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4837495.1648399987!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Transport & Tourism
- March 27, 2022, 17:21
Irish company recently won contract to manage a new airport at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea development project
![The P&O Ferries operated European Causeway vessel in dock at the Port of Larne, Co Antrim, where it has been detained by authorities for being ‘unfit to sail’. Photograph: Michael Cooper/PA Wire The P&O Ferries operated European Causeway vessel in dock at the Port of Larne, Co Antrim, where it has been detained by authorities for being ‘unfit to sail’. Photograph: Michael Cooper/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4837338.1648387171!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 27, 2022, 11:54
Company’s behaviour is reprehensible but it was merely following well-worn industry path
![Russian president Vladimir Putin’s gas-for-roubles gambit is an attempt to test the West’s resolve on sanctions. Photograph: Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin pool via AP Russian president Vladimir Putin’s gas-for-roubles gambit is an attempt to test the West’s resolve on sanctions. Photograph: Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin pool via AP](/polopoly_fs/1.4836185.1648379622!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 26, 2022, 05:32
Experts warn of potential for major economic shock if crisis worsens
![ECB could still raise interest rates this year, particularly if the crisis in Ukraine leads to further energy price hikes. Photograph: Hannelore Foerster/Bloomberg ECB could still raise interest rates this year, particularly if the crisis in Ukraine leads to further energy price hikes. Photograph: Hannelore Foerster/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4835315.1648140281!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 24, 2022, 13:09
Frank Elderson says he wouldn’t exclude lift-off in interest rates later this year
![Shoppers on Grafton Street, Dublin. Consumer sentiment has plunged in the wake of the Ukraine conflict and increased inflation fears. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill Shoppers on Grafton Street, Dublin. Consumer sentiment has plunged in the wake of the Ukraine conflict and increased inflation fears. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4834452.1648071679!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 24, 2022, 05:50
Latest KBC Bank Ireland barometer records biggest month-on-month drop since start of pandemic
![Rosslare Port is featuring more heavily in Irish companies’ trade with continental Europe since Brexit. File photograph: Matt Kavanagh/The Irish Times Rosslare Port is featuring more heavily in Irish companies’ trade with continental Europe since Brexit. File photograph: Matt Kavanagh/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4834223.1648063451!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 23, 2022, 14:13
Companies avoiding United Kingdom landbridge, according to Chambers Ireland
![Kenmare chief executive Michael Carvill: he said demand and prices continued growing in the opening three months of this year Kenmare chief executive Michael Carvill: he said demand and prices continued growing in the opening three months of this year](/polopoly_fs/1.4834006.1648062710!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- March 23, 2022, 07:44
Mining company says prices were on average 21% up on the previous year
![AIB says it will offer cheaper loans to residential developers who build to the new Irish Green Building Council building specification. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien AIB says it will offer cheaper loans to residential developers who build to the new Irish Green Building Council building specification. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4833586.1647985290!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- March 23, 2022, 05:25
Bank says it will offer discount to those who adhere to new Irish Green Building Council standards
![Inflation in the Irish economy is expected to surge to 8.5% or even higher in the coming months. File photograph: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg Inflation in the Irish economy is expected to surge to 8.5% or even higher in the coming months. File photograph: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4833682.1647994036!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 23, 2022, 01:00
ESRI says price squeeze will see real incomes fall and lower than expected growth
![‘Certainly going forward the emphasis will have to be on more targeted measures to ensure the inflationary pressures aren’t compounded by Government measures’ ‘Certainly going forward the emphasis will have to be on more targeted measures to ensure the inflationary pressures aren’t compounded by Government measures’](/polopoly_fs/1.4833614.1647982820!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- March 23, 2022, 00:00
Wage demands and untargeted Government measures could exacerbate problem, institute says
![Online sales by Irish-registered business accounted for just 5.8 per cent of all retail sales in January, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Photograph: iStock Online sales by Irish-registered business accounted for just 5.8 per cent of all retail sales in January, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4832262.1647882809!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Retail & Services
- March 21, 2022, 14:32
Data does not reflect sales with overseas businesses such as Amazon