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Increase in job vacancies in second quarter – study

There was a 14.4% increase in professional job openings in the second quarter of the year compared to the previous ...
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Economy as measured by GDP grew by 1.2% in second quarter

The economy as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 1.2% between April and June when compared to the ...
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79% of FDI decision-makers planning Irish investment

Nearly 80% of foreign direct investment decision-makers are planning to establish or expand operations in Ireland over the next year. ...
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Mortgage drawdowns rise 2.2%, approvals continue to fall

The number of mortgage drawdowns by first time buyers reached the highest level since 2007 between April and June, new ...
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Consumer sentiment hits 2 1/2 year high in July

The consumer mood has risen to its highest level in two and a half years, according to the latest Credit ...
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Vessels at main Irish ports down 5% in first quarter – CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Irish ports handled 12.1 million tonnes of goods in the first ...
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Commercial construction cost inflation flat in first half

Commercial construction inflation was 1.5% in the first half of the year, the same rate as the six months before ...
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Govt must do more to ensure Ireland remains competitive, watchdog warns

Ireland’s competitiveness watchdog has warned that the Government needs to do more to address significant longstanding challenges to securing the ...
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Banks under pressure to improve deposit rates

Pressure was coming to bear on the banks this time last year to offer better returns to depositors against the ...
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