High debt pile a low risk to economy, says NTMA chief
While Ireland’s stock of sovereign debt is still high, the risk it presents to the country’s economic future is now ...
Read More European stocks dive 3% as coronavirus raises recession fears
European shares sank between 2% and 3% this morning as investors feared a global recession is on the horizon with ...
Read More Prices in Ireland 27% above EU average – CSO
Irish consumers pay the second highest prices in Europe, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. The country ...
Read More Ireland’s tax rules ‘used for aggressive tax planning’
The European Commission has claimed that “Ireland’s tax rules are used for aggressive tax planning”. The claim is made in ...
Read More Consumer sentiment remains subdued in February
Consumer sentiment remained subdued in February as concerns over household finances largely cancelled out optimism around the economy in general, ...
Read More Average earnings rise by 3.5% last year – CSO
Average earnings in the economy rose by 3.5% last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. ...
Read More Enterprise Ireland invested €24m in Irish start-ups
600 delegates are attending the Enterprise Ireland Start-Up Showcase today in Croke Park. Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for ...
Read More Early gains fade for European shares as virus fears weigh
European shares edged lower today after recording their worst losses since June 2016 in the previous session. Trading was still dominated ...
Read More EU budget summit ends with no agreement
A marathon EU summit called to set the next seven-year budget ended in impasse tonight after the 27 member countries ...
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