Ireland records highest household electricity prices in the EU in Q2 2026
Household electricity prices across the European Union fell by 2.2% in the first half of 2026, while average household gas…
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Ireland reported the largest increase in tourism nights in the first half of 2026
Ireland reported a 14.4% increase in tourism nights in the first half of 2026, compared to the same period a…
Ireland risks missing out on ‘multi-billion-euro economic opportunity’ from AI
Ireland runs the risk of missing out on the economic opportunity from artificial intelligence unless it fundamentally reforms its approach…
Irish startups remain confident despite talent and funding shortages, study finds
Confidence among Irish startup founders continues to grow, with more than three quarters (77%) planning to expand their workforce over…
Passenger traffic through Ireland’s main airports rose 11% in first quarter of 2026
Passenger traffic through Ireland’s main airports rose by 11% in the first three months of 2026, compared with the corresponding…
Measures to boost competitiveness should be a key priority for Ireland’s food and drink sector
With Ireland‘s food and drink sector facing mounting pressure from rising costs, labour shortages and growing regulatory demands, driving sector…
Ireland facing a ‘two-speed dynamic’ on price increases, says EY
The latest wholesale price index figures from Ireland‘s Central Statistics Office points to a “two‑speed dynamic in producer prices”, EY…
Non-Irish nationals accounted for three fifths of employment growth in Ireland between 2019 and 2024
Non-Irish nationals accounted for 61% of the growth in the number of employees in Ireland between 2019 and 2024, according…
Ireland’s construction sector sees fall in new orders for the first time in five months
Uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East led to a contraction in Ireland‘s construction sector in April, the…
Household electricity prices remained stable in the EU in the second half of last year
Household electricity prices remained relatively stable across the EU in the second half of last year, new data from Eurostat…