One third of workers had no pension cover in 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that two-thirds of workers in the State had supplementary pension cover of some form in the third quarter of last year. Business • 17 Apr
One third of workers had no pension cover in 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that two-thirds of workers in the State had supplementary pension cover of some form in the third quarter of last year. Business • 17 Apr
Airline passengers hit record 43.5 million in 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 2025 was a record year in terms of the number of passengers using Irish airports since the CSO began monitoring the figures in 2013. Business • 16 Apr
Airline passengers hit record 43.5 million in 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 2025 was a record year in terms of the number of passengers using Irish airports since the CSO began monitoring the figures in 2013. Business • 16 Apr
Annual property price growth eases to 6.8% in February Property prices rose by 6.8% nationally in the 12 months to February this year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Apr
Annual property price growth eases to 6.8% in February Property prices rose by 6.8% nationally in the 12 months to February this year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Apr
Exports sink 36% in February from 2025's high levels New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports of goods fell in February compared to the same month last year when companies were reacting to the threat of increased US tariffs. Business • 15 Apr
Exports sink 36% in February from 2025's high levels New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that both exports and imports of goods fell in February compared to the same month last year when companies were reacting to the threat of increased US tariffs. Business • 15 Apr
Households saved €2 billion a month on average in 2025 New provisional estimates from the Central Statistics Office show that households saved a total of €24 billion last year - an average of €2 billion per month. Business • 10 Apr
Households saved €2 billion a month on average in 2025 New provisional estimates from the Central Statistics Office show that households saved a total of €24 billion last year - an average of €2 billion per month. Business • 10 Apr
New electric car sales rise by 39% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new private electric cars licensed in March rose by 39% compared to the same time last year - rising to 3,429 from 2,473. Business • 10 Apr
New electric car sales rise by 39% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new private electric cars licensed in March rose by 39% compared to the same time last year - rising to 3,429 from 2,473. Business • 10 Apr
Home heating oil jumps 67%, as March inflation hits 3.6% The average price of home heating oil rocketed by 67.5% between February and March of this year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 09 Apr
Home heating oil jumps 67%, as March inflation hits 3.6% The average price of home heating oil rocketed by 67.5% between February and March of this year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 09 Apr
5% increase in Live Register claimants in March - CSO There was a 5% increase in the number of people on the Live Register in March, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 02 Apr
5% increase in Live Register claimants in March - CSO There was a 5% increase in the number of people on the Live Register in March, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 02 Apr
Retail sales slipped in February, but up year-on-year The volume of retail sales slipped by 0.8% in February, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 27 Mar
Retail sales slipped in February, but up year-on-year The volume of retail sales slipped by 0.8% in February, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 27 Mar
Goods handled at Irish ports up 6% in 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office reveal that Irish ports handled 54 million tonnes of goods in 2025, an increase of 6% compared with 2024. Business • 25 Mar
Goods handled at Irish ports up 6% in 2025 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office reveal that Irish ports handled 54 million tonnes of goods in 2025, an increase of 6% compared with 2024. Business • 25 Mar
Annual wholesale electricity prices down 23% in February New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices dropped by 14.9% in February from January and were 23.3% lower than February last year. Business • 23 Mar
Annual wholesale electricity prices down 23% in February New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices dropped by 14.9% in February from January and were 23.3% lower than February last year. Business • 23 Mar
Exports down 35% in January due to lower pharma figures New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports from Ireland saw a sharp fall in January from the same month the previous year on the back of lower pharma exports. Business • 19 Mar
Exports down 35% in January due to lower pharma figures New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports from Ireland saw a sharp fall in January from the same month the previous year on the back of lower pharma exports. Business • 19 Mar
Property price growth rises to 7% in January - CSO CSO residential property prices increased by 7% in the 12 months to January, up from the 6.9% recorded in the year to December 2025. Business • 18 Mar
Property price growth rises to 7% in January - CSO CSO residential property prices increased by 7% in the 12 months to January, up from the 6.9% recorded in the year to December 2025. Business • 18 Mar
Household saving rate eases to 12.4% in Q4 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that households saved 12.4%, or €1 in €8, of their disposable income in the fourth quarter of 2025. Business • 16 Mar
Household saving rate eases to 12.4% in Q4 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that households saved 12.4%, or €1 in €8, of their disposable income in the fourth quarter of 2025. Business • 16 Mar
Number of homes granted planning permission up 7.9% - CSO The number of homes granted planning permission rose by 7.9% last year with 34,974 given the green light, up from 32,401 in 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Mar
Number of homes granted planning permission up 7.9% - CSO The number of homes granted planning permission rose by 7.9% last year with 34,974 given the green light, up from 32,401 in 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Mar
Annual inflation steady at 2.7% in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the annual rate of inflation was unchanged at 2.7% in February from the previous month. Business • 12 Mar
Annual inflation steady at 2.7% in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the annual rate of inflation was unchanged at 2.7% in February from the previous month. Business • 12 Mar
22% of new private cars licensed so far in 2026 electric New figures from the Central Statistics Office show an 8% increase in the number of new private electric cars licensed for the first time in February, with the figure rising to 3,074 from 2,853 the same month in 2025. Business • 11 Mar
22% of new private cars licensed so far in 2026 electric New figures from the Central Statistics Office show an 8% increase in the number of new private electric cars licensed for the first time in February, with the figure rising to 3,074 from 2,853 the same month in 2025. Business • 11 Mar
Prices paid to farmers up 12% to €14 billion - CSO Prices paid to farmers for their produce rose by 12% to €14 billion last year, driven largely by a 43% increase in cattle prices, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 09 Mar
Prices paid to farmers up 12% to €14 billion - CSO Prices paid to farmers for their produce rose by 12% to €14 billion last year, driven largely by a 43% increase in cattle prices, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 09 Mar
Rise in Live Register claimants in February - CSO Just over 169,500 people were on the Live Register in February, according to the Central Statistics Office, up 4,200 year-on-year. Business • 09 Mar
Rise in Live Register claimants in February - CSO Just over 169,500 people were on the Live Register in February, according to the Central Statistics Office, up 4,200 year-on-year. Business • 09 Mar
Number of women in employment up 82.1% since 2000 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the estimated number of women in employment jumped by 82.1% to a total of 1,328,900 in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 729,900 reported in the fourth quarter of 2000. Business • 06 Mar
Number of women in employment up 82.1% since 2000 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the estimated number of women in employment jumped by 82.1% to a total of 1,328,900 in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 729,900 reported in the fourth quarter of 2000. Business • 06 Mar
Domestic economy grows better than expected 4.9% in 2025 The domestic economy grew by 4.9% last year which was significantly faster than had been expected, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 05 Mar
Domestic economy grows better than expected 4.9% in 2025 The domestic economy grew by 4.9% last year which was significantly faster than had been expected, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 05 Mar
Monthly unemployment rate for February steady at 4.6% New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Ireland's unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.6% in February after data for January was revised down from 4.7%. Business • 04 Mar
Monthly unemployment rate for February steady at 4.6% New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Ireland's unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.6% in February after data for January was revised down from 4.7%. Business • 04 Mar
Inflation estimated to have dipped to 2.4% in February Annual consumer price inflation fell slightly to 2.4% in February from 2.5% in January, the latest flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices from the Central Statistics Office shows today. Business • 02 Mar
Inflation estimated to have dipped to 2.4% in February Annual consumer price inflation fell slightly to 2.4% in February from 2.5% in January, the latest flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices from the Central Statistics Office shows today. Business • 02 Mar
Retail sales jump 3% year-on-year in January New provisional figures from the Central Statistics Office show that retail sales rose by 1.5% in January from the previous month and were 3% higher than a year earlier, rising at the quickest year-on-year pace in four months. Business • 27 Feb
Retail sales jump 3% year-on-year in January New provisional figures from the Central Statistics Office show that retail sales rose by 1.5% in January from the previous month and were 3% higher than a year earlier, rising at the quickest year-on-year pace in four months. Business • 27 Feb
Number of foreign visitors rose by 27% in January - CSO There was a 27% increase in foreign visitors to Ireland last month with 429,8000 people making trips here compared to January of 2025, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 26 Feb
Number of foreign visitors rose by 27% in January - CSO There was a 27% increase in foreign visitors to Ireland last month with 429,8000 people making trips here compared to January of 2025, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 26 Feb
