Ireland’s Multinational Surge Drives Record Growth and Tax Returns
Ireland’s economic momentum has accelerated significantly this year, propelled largely by the extraordinary performance of the multinational sector. A combination of booming pharmaceutical activity, strong technology exports and robust domestic ...
Read More Report Highlights Higher Living Standards in the Republic Compared with Northern Ireland
A new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that living standards in the Republic of Ireland exceed those in Northern Ireland across several key economic and ...
Read More Irish Internet Banking Usage Climbs to 94 Percent as Digital Reliance Deepens
New data from the Central Statistics Office indicates that Irish households continue to increase their use of online services, with internet banking reaching its highest level of adoption to date. ...
Read More Services Sector Records Strongest Growth in Over Three Years
Ireland’s services sector saw its sharpest rise in activity in more than three years during November, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) published by AIB. The data points ...
Read More Irish Household Wealth Continues to Surge, but Report Highlights Gaps in Financial Planning
A new analysis from stockbrokers Davy shows that household wealth in Ireland has grown dramatically over the past decade, more than doubling between 2014 and 2023. Total household wealth is ...
Read More National Broadband Plan Progresses Ahead of Schedule
The rollout of Ireland’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) continues to gather pace, with almost 157,000 homes, farms and businesses now connected to high-speed fibre. According to the latest update, close ...
Read More Irish Workers Slow to Adopt AI Tools Despite Recognised Benefits
A new survey from PwC suggests that although Irish workers are aware of the potential advantages of artificial intelligence, daily usage of these tools remains limited. The firm’s latest Workforce ...
Read More Euro Zone Inflation Edges Higher as ECB Holds Steady on Rates
Inflation across the euro zone rose slightly in the latest figures, reinforcing expectations that the European Central Bank will maintain its current interest rate stance for the foreseeable future. New ...
Read More Irish Adults Favour Short to Mid-Term Saving as Investment Uptake Remains Limited
New research into personal finance habits shows that most adults in Ireland maintain savings or deposit accounts alongside their current accounts. The survey, commissioned by Banking and Payments Federation Ireland, ...
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