Energy is the biggest driver of business costs in Ireland, forum finds
What exactly is driving energy costs for Irish businesses Energy is the single biggest driver of business costs in Ireland, according to the final report of a Government-established advisory forum, which has set out 63 recommendations aimed at boosting competitiveness and cutting costs. The Cost of Business Advisory Forum found that the Government should consider […]
3 weeks ago
Irish exports to the US have fallen off a cliff — and Trump’s tariffs explain why
The billions wiped from Ireland’s US exports Irish exports to the United States collapsed in the first half of this year, falling 65.1%, a drop worth €48.9 billion, against the same six months of 2025, according to provisional Central Statistics Office figures published on Tuesday. Overall Irish goods exports were down 30.5%, a reduction of […]
1 month ago
Tax receipts up 6% signal a workers-first budget 2027
What the tax receipts mean for workers The Government has collected €59.6 billion in tax receipts in the first seven months of 2026, up 6% or €3.4 billion on the same period last year, according to the latest monthly exchequer returns. Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris said the growth strengthens the coalition’s hand ahead […]
1 month ago
NAMA to be dissolved tonight after 16 years
End of an era NAMA, the State “bad bank” created in the wake of Ireland’s financial collapse, will be dissolved at midnight tonight, 16 years after it was set up to take over the property loans of the Irish banks. As RTÉ reported, the agency’s eight remaining staff will move to the National Treasury Management […]
1 month ago