Ireland has ‘Trump shock’ buffer, says Taoiseach
Ireland has a “buffer” ready to use if Donald Trump follows through with his threats to the Irish economy, the Taoiseach says. “We do need to be aware that the…
Does Trump’s win threaten Ireland and the EU?
Donald Trump is set to become President of the United States for a second time. But what will his win mean for Ireland and for the European Union? Out on…
EU using trade deal to talk tough to Israel – Sefcovic
The EU is using the weight of its trade deal with Israel to demand a ceasefire, an end to violence and humanitarian access, the incoming Trade Commissioner has insisted. For…
Dublin Airport to get solar farm
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €288 million loan for Dublin Airport to improve its energy efficiency. The loan covers near half of the project’s total cost of…
Irish are holiday big spenders
Irish people spend nearly three times the amount of Greeks or Czechs per night when they go on holiday. That’s according to data from the EU’s statistics agency. “When looking…
IMF revises down Ireland’s growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund has revised down its economic growth forecast for Ireland. The IMF now expects Ireland’s economy to shrink slightly, by 0.2 percent, this year, before returning to…
Irish government looking to usurp EU over Israel trade deal
The Irish government is considering overriding EU law over its trade deal with Israel. For months Ireland, along with Spain, has repeatedly asked the EU to consider whether Israel is…
Ireland to spend millions protecting subsea cables
The Irish government’s increase in defence spending will be partly used to protect subsea cables, the Tánaiste says. A number of important pipes and cables are thought to run through…
EU approves Dornan takeover by Turner Construction
The takeover of Irish contractor Dornan Engineering Group by Turner Construction has been approved by the European Commission. Dornan is a specialist mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and commissioning engineering contractor with…
Central Bank of Ireland continues to advocate for ‘resilience’
The Central Bank of Ireland is right to continue to push resilience as key against future shocks to Ireland’s economy, that’s according to the outgoing Deputy Governor. Sharon Donna has…