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…
Budget: Government spends Apple windfall
The Irish government has announced how it will use some of the €14 billion windfall it has received from Apple. Last month, the European Court of Justice instructed the tech…
Budget: Ireland to spend millions preparing for presidency of the European Council
Millions of Euro has been allocated in the budget to preparing for Ireland taking over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. The Department for…
Budget: €35 million for film industry if EU approves state aid
The government has announced millions in support for Ireland’s film industry, if the aid is approved by the EU. “I am today announcing the introduction of a new Tax credit…
Could Donegal’s ‘buy off the boat’ app be the key to sustainable fisheries?
Fishers in Arranmore and Inishbofin are trialling a phone app that allows customers to click and collect off the boats. Out at sea, fishermen and women snap a photo of…