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Irish Service Sector Growth Picks Up In February

Ireland’s service sector grew at its fastest pace in five months in February, the AIB Global S&P Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).

Irish Domestic Economic Growth Slowed More Than Expected In 2023

Ireland’s domestic economy expanded 0.5% in 2023, far below the Department of Finance's expectations of 2.2%, it was reported on Friday.

Austin Hughes Talks About His Role As An Economist

This month, Donna Ahern talks to Austin Hughes, economist, formerly with KBC, the Central Bank, Bord Fáilte and the Department of Finance.

Minister Noonan Compares Prices Of Alcohol And Cigarettes Across The Border

Michael Noonan, the Minister of Finance, made comparisons of the prices of excisable products such as alcohol and cigarettes in Northern Ireland from last...