https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 25 Feb 2026 02:04:11 +0000Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41799371.html'Persistent decline' in consumer long-term economic outlook2026-02-25T00:05:00+00:002026-02-25T00:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Only a quarter of those surveyed expect the economy to be stronger in five years' time, down from 47% in 2022 and 29% last yearOnly a quarter of those surveyed expect the economy to be stronger in five years' time, down from 47% in 2022 and 29% last yearExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41799401.htmlIncreasing number of US visitors coming to Ireland in the winter2026-02-24T15:43:00+00:002026-02-24T15:43:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/December last year saw just under 80,000 US visitors arrive in Ireland, one of the strongest December on record for US tourists, writes Emer Walsh.December last year saw just under 80,000 US visitors arrive in Ireland, one of the strongest December on record for US tourists, writes Emer Walsh.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41799380.htmlCentral Bank report reveals Ireland's 'access to cash' with 4,000 ATMs across State2026-02-24T14:09:00+00:002026-02-24T14:09:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/One in four of Ireland's ATMs are in Dublin with one in 10 in CorkOne in four of Ireland's ATMs are in Dublin with one in 10 in CorkExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41799242.htmlAverage weekly earnings in Ireland hit €1,0112026-02-24T11:04:00+00:002026-02-24T11:04:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/CSO estimates show average weekly earnings up 3.1% on previous yearCSO estimates show average weekly earnings up 3.1% on previous yearExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41799359.html90-minute trains to Dublin and eight new stations: Irish Rail CEO sets out plans for Cork2026-02-24T10:24:00+00:002026-02-24T10:24:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cork's commuter rail network is set for a €1.8bn Irish Rail overhaul, bringing electrification, new stations, and increased service to Mallow, Cobh, and Midleton.Cork's commuter rail network is set for a €1.8bn Irish Rail overhaul, bringing electrification, new stations, and increased service to Mallow, Cobh, and Midleton.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41798642.htmlWholesale electricity prices up 17% in January2026-02-23T11:40:00+00:002026-02-23T11:40:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/CSO said despite the monthly rise, wholesale electricity prices have fallen by 67% compared to the August 2022 peakCSO said despite the monthly rise, wholesale electricity prices have fallen by 67% compared to the August 2022 peakExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41798132.htmlIrish hotel occupancy rose to 76% last year2026-02-23T00:00:00+00:002026-02-23T00:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Irish Hotels Federation says the sector is cautiously optimistic for 2026, partly boosted by the return of the 9% Vat rate in JulyIrish Hotels Federation says the sector is cautiously optimistic for 2026, partly boosted by the return of the 9% Vat rate in JulyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41797376.htmlUS Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump's global tariffs2026-02-20T15:27:00+00:002026-02-20T15:27:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The justices, in a 6-3 ruling authored by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, upheld a lower court's decision that the Republican president's use of this 1977 law exceeded his authorityThe justices, in a 6-3 ruling authored by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, upheld a lower court's decision that the Republican president's use of this 1977 law exceeded his authorityExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41797166.htmlValentine's Day spending down notably despite spike in luxury items 2026-02-20T10:52:00+00:002026-02-20T10:52:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Bank of Ireland said shoppers spent less on traditional gifts such as flowers and cards and more on a special night outBank of Ireland said shoppers spent less on traditional gifts such as flowers and cards and more on a special night outExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41796383.htmlFractional talent: redefining executive hiring in Ireland2026-02-20T06:44:00+00:002026-02-20T06:44:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Fractional talent offers businesses top-tier expertise, significant cost savings, and the flexibility needed to thrive.Fractional talent offers businesses top-tier expertise, significant cost savings, and the flexibility needed to thrive.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41796455.htmlAlan Healy: AI is coming for young Irish people's jobs2026-02-20T05:45:00+00:002026-02-20T05:45:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ireland's job market shows early AI impacts, with a new report detailing weakening opportunities, particularly for young workers, despite strong future potential.Ireland's job market shows early AI impacts, with a new report detailing weakening opportunities, particularly for young workers, despite strong future potential.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41795993.htmlIreland exposed as 46% of corporation tax comes from three firms2026-02-19T01:00:00+00:002026-02-19T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warns growing concentration of corporate tax receipts heightens exposure to tech and pharma sector volatilityIrish Fiscal Advisory Council warns growing concentration of corporate tax receipts heightens exposure to tech and pharma sector volatilityExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41795750.htmlChristine Lagarde set to step down as ECB president early2026-02-18T09:38:00+00:002026-02-18T09:38:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ms Lagarde's term is due to end in October 2027Ms Lagarde's term is due to end in October 2027Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41795420.htmlOne in three would pay higher taxes for better public services, ESRI finds2026-02-18T00:10:00+00:002026-02-18T00:10:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/New ESRI research shows significant support for higher taxes if they deliver stronger public services and reduced inequalityNew ESRI research shows significant support for higher taxes if they deliver stronger public services and reduced inequalityExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41795345.htmlShortfall of 39,000 student beds across Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway2026-02-17T15:21:00+00:002026-02-17T15:21:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The shortfall is expected to grow The shortfall is expected to grow Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41795231.htmlShannon Airport's €15m terminal upgrade takes off 2026-02-17T12:37:00+00:002026-02-17T12:37:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The work is part of the MidWest hub's €40m investment drive this yearThe work is part of the MidWest hub's €40m investment drive this yearExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41795186.htmlIrish exports hit record highs driven by a near 40% increase in pharmaceuticals 2026-02-17T12:10:00+00:002026-02-17T12:10:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Finance experts warn significant driver of growth was multinationals front-loading goods exports into the US ahead of tariffs and may not be sustainedFinance experts warn significant driver of growth was multinationals front-loading goods exports into the US ahead of tariffs and may not be sustainedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41794676.htmlIreland tops the table of eight countries for AI adoption in the workplace2026-02-17T05:04:00+00:002026-02-17T05:04:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Indeed Workforce Insights Report found that employer encouragement plays a decisive role in the adoption of AI technologyThe Indeed Workforce Insights Report found that employer encouragement plays a decisive role in the adoption of AI technologyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41794454.htmlVisa-only Olympics highlights Europe's payments headache2026-02-16T11:35:00+00:002026-02-16T11:35:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/At the Milano Cortina Games, people who don't have Visa cards waited in a long queue at ATMsAt the Milano Cortina Games, people who don't have Visa cards waited in a long queue at ATMsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41792549.htmlAmCham’s 2026 Global Business Conference to discuss global trade from Irish perspective2026-02-16T08:50:00+00:002026-02-16T08:50:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/With 2026 marking the 65th anniversary of AmCham and the 250th anniversary of the US, this year’s conference looks ahead to future opportunities and challengesWith 2026 marking the 65th anniversary of AmCham and the 250th anniversary of the US, this year’s conference looks ahead to future opportunities and challengesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41794319.htmlGardaí seized almost 20,000 vehicles from uninsured drivers in Ireland last year2026-02-16T07:15:00+00:002026-02-16T07:15:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Automatic number plate recognition technology led to 38,546 detections in first 24 months of rolloutAutomatic number plate recognition technology led to 38,546 detections in first 24 months of rolloutExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41792576.htmlIreland’s focused R&D strategy is attracting global enterprise2026-02-15T08:03:00+00:002026-02-15T08:03:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/American companies have never been more eager to invest in Ireland, writes Brian Conroy, executive vice president and director, North America at IDA IrelandAmerican companies have never been more eager to invest in Ireland, writes Brian Conroy, executive vice president and director, North America at IDA IrelandExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41794862.htmlUS-Irish business friendship delivers equally for both parties2026-02-14T17:25:00+00:002026-02-14T17:25:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Wall Street economist Joseph Quinlan on the enduring US-Irish bond. Plus inside insights from businesses enjoying the benefits of the unique US-Irish transatlantic relationshipWall Street economist Joseph Quinlan on the enduring US-Irish bond. Plus inside insights from businesses enjoying the benefits of the unique US-Irish transatlantic relationshipExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41793377.htmlWorld Cup, Irish Derby and Six Nations: Where the biggest money in Irish sport lies2026-02-14T12:00:00+00:002026-02-14T12:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/From Six Nations rugby to racing’s Irish Derby, prize money is shaping the financial future of Irish sportFrom Six Nations rugby to racing’s Irish Derby, prize money is shaping the financial future of Irish sportExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41792465.htmlWhy US entrepreneurs love the warm welcome of the Irish2026-02-14T10:44:00+00:002026-02-14T10:44:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The immigration team at Gibson & Associates is seeing a surge in US entrepreneurs moving to Ireland The immigration team at Gibson & Associates is seeing a surge in US entrepreneurs moving to Ireland Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41791223.htmlResearchers joins forces to protect the Internet of Things2026-02-14T10:15:00+00:002026-02-14T10:15:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Inside insights of US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme and its funding of the DANGER-IoT project, led at UCC by Prof Utz Roedig. Rita de Brún reportsInside insights of US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme and its funding of the DANGER-IoT project, led at UCC by Prof Utz Roedig. Rita de Brún reportsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41792540.htmlHousing and transport infrastructure are central to Ireland’s investment future2026-02-14T10:05:00+00:002026-02-14T10:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ireland needs to boost capacity for more job creation as employment by US firms rises to 245,000 jobs, writes Paul Kelleher, vice-president of the American Chamber of Commerce in IrelandIreland needs to boost capacity for more job creation as employment by US firms rises to 245,000 jobs, writes Paul Kelleher, vice-president of the American Chamber of Commerce in IrelandExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41793368.htmlThe booming prediction markets is prompting confusion and concern2026-02-14T06:00:00+00:002026-02-14T06:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Growing concerns over insider trading in booming sectorGrowing concerns over insider trading in booming sectorExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41793242.htmlFormer Dairygold chief Jim Woulfe confirmed as Enterprise Ireland chair2026-02-13T15:53:00+00:002026-02-13T15:53:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mr Woulfe has served as interim chair of Enterprise Ireland since June 2025Mr Woulfe has served as interim chair of Enterprise Ireland since June 2025Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41793074.htmlCSO records 61% rise in new electric cars licensed in January2026-02-13T13:08:00+00:002026-02-13T13:08:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Also, the number of new petrol cars licensed in January fell by 22%Also, the number of new petrol cars licensed in January fell by 22%Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41792594.htmlGrowth amid uncertainty, the enduring Ireland–US partnership2026-02-13T10:05:00+00:002026-02-13T10:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/For Ireland, few relationships have been as vital or as enduring as its bond with the United States, writes Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA IrelandFor Ireland, few relationships have been as vital or as enduring as its bond with the United States, writes Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA IrelandExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41792585.htmlUS-Irish bond nurtures jobs and growth on both sides of Atlantic2026-02-13T08:44:00+00:002026-02-13T08:44:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US Ambassador to Ireland, Edward S. Walsh, reflects upon the role innovation at the core of US-Irish relationsUS Ambassador to Ireland, Edward S. Walsh, reflects upon the role innovation at the core of US-Irish relationsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41792561.htmlA promising new era of growth for the Ireland-US relationship2026-02-13T08:30:00+00:002026-02-13T08:30:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Paul Sweetman, CEO of American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, outlines why the US-Irish business bond is as strong as everPaul Sweetman, CEO of American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, outlines why the US-Irish business bond is as strong as everExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41792492.htmlStrategic shift key for businesses to see AI deliver productivity gains2026-02-13T07:50:00+00:002026-02-13T07:50:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ireland keeping pace with the global appetite for AI, but needs a more continuous, less episodic approach to training Ireland keeping pace with the global appetite for AI, but needs a more continuous, less episodic approach to training Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41792558.htmlIreland’s EU presidency: Competitiveness and the transatlantic economy2026-02-13T07:15:00+00:002026-02-13T07:15:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ireland’s 2026 EU presidency comes at a defining moment for Europe’s relations with the US, writes Mark Cockerill, AmCham 2025 presidentIreland’s 2026 EU presidency comes at a defining moment for Europe’s relations with the US, writes Mark Cockerill, AmCham 2025 presidentExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/