The annual inflation rate remained stable at 2.2 per cent in July, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). This rate is unchanged from June. Inflation, as measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), which excludes mortgage interest costs, also held steady at 1.5 per cent year-on-year. As per … Read more
A total of 6,884 new dwellings were completed in Ireland in Q2 2024, a drop of 5.4 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). While apartment completions stood at 1,566, there were 3,949 scheme dwelling completions and 1,369 single dwelling completions this … Read more
Population of Ireland could reach a little over 7 million people by 2057, according to a projection by the Central Statistics Office. The 7 million projection is among the three potential population growth scenarios that could take place over the period from 2023 to 2057. The other two scenarios project the population to grow to … Read more
Dublin – The Central Statistics Office (CSO) reported a 2.2% rise in Ireland’s inflation in the 12 months leading to February, a slight dip from January’s 2.7%. Examining the monthly dynamics reveals a 0.9% increase in overall market prices. Energy prices witnessed a modest 0.5% surge in February, contributing to the monthly uptick. Notably, when … Read more