Archive for December 2023

Consumers expect average expenditure this Christmas to be down 13% compared with last year, according to a survey conducted for the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The survey of 1,035 people found the average spend this year will be €1,030, down from €1,186 in 2022. Those with children under 18 will spend more at…

In the ever-evolving business landscape, challenges are inevitable, but at we emphasise that the way a business responds to these challenges can mean the difference between success and failure. Proactive risk management is not just about mitigating threats; it’s about transforming potential obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation. This article explores how businesses can…

The number of new cars registered in November fell 4% according to new data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). 947 cars were registered during the month, down from 985 in the same month a year earlier. However, despite the fall off last month, so far this year registrations overall are up…

Business conditions in the manufacturing sector stabilised in November, new figures show. The latest Purchasing Managers Index from AIB reveals the second highest reading since February. The index rose to 50 from 48.2 in October, and 49.6 in September. Readings above 50 indicate overall growth in activity. Marginal increases in output and orders combined with…

A new analysis has estimated that around 33,450 new homes could be completed here next year. The research also predicts that around 31,000 will be finished this year. The study by independent construction market forecasting network, Euroconstruct, says construction output in Ireland is likely to expand by 3.2% this year. This will rise to 4.4%…

Figures today from the Central Statistics Office confirm that the economy is in recession. The economy, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), fell by 1.9% in the three months to the end of September, according to the latest figures from the CSO. Modified Domestic Demand (MDD), which more closely tracks the domestic economy, was…