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The following links are to articles in the news that may be useful for students of Business and Economics.

31-May-2017	UK business confidence hits eight month low Source: RTE
30-May-2017	Ireland can expect ‘meaningful share’ of Brexit moves – Central Bank’s Sibley Source: RTE
30-May-2017	Unemployment rate in May holds steady on previous month Source: Irish Times
30-May-2017	Youth unemployment falls slightly in May Source: Independent.ie
23-May-2017	Nearly 20,000 jobs created in first three months of 2017 Source: Irish Times
16-May-2017	Ireland’s trade surplus hits record €5bn as exports surge Source: Irish Times
March 2017
29-Mar-2017	Brexit: What’s expected to happen? Source: RTE
29-Mar-2017	‘No turning back’ as Brexit triggered with letter to EU Source: RTE
29-Mar-2017	Mind the gap: transition deal in Brexit talks vital for Ireland Source: Irish Times
27-Mar-2017	Brexit and Trump uncertainty hitting business sentiment Source: RTE
23-Mar-2017	Construction boom could overheat economy, says ESRI Source: Irish Times
14-Mar-2017	Gideon Rachman: The only certain thing about Brexit is deep uncertainty Source: Irish Times
13-Mar-2017	Construction sector continues to grow Source: RTE
13-Mar-2017	Economists raise Irish growth outlook despite Brexit looming Source: Irish Times
10-Mar-2017	Economy is still ‘growing strongly’ amid distorted data, say experts Source: Irish Examiner
9-Mar-2017	Leprechaun-proofing economic data is no easy task Source: Irish Times
7-Mar-2017	Dip in confidence as consumers worry about risks to recovery Source: Independent.ie
3-Mar-2017	IRISH TAX REVENUES AHEAD OF TARGET IN FEBRUARY Source: Business World
2-Mar-2017	Live Register number hits lowest level since 2008 Source: Irish Times
February 2017
24-Feb-2017	Champagne is in, CDs are out: how the CSO basket reflects changing Ireland Source: Irish Times
January 2017
30-Jan-2017	Kenny due to meet May in Dublin to discuss Brexit Source: RTE
30-Jan-2017	Sean Whelan: Leprechauns on a plane Source: RTE
29-Jan-2017	David Murphy: Market loves Trump. Is it good news? Source: RTE
28-Jan-2017	No place for Ireland in Theresa May’s and Donald Trump’s new world Source: The Irish Times
27-Jan-2017	Hogan urges Ireland to develop new markets Source: RTE
26-Jan-2017	Central Bank downgrades growth forecast amid Brexit fears Source: The Irish Times
21-Jan-2017	Michael Noonan: Tax laws will stop UK haven plans Source: Irish Examiner
21-Jan-2017	Starbucks tipped to overtake McDonald’s Source: Irish Examiner
21-Jan-2017	EU ethics watchdog Emily O’Reilly opens ECB probe Source: Irish Examiner
21-Jan-2017	Competition probe rebukes IPOA landlords Source: Irish Examiner
20-Jan-2017	Germany will strive for successful Brexit talks within deadline, says Minister Source: Irish Examiner
18-Jan-2017	Why Trump is making some business leaders nervous Source: The Irish Times
17-Jan-2017	Theresa May sets out 12 priorities for Brexit negotiations Source: RTE
17-Jan-2017	Theresa May’s Brexit speech: What her EU exit strategy means for Ireland Source: The Irish Times
17-Jan-2017	Government’s property policy: tentative at best Source: The Irish Times
17-Jan-2017	IMF tips higher growth in UK, modest US uplift Source: Independent.ie
17-Jan-2017	SLOWER IRISH EXPORT GROWTH IN 2016 Source: Businessworld
December 2016
21-Dec-2016	Irish investors granted right to invest in China’s capital markets Source: RTE
20-Dec-2016	David Murphy: Apple’s minuscule tax bill raises a moral issue Source: RTE
20-Dec-2016	Scotland wants EU market access, more powers as UK goes for Brexit Source: RTE
20-Dec-2016	PLANNING PERMISSIONS FOR NEW HOMES AT A 7-YEAR HIGH IN IRELAND Source: BusinessWorld
19-Dec-2016	Ireland failed to justify selective treatment of Apple – EU Commission Source: RTE
16-Dec-2016	John FitzGerald: Economic forecasters must factor in surprise Source: The Irish Times
15-Dec-2016	Economy risks overheating due to house-building rise, ESRI warns Source: The Irish Times
14-Dec-2016	Dublin ranked third in the world for foreign direct investment Source: The Irish Times
09-Dec-2016	Ireland’s economic figures still not adding up Source: The Irish Times
08-Dec-2016	Consumer prices fall by 0.1% in November on a yearly basis Source: RTE
08-Dec-2016	Central Bank fears side effects of proposed mortgage role Source: RTE
07-Dec-2016	Irish economy faces ‘immense risks’ in 2017 – Friends First study Source: Irish Times
07-Dec-2016	CSO report reveals Ireland’s huge exposure to Brexit Source: Irish Times
07-Dec-2016	GLOBAL EVENTS WILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON IRISH ECONOMY IN 2017 Source: Buisness World
06-Dec-2016	Experts warn growth will slow – but recovery is still on track Source: Independent.ie
05-Dec-2016	Give Ireland more budget flexibility, Noonan urges euro group Source: Irish Times
05-Dec-2016	Common corporate tax base would seriously hurt Ireland – ESRI Source: Irish Times
November 2016
17-Nov-2016	Paul Krugman: Is there a Trump slump coming? Source: Irish Times
16-Nov-2016	Weak pound necessary after Brexit vote, UK lawmakers told Source: Independent.ie
15-Nov-2016	Euro zone economy absorbs Brexit shock, Trump clouds outlook Source: RTE
15-Nov-2016	Kenny and Foster discuss Brexit at Dublin meeting Source: RTE
15-Nov-2016	Economy can overcome Brexit uncertainty, says Moody’s Source: Independent.ie
4-Nov-2016	Live Register figures near eight year low in October Source: RTE
3-Nov-2016	UK court rules parliament approval needed to trigger Brexit Source: RTE
3-Nov-2016	The Government may just scrape past its budget targets Source: Irish Times
2-Nov-2016	State collected slightly more tax than expected in October Source: RTE
October 2016
25-Oct-2016	Why Brussels’ latest tax plan is a threat to Ireland Source: Irish Times
19-Oct-2016	Martin Wolf: It is unwise to wage war on low inflation Source: Irish Times
13-Oct-2016	CSO chief cautions of more shifts in GDP figures Source: RTE
12-Oct-2016	Sean Whelan: It’s still about the debt Source: RTE
11-Oct-2016	Budget 2017: Main points Source: Irish Times
11-Oct-2016	Global economy set to struggle for real growth Source: Irish Examiner
06-Oct-2016	Central bank predicts modest slowdown in growth this year Source: Businessworld
September 2016
21-Sept-2016	Irish economy grew by 0.6% in the second quarter Source: Irish Times
21-Sept-2016	Ireland ranks second for job creation in the European Union Source: Irish Times
21-Sept-2016	The CSO and Ireland’s GDP leprechaun Source: Irish Times
21-Sept-2016	Irish consumer sentiment bounces back from Brexit dip Source: Irish Times
21-Sept-2016	The transatlantic trade pact that risks more harm than good Source: Irish Times
21-Sept-2016	High and middle earners paying more tax than before crash Source: Irish Times
20-Sept-2016	OLIVER MANGAN: Irish economic growth is slowly beginning to lose some of its momentum Source: Irish Examiner
May 2016
13-May-2016	Your top 10 questions about Brexit answered Source: FT
16-May-2016	Exports decreased by 2% in March Source: Irish Times
13-May-2016	Ireland regains coveted A-grade credit rating Source: Irish Times
12-May-2016	Consumer prices fall by 0.1% in year to April Source: Irish Times
9-May-2016	Consumer spending rose by 9.7% in April Source: Irish Times
4-May-2016	Irish economy to grow by 4.9% in 2016 Source: Business World
Apr-2016
7-Apr-2016	Numbers on Live Register down 0.9% in March Source: Irish Times
7-Apr-2016	Consumer prices falling by an average of 0.3% Source: Irish Times
4-Apr-2016	Income tax and VAT fall below target in March Source: Irish Times
Mar-2016
18-Mar-2016	ECB’s Praet says there is still scope for lower interest rates Source: Irish Times
18-Mar-2016	Online content providers face EU probe over geoblocking Source: Irish Times
18-Mar-2016	Ireland seen as ‘beachhead’ for US firms into EU Source: Irish Times
14-Mar-2016	Growth in construction work hits 16-year high Source: Irish Examiner
14-Mar-2016	Fast-expanding economy regains growth rates Source: Irish Times
11-Mar-2016	Where next for Corporation Tax? Source: RTE
10-Mar-2016	Irish economic growth of 7.8% tops euro zone again Source: RTE
03-Mar-2016	Numbers on Live Register down 10% on annual basis Source: Irish Times
02-Mar-2016	Tax receipts come in ahead of target Source: Irish Times
01-Mar-2016	Unemployment rate declines by 0.1% in February Source: Irish Times
01-Mar-2016	Overheating Irish economy would need urgent remedial action Source: Irish Times
Feb-2016
26-Feb-2016	EMPLOYMENT LEVELS COULD REACH PRE-RECESSION PEAK Source: Business World
23-Feb-2016	Cliff Taylor: Five key trends in latest jobs figures Source: Irish Times
03-Feb-2016	Irish unemployment rate of 8.6 at mid-table in EU league Source: Irish Examiner
02-Feb-2016	Exchequer returns: Revenue collects €4.5bn in January Source: Irish Times
Jan-2016
25-Jan-2016	Google to pay less tax in Ireland on British profits after deal Source: Irish Times
19-Jan-2016	Government debt down to 99.4% of GDP in third quarter Source: Irish Times
13-Jan-2016	Household disposable income rises by 8 per cent Source: Irish Times
13-Jan-2016	Irish food and drink exports valued at €11bn for 2015 Source: Irish Examiner
11-Jan-2016	Fáilte Ireland predicts rise in tourists, but raises concerns about shortage of hotel rooms Source: Irish Examiner
05-Jan-2016	Exchequer likely to run cash surplus in 2016 Source: Irish Times
Dec-2015
10-Dec-2015	Economy grew by 7% year on year in third quarter Source: RTE.ie
08-Dec-2015	Outlook for global economy weakening, but Irish outlook improving – Central Bank Source: RTE.ie
03-Dec-2015	Irish services sector growth hits nine-year high in November Source: IrishTimes.com
03-Dec-2015	Exchequer returns €2.94bn ahead of target for year Source: IrishTimes.com
03-Dec-2015	Survey says 96 per cent of SMEs plan to grow in the next year Source: Sunday Business Post
01-Dec-2015	Unemployment unchanged at 8.9% in November Source: IrishTimes.com
Nov-2015
20-Nov-2015	Irish SMEs too dependent on home market, Europe warns Source: Independent.ie
17-Nov-2015	Unemployment rate down to its lowest level since 2008 Source: Irish Times
10-Nov-2015	ESRI report shows effect of ‘Brexit’ on the euro and Irish economy Source: Irish Examiner
9-Nov-2015	OECD upgrades Irish GDP forecasts for 2015/2016 Source: Irish Times
5-Nov-2015	Numbers signing on Live Register down 1.3% in October Source: Irish Times
5-Nov-2015	Irish economy to grow at fastest rate in Europe, says EU Source: Irish Times
Oct-2015
15-Oct-2015	Budget 2016 Source: Irish Times
13-Oct-2015	KPMG Budget 2016 Source: KPMG
13-Oct-2015	PWC Budget Analysis Source: PWC
03-Oct-2015	Getting financial literacy right Source: Irish Examiner
May-2015
26-May-2015	Broad-based jobs growth positive but road is long Source: Irish Examiner
25-May-2015	Irish exports forecast to top €207bn this year Source: Irish Times
13-May-2015	Euro zone’s Q1 GDP weaker than expected as Germany underperforms Source: RTE
12-May-2015	Consumers starting to spend again, survey finds Source: Irish Times
April-2015
23-April-2015	Rise in Dublin consumer sentiment reflects optimism in economy Source: Irish Times
23-April-2015	Growth of 0.4% forecast for euro area Source: Irish Examiner
09-April-2015	Consumer prices down 0.6% in year to March Source: Irish Times
March-2015
25-March-2015	ESRI issues warning over plans for budget tax cuts Source: Irish Times
21-March-2015	State must put money in consumer pockets, Brosnan says Source: Irish Times
20-March-2015	Income divide between Dublin and poorer regions rises again Source: Irish Times
18-March-2015	Economic growth must be backed by balance and respect Source: Irish Examiner
17-March-2015	Reasons to be optimistic on the state of the Irish economy Source: Irish Examiner
12-March-2015	Ireland fastest growing EU economy as GDP rises 4.8% Source: RTE News
12-March-2015	Ireland fastest growing EU economy as GDP rises 4.8% Source: RTE News
12-March-2015	Depreciating euro boosts export and tourism sectors Source: Irish Times
05-March-2015	Glanbia opens state-of-the-art facility in Co Kilkenny Source: RTE News
05-March-2015	QE set to drive Irish yields to French levels Source: Irish Independent
04-March-2015	Unemployment rate eases to 10.1% in February Source: RTE News
04-March-2015	State owned banks reach critical point in recuperation Source: Irish Times
04-March-2015	Exchequer returns fuel hope of beating deficit targets Source: Irish Examiner
04-March-2015	Quantitative easing not working says Blackrock Investment Institute boss Source: Irish Examiner
03-March-2015	Tax Revenues Surge by over €900 million Source: Irish Times
03-March-2015	Returns augers well for Government prior to ‘spring statement’ Source: Irish Times
02-March-2015	Growth figures disappoint, but everything else is now pointing to a solid recovery Source: Irish Independent

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