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Conor Gallagher, Irish Times Crime and Security Correspondent, outlines the findings of the latest Crime Statistics Report from the Central Statistics Office

This week Inside Business is looking at tourism. Data from the Central Statistics Office earlier this year suggested that the number of visitors to the country had fallen off a cliff. Not so said the industry, while acknowledging that the market was a bit soft compared with the past two years of trading.Joining host Ciarán Hancock in studio to discuss this is Paul Gallagher, chief executive of the Irish Hotels Federation and Sean O'Driscoll, chief executive of iNua hotels, one of the biggest hospitality groups in the country.They tease out the issue of the 9% Vat rate, with some strong criticisms of the Department of Finance from Sean. They also talk about the slow death of food and beverage in the country, the Dublin airport passenger cap, AI's increasing use in the business and hotel prices around the Oasis concerts. Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A local electoral area in Clare is among 15 nationwide which had more deaths than births in 2022. A new analysis of data by the Central Statistics Office shows the Kilrush local electoral area experienced the fifth-largest natural decrease rate in the country in the year in question. The Kilrush LEA recorded 190 births and 213 deaths in 2022, giving it a natural decrease of 23, translating to a natural decrease rate per 1,000 of population of -1. This makes the area one of just 15 in Ireland where there were more deaths than births in 2022. The Ennistymon LEA's natural increase was close to neutral, with 176 births and 173 deaths occurring, resulting in a natural increase rate of 0.2. The Ennis, Shannon and Killaloe areas all recorded natural increases with Ennis having the highest at 3.5. The findings are in contrast to those of 2021 when each of the five LEAs in Clare experienced natural increases.

David Murphy, Economics and Public Affairs Editor, reports that food prices are estimated to have risen by 4.6% over the last 12 months, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

The number of foreign visitors to Ireland in June fell by 2% compared to last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.The decline continues a worrying trend of falling visitor numbers between January and May compared with the same months in 2024.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest business news.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The Central Statistics Office has released its report on how Ireland compared to other EU countries on price levels of food, beverages, and tobacco in 2024. Ireland ranked most expensive of all 36 European countries for non-alcoholic drinks, with prices 40% higher than the EU27 average. Food prices were 12% above the average, making Ireland's groceries the second most expensive in the Eurozone.Joining Kieran to discuss this is Irish Examiner Consumer Columnist, Catriona Redmond, Michelin-starred Chef and owner of Kombu JP McMahon and Head of Social Justice and Policy at St Vincent de Paul, Louise Bayliss.

The number of people claiming unemployment benefit in June in Ennis has plummeted to its lowest level on record. The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show 2,047 people were on the Live Register in the county town at the end of last month, which is down 20% since 2019. Countywide 3,702 people were lining the dole queues in June, 541 fewer than this time last year. Ennis Chamber CEO Margaret O'Brien says given the challenging conditions for local businesses, it's encouraging to see that more spending power is available.

The Central Statistics Office says that food prices have increased by 24 per cent in the last 5 years. Helen Donohue reports.

Our Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy reports that the number of planning permissions for new homes fell again in the first three months of the year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

10 per cent of Irish households have a net wealth of more than €1 million while the bottom 10 per cent are worth less than €2,400, according to new figures from Central Statistics Office. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss this CSO data and more of the latest business news. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

As you have been hearing on Clare FM News, County Clare recorded the fifth highest number of suicides in the country last year. New data published by the Central Statistics Office shows a total of 19 suicides were recorded in Clare in 2024. Only Cork County, Dublin City, Wexford and South Dublin recorded more than Clare. Of these 19, 18 were male, giving Clare the fourth-highest rate of male suicide in the country after Wexford, Cork County and Dublin City. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Director of Clare Samaritans and Newmarket-on-Fergus native, Pat White and Retired Doctor from Miltown Malbay, Dr Billy O'Connell. Photo(C): Canva

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2yvaxk7a Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Significant reduction in a wide range of crimes – provisional figures. Laghdú suntasach ar raon leathan coireanna – figiúirí sealadacha. There was a significant reduction in the first quarter of the year in a wide range of crimes reported to the Gardaí, including robbery, burglary, theft, violent disorder and crimes against the person. Bhí laghdú suntasach sa chéad ráithe den bhliain ar raon leathan coireanna ar tugadh tuairisc orthu do na Gardaí, lena n-áirítear robáil, buirgléireacht, gadaíocht, mí-ord foréigneach agus coireanna in aghaidh an duine. As for burglaries, the Gardaí say there was a 17% decrease compared to the same quarter last year and a 29% decrease in burglaries involving violence. Mar le buirgléireacht, deir na Gardaí gur laghdú de 17 faoin gcéad a bhí ann i gcomparáid leis an ráithe chéanna anuraidh agus laghdú de 29 faoin gcéad a bhí i gceist i gcás bhuirgléireacht le foréigean. In addition, there was an 8% reduction in assaults resulting in injury. Ina cheann sin, bhí laghdú de 8 faoin gcéad ar ionsaithe ar dhaoine a ndearnadh díobháil dóibh dá mbarr. There was a 25% reduction in robbery and a 27% reduction in robbery from the person. Bhí laghdú de 25 faoin gcéad ar robáil agus laghdú de 27 faoin gcéad ar robáil ón duine. There was a 30% reduction in theft from the person, a 32% reduction in theft from vehicles and a 6% reduction in shoplifting. Bhí laghdú de 30 faoin gcéad ar ghadaíocht ón duine, laghdú de 32 faoin gcéad ar ghadaíocht ó fheithiclí agus laghdú de 6 faoin gcéad ar ghadaíocht ó shiopaí. There was a 14% reduction in bicycle theft. Laghdú de 14 faoin gcéad a bhí ar ghadaíocht rothar. There was also a 40% reduction in the number of serious road accidents, say the Gardaí. Bhí laghdú de 40 faoin gcéad ar an líon timpistí bóthair tromchúiseacha chomh maith, a deir na Gardaí. On average, 130 road accidents occurred every day and 23 drivers were arrested every day for driving under the influence of drink or drugs. Ar an meán, tharla 130 timpiste bóthair gach lá agus gabhadh 23 tiománaí gach lá as tiomáint faoi thionchar an óil nó drugaí. Conversely, there was an increase in a number of crimes in the first quarter of the year, including a significant 61% increase in fraud. Os a choinne sin, bhí méadú ar roinnt coireanna sa chéad ráithe den bhliain, lena n-áirítear méadú suntasach de 61 faoin gcéad ar chalaois. The increase is due to fraud crimes being reported more frequently, say the Gardaí. Coireanna calaoise a bheith á dtuairisciú níos minice is cúis leis an méadú sin, a deir na Gardaí. These are all provisional figures and the Central Statistics Office will publish the official figures next month. Is figiúirí sealadacha iad ar fad agus foilseoidh an Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh na figiúirí oifigiúla an mhí seo chugainn. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

Figures from the Central Statistics Office, on the number of tourists arriving into the country, have been showing some significant drops which started last September. But the tourism industry itself has been claiming they haven't seen that decline in their business. CSO's expert on this, Senior Statistician Sam Scriven explained this.

The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Irish inflation rose again in April, up by more than 2% on the same month last year.It doesn't come as a surprise, since a pound of butter now costs nearly five euro.But, how can you shop wisely to deal with inflation?Joining Kieran to discuss is Consumer Journalist, Caitriona Redmond.

A West Clare town has the third-lowest average household income nationwide. New data published by the Central Statistics Office has revealed that Kilrush has the highest proportion of people in the county making less than €20,000 a year. Meanwhile, the town at the top of Clare's household income table is Sixmilebridge, where residents make €53,666 on average. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary O'Donoghue of West Clare Family Resource Centre and Alan O'Callaghan as Mayor of Clare to give a regional imbalance overview and Sixmilebridge angle as local councillor. Photo(C): Visit Clare Facebook

Shannon Airport increased its passenger count by over 153,000 last year. For the first time in fifteen years, passenger numbers at the Clare base surpassed 2 million, and it's hoped the relaunch of an express bus service connecting the Airport to Galway could boost footfall again. Shannon boosted both its arrival and departure numbers in 2024. According to the Central Statistics Office's latest Aviation report, both the amount of flyers taking off and touching down in Clare increased by 8%. England was the most popular destination for flyers out of Shannon, accounting for over 391,000 passengers, this was followed by the 168,000 who flew to the United States and the 123,000 going to Spain. In terms of inbound traffic , 400,000 passengers flew into Shannon from the UK, 167,000 touched down from the United States and just below 123,000 came from Spain. In total, Shannon handled just over 2,050,800 passengers last year, 153,000 more than the previous year and the highest on record since 2009. From April 29th, Bus Eireann's expressway service connecting Galway City to Shannon Airport will return. It will four direct routes each way, with the aim of lining up to key transatlantic flight times. Shannon Airport Group Chief Operating Officer Ray O'Driscoll is hopeful they will see very positive results. There was a slight drop in the freight and commercial traffic handled at Shannon last year, however. Shannon dealt with over 16 tonnes of freight traffic over the past twelve months, with the majority of goods coming and going to Germany. There were also just over 14,800 commercial flights facilitated at Shannon, down from 15,000 the year before, with the UK and the United States again the most popular destinations.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/26r9gjxz Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The number of pharmaceutical products exported from Ireland is increasing. An líon táirgí cógaisíochta a easpórtáltar as Éirinn ag méadú. The value of pharmaceutical products exported from this country in February this year was €15.6 billion, compared with €9.2 billion in February last year, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office. Luach €15.6 billiún a bhí sna táirgí cógaisíochta a heaspórtáladh as an tír seo i mí Feabhra i mbliana, i gcomórtas le €9.2 billiún i mí Feabhra anuraidh, de réir réamhfhigiúirí ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh. This was an increase of 145.7% over the year and a share of 63.2% of the total number of goods exported from Ireland in February 2025. B'in méadú de 145.7 faoin gcéad in imeacht bliana agus sciar 63.2 faoin gcéad den líon iomlán earraí a heaspórtáladh as Éirinn i mí Feabhra 2025. It is also a testament to the importance of the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland and the harm that tariffs would cause to that sector and the economy as a whole. Is solaoid é freisin ar thábhacht na hearnála cógaisíochta in Éirinn agus ar an dochar a dhéanfadh taraifí don earnáil sin agus don gheilleagar trí chéile. The preliminary figures also show that the value of goods purchased by the United States from this country in February this year was €12.9 billion, compared to €4.2 billion in February last year, an increase of 210.5% over the course of a year. Léiríonn na réamhfhigiúirí chomh maith go raibh luach €12.9 billiún sna hearraí a cheannaigh na Stáit Aontaithe ón tír seo i mí Feabhra i mbliana, i gcomórtas le €4.2 billiún i mí Feabhra anuraidh, ar méadú de 210.5 faoin gcéad é sin in imeacht bliana. It accounted for 52.5% of the total number of goods exported from Ireland in February 2025, compared to 26.1% in the same month last year. Ba sciar 52.5 faoin gcéad é den líon iomlán earraí a heaspórtáladh as Éirinn i mí Feabhra 2025, le hais 26.1 faoin gcéad sa mhí chéanna anuraidh. Economists have often said, however, that we in Ireland are overly reliant on corporate tax from multinational companies such as pharmaceutical companies. Is minic é ráite ag eacnamaithe, áfach, go bhfuilimidne in Éirinn ag brath an iomarca ar cháin chorparáideach ó chomhlachtaí ilnáisiúnta fearacht na gcomhlachtaí cógaisíochta. They say that there is always a risk that the Exchequer will be unexpectedly undermined because of this unequal dependence. Deir siad go bhfuil an baol ann i gcónaí go mbainfear an bonn den Státchiste gan choinne mar gheall ar an spleáchas éagothrom sin. With Trump's tariffs looming, there are now concerns that the prophecy will come true. Agus taraifí Trump os ár gcionn, táthar imníoch anois go dtiocfaidh an tuar faoin tairngreacht. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2xrcctvg Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The number of pharmaceutical products exported from Ireland is increasing. An líon táirgí cógaisíochta a easpórtáltar as Éirinn ag méadú. The value of pharmaceutical products exported from this country in February this year was €15.6 billion, compared with €9.2 billion in February last year, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office. Luach €15.6 billiún a bhí sna táirgí cógaisíochta a heaspórtáladh as an tír seo i mí Feabhra i mbliana, i gcomórtas le €9.2 billiún i mí Feabhra anuraidh, de réir réamhfhigiúirí ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh. This was an increase of 145.7% over the year and a share of 63.2% of the total number of goods exported from Ireland in February 2025. B'in méadú de 145.7 faoin gcéad in imeacht bliana agus sciar 63.2 faoin gcéad den líon iomlán earraí a heaspórtáladh as Éirinn i mí Feabhra 2025. It is also a testament to the importance of the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland and the harm that tariffs would cause to that sector and the economy as a whole. Is solaoid é freisin ar thábhacht na hearnála cógaisíochta in Éirinn agus ar an dochar a dhéanfadh taraifí don earnáil sin agus don gheilleagar trí chéile. The preliminary figures also show that the value of goods purchased by the United States from this country in February this year was €12.9 billion, compared to €4.2 billion in February last year, an increase of 210.5% over the course of a year. Léiríonn na réamhfhigiúirí chomh maith go raibh luach €12.9 billiún sna hearraí a cheannaigh na Stáit Aontaithe ón tír seo i mí Feabhra i mbliana, i gcomórtas le €4.2 billiún i mí Feabhra anuraidh, ar méadú de 210.5 faoin gcéad é sin in imeacht bliana. It accounted for 52.5% of the total number of goods exported from Ireland in February 2025, compared to 26.1% in the same month last year. Ba sciar 52.5 faoin gcéad é den líon iomlán earraí a heaspórtáladh as Éirinn i mí Feabhra 2025, le hais 26.1 faoin gcéad sa mhí chéanna anuraidh. Economists have often said, however, that we in Ireland are overly reliant on corporate tax from multinational companies such as pharmaceutical companies. Is minic é ráite ag eacnamaithe, áfach, go bhfuilimidne in Éirinn ag brath an iomarca ar cháin chorparáideach ó chomhlachtaí ilnáisiúnta fearacht na gcomhlachtaí cógaisíochta. They say that there is always a risk that the Exchequer will be unexpectedly undermined because of this unequal dependence. Deir siad go bhfuil an baol ann i gcónaí go mbainfear an bonn den Státchiste gan choinne mar gheall ar an spleáchas éagothrom sin. With Trump's tariffs looming, there are now concerns that the prophecy will come true. Agus taraifí Trump os ár gcionn, táthar imníoch anois go dtiocfaidh an tuar faoin tairngreacht. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

Sam Scriven, senior statistician with the Central Statistics Office, and Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, chief executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, join The Last Word to discuss the latest inbound tourism figures which indicate a collapse in foreign visitors to Ireland.Matt is also joined by Kenny Jacobs, chief executive of the Dublin Airport Authority, to discuss the Dublin airport passenger cap following reports that the government is considering a major intervention.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

It's being argued that people of a criminal mindset in Clare are taking advantage of the lack of a Garda presence. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office show that public order and other social code offences are up 27% here in the last year with 138 recorded between June and August. It comes less than a month after the Department of Transport revealed of the 133 vehicles in the Clare/Tipperary Garda Division's fleet, just 53 serve this county. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons there's a clear link between the shortage of boots on the ground and the spike in criminal behaviour.

There was a dramatic increase in burglary and theft offences across Ireland last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. For reaction to the figures, Shane Gleeson, owner of five SPAR shops in Limerick city and Labour's Justice Spokesperson Alan Kelly.

Colette Keane from the Central Statistics Office

The Price of household staples like milk, butter and potatoes have risen in last 12 months. That is according to new statistics from the Central Statistics Office. To go through these findings Ciara spoke to Consumer Journalist, Siobhan Maguire.

The Price of household staples like milk, butter and potatoes have risen in last 12 months. That is according to new statistics from the Central Statistics Office. To go through these findings Ciara spoke to Consumer Journalist, Siobhan Maguire.

David Murphy, Economics and Public Affairs Correspondent, reports that a total of 30,330 homes were built in 2024, a decrease of 6.7% on 2023, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office.

In the Last Word on Business, Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, outlined the latest figures on house completion from the Central Statistics Office, which showed a decrease of 6.7% on 2023.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

David Murphy, Economics and Public Affairs Correspondent, reports that property prices rose by 9.4% in the 12-month period to last November, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

This episode was originally published in September 2024A record 10,600 Irish people emigrated to Australia last year, according to the Central Statistics Office; the highest number since 2013. With its year-round sunshine, high wages and laid back lifestyle, it's not hard to understand the attraction. Push factors in Ireland include the diminishing hopes of home ownership for many young people. But Australia's economy is slowing down and property prices in Sydney are even higher than in Dublin. Irish Times columnist and returning emigrant, Brianna Parkins, outlines the Instagram V Reality of moving down under.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The average price of a home in Dublin is now over €600,000, according to the Central Statistics Office. The headline figure is 12 times the average full-time salary in the State which is about €50,000 Carol Tallan, CEO of the Property District joined the show this morning to discuss.

Homebuilding was up 4.4 per cent in the third quarter when compared with the same period last year. That's according to new data from the Central Statistics Office. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was Karl Deeter Financial Advisor and Analyst.

Ian Guider, columnist with The Business Post, joins Matt to discuss the big business news of the day.According to the Central Statistics Office, the average weekly earnings for employees in the Irish economy rose by 5.3% year on year in the third quarter to stand at €955.49.Hit 'Play' to get the latest.

According to a 2023 survey by the Central Statistics Office, 32% of workers aged between 20 and 69 are not signed up to a private pension. Without a change, hundreds of thousands of workers would be reliant solely on their State pension when they retire. But thankfully, the long-awaited and well-publicised pension auto-enrolment plan is now closer than ever, with employers and employees now double-checking what exactly is happening and what they must do! So to talk to us about exactly that, and help us share advice on this topic for HR teams and employers, we're delighted to be joined by Stephen Gillick, Partner at Mason Hayes & Curran.   In this chat, we cover... 02:30 Current State of Pension Auto-Enrolment in Ireland 08:13 Employer Perspectives on Auto-Enrolment 11:32 HR Challenges and Concerns 17:25 Cost Implications for Employers 21:19 Benefits of Auto-Enrolment for Employees 29:01 Preparing for Auto-Enrolment Implementation 34:58 Compliance and Future Considerations   About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business. If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR. Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.

A Minister of State admits the next generation of Clare farmers will only remain in the sector if the level of income is on par with that of other industries. The Central Statistics Office has found this month that land prices are growing at a faster rate in the Midwest than in any other region, and farming representatives have reported that factors such as this are prompting young farmers to leave the sector in their droves. According to the Irish Farmers' Association, 20% of the workforce in Clare is involved in the agricultural sector, with the average age of a farmer here being 59. Speaking during a visit to the Clare Marts in Ennis, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Martin Heydon when it comes to succession planning, young farmers need to know their future is secure.

Eimear Heffernan, Statistian with the Central Statistics Office on their Earnings Analysis Study

It's claimed a lack of young people entering farming coupled with the nitrates derogation has caused land prices to soar in Clare. New data from the Central Statistics Office shows the average price of a hectare of farm land in the MidWest rose by 35% to over €25,300 last year ,which is the greatest increase nationwide. This is despite a sharp decline in the number of transactions across Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary, with just 476 land sales taking place last year, compared to 556 in 2022. Clare Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association Chair Martin McMahon says farmers are either selling for retirement or buying to keep their herd count, leading to price hikes.

The Clare branch of the Community Action Tenants Union claims the Government is deliberately making it difficult to crackdown on rule-breaking in the rental sector to keep landlords on side. It comes as the Residential Tenancies Board says it may seek new powers to inspect properties suspected of being unregistered tenancies. An analysis by the Central Statistics Office earlier this year found that as many as 11% of tenancies in Clare could be unregistered, which was the joint-highest percentage nationwide. Chairperson of CATU's Clare branch, George Stavrou, believes vested interests are preventing politicians from lobbying for the RTB to have more power.

The meeting heard that North Clare communities such as Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan have been put under particular pressure in recent years and that while they've extended a warm "céad míle fáilte", there's only so much they can be expected to do. Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the Ennistymon region, which encompasses most of North Clare, has the highest proportion of Ukrainian refugees of any Local Electoral Area in the country at over 12%. Councillor Rita McInerney believes it's also important that the welfare of those living in hotels and B&Bs is taken into account.

The Central Statistics Office released a new report that shows that the median annual electricity bill in Ireland was €880 last year - 3% lower than in 2022. But in 2 counties, the median bill was over €1,000. 58% of households in Ireland paid less than €1,000 for their electricity in 2023, compared to 56% in 2022 and 35% in 2021, the CSO report shows. The lowest electricity bills were found mostly along the west coast, while the counties with the highest bills were mostly in the east and southeast. The highest median electricity bills in 2023 were in Kildare (€1,020), Meath (€1,011), and Wicklow (€976). The third and fourth highest bills were in Carlow and Laois, with median costs of €951 and €950 respectively. The lowest bills were in Donegal (€726), Leitrim (€753), and Mayo (€799). In Roscommon, the median bill was €813 and it was €830 in Kerry. Other findings include more than a quarter of homes in Kildare with a BER certificate using electricity as their main space heating fuel, compared with just 15% in Donegal. Briain Kelly of EnergyEfficiency.ie offered some practical advice for homeowners looking to pay less for their electricity over the coming months. "There are some simple ways that people can lower their electricity bills, and it is a good idea to switch providers regularly to get the best deal," said Briain Kelly. "The second is to monitor your consumption and see whether a different plan might work for you. For instance, if you have an EV and don't consume much electricity during the day, then a night boost plan with very low overnight rates might suit you." "Simple habit changes can also save you a fortune - things like taking shorter showers, closing doors behind you, and using more energy-efficient appliances," said Kelly, "home energy upgrades can slash your annual bills by hundreds of euros. These upgrades include door replacements, triple glazing windows, better insulation and solar panels." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

A record 10,600 Irish people emigrated to Australia last year, according to the Central Statistics Office; the highest number since 2013. With its year-round sunshine, high wages and laid back lifestyle, it's not hard to understand the attraction. Push factors in Ireland include the diminishing hopes of home ownership for many young people. But Australia's economy is slowing down and property prices in Sydney are even higher than in Dublin. Irish Times columnist and returning emigrant, Brianna Parkins, outlines the Instagram V Reality of moving down under.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The President of Ennis Chamber has suggested conformity to outdated gender roles is to blame for a gender pay gap in Clare. A new analysis of weekly earnings in Ireland shows while wages are rising for both men and women in Clare, the gap has widened between their respective earnings. The Central Statistics Office's latest analysis of mean and median weekly earnings is based on Revenue's employee tax data concering employees earning €500 or more annually and working for at least two weeks in a year. The data shows that men in Clare earn an average of €761 a week which is up 5% from 2022. This is 24% above the median weekly earnings of women in the county who make just €612.76 per week and have seen an increase of just 3% in the space of a year. Clare's average earnings are the 10th highest in the country - with Dublin, Kildare and Meath having the highest. Clare women also have the 10th highest earnings nationwide, while the earnings of men are ranked eighth nationally. President of Ennis Chamber of Commerce and Partner at Cashin Clancy Solicitors Sheila Lynch says women are earning less because they're more likely to take on part-time roles which allow them to look after dependent family members. The median weekly earnings of a worker in Clare last year were €687.03 which is just under 2% below the national average of €699.28. However, it was up 4% from the previous year when the median in Clare was €659.86 per week.

The number of Irish people leaving Ireland has reached its highest point in almost a decade. Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that more than 69,000 people emigrated from Ireland in the 12 months to April, compared with 64,000 in the same period of 2023. This is the highest emigration figure since 2015. For more on this, Alan Morrissey spoke with Sarah Mulcahy who is from Shannon and is currently living in Australia. Photo (c): Kenishirotie from Getty Images via Canva.

Clare's MEP claims closing Ireland's borders "isn't compatible with the real world". New data from the Central Statistics Office shows immigration in this country is at its highest point in 17 years with 142,000 arriving in the year to April. In the same period, 69,000 people left Ireland which is its highest emigration figure since 2015. Scariff MEP Michael McNamara says immigration will always be an aspect of Irish life but the speed at which asylum claims are processed here can be improved.

Recent figures published by the Central Statistics Office show that Ireland has reached immigration levels of a 17-year high, along with the country's highest emigration figures since 2015.Joining Kieran to discuss what this means is Sociologist, Evelyn Mahon.

An Ennis restaurant claims it has no room to increase its prices further amid spiralling electricity costs. New figures from the Central Statistics Office show restaurants and pubs consumed more than twice as much electricity per square metre as offices last year. Restaurants and pubs were also the type of premises that consumed the most overall electricity in 2023 - with its mean annual consumption of over 42,000 kilowatt hours being 52% higher than that of offices. Co-owner of Henry's Bistro in Ennis Rony Barobhuiya says he hopes Governments supports are on their way as restaurants are being put under pressure by energy costs.

Residential property prices rose by 8.6% nationally in the year to the end of June, new data from the Central Statistics Office shows. To discuss this Owner of Liberty Blue estate agents in Waterford Regina Mangan, owner, of Brock Delappe Estate agents in Dublin, David Brock & owner of Colleran Auctioneers based in Galway, Don Colleran.

The Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Board claims increased tourist traffic doesn't necessarily mean greater profits for tourism-dependent businesses. The latest Central Statistics Office figures show the number of foreign visitors to Ireland in June was up 8% compared to the same month last year with 669,500 having visited our shores across the month. The average vistor spent €1,437 over the course of their trip with €458 going towards accommodation - up from €435 in June 2023. Hotel Woodstock Co-Owner and Clare Tourism Advisory Board Chair Sean Lally says hotels aren't hiking their prices but are in fact being forced to offer more competitive rates.

A Clare climate action group is scathing government policy following a significant surge in energy consumption by data centres. New figures from the Central Statistics Office shows 21% of all electricity generated for the national grid last year was used to power over 80 facilities across the country. In June, Futureproof Clare initiated a judicial review against a proposed €1.2bn Data Centre in Ennis, which would require 200MW (Mega-Watts) of electricity and the construction of a gas powered energy centre to operate. Scariff based member Sinéad Sheehan claims the facility would place a disproportionate drain on local resources.

The Central Statistics Office predicts Ireland's population could surge to 7.5 million by 2057, mostly due to inward migration. What could this mean for Ireland's future? Are we already at maximum capacity as it is? We argue for boosting local industries to match the high productivity of multinationals, crafting a vibrant and resilient economy for the future. We kick off by examining the recent Microsoft outage, exposing the fragility of our hyper-connected global economy. Without a strategic economic plan to harness Ireland's impending growth, we risk social and economic upheaval. Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pensioners are joining the workforce at the fastest rate of any age cohort in Ireland, according to the Central Statistics Office. What is causing pensionable workers rejoining or staying in the workforce for longer? Shane discusses this with Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director at Futurewise.

Sheelagh Bonham from the Central Statistics Office has been telling us about the findings.