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 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yl4lp9em Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A 14% increase in the number of unemployed people since the beginning of the year. Ardú 14 faoin gcéad ar an líon daoine dífhostaithe ó thús na bliana. The number of people unemployed in the State increased by more than 14% in the first quarter of the year compared to the same quarter last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Tháinig ardú de bhreis agus 14 faoin gcéad ar an líon daoine a bhí dífhostaithe sa Stát sa chéad ráithe den bhliain i gcomparáid leis an ráithe chéanna anuraidh, de réir figiúirí nua ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh. 141,800 people were unemployed in the first three months of 2026, an increase of 17,600 from last year, and brings the unemployment rate to 4.9%. 141,800 duine a bhí dífhostaithe sa chéad trí mhí de 2026, sin ardú de 17,600 ó anuraidh, agus fágann sé gur 4.9 faoin gcéad atá sa ráta dífhostaíochta. More than any other sector, the information and communications sector saw the largest drop in employment – 20,300 fewer than last year, a drop of 10.7%. Thar aon earnáil eile, ba san earnáil faisnéise agus cumarsáide bhí an titim ba mhó sa líon fostaithe – 20,300 níos lú ná anuraidh, ar titim de 10.7 faoin gcéad é sin. 80% of those people were programmers and consultants, according to the figures. Ríomhchláraitheoirí agus comhairleoirí ab ea 80 faoin gcéad de na daoine sin, de réir na bhfigiúirí. Conversely, the number of people employed also increased in the first quarter of the year. Os a choinne sin, tháinig ardú chomh maith ar an líon daoine a bhí fostaithe sa chéad ráithe den bhliain. It was a very small increase, 400 people, and it leaves 2,794,500 people employed in the State in the first three months of 2026. Ardú an-bheag a bhí ann, 400 duine, agus fágann sé go raibh 2,794,500 duine fostaithe sa Stát sa chéad trí mhí de 2026. Since it is such a small increase, statisticians do not include it as a percentage. Ós ardú chomh beag sin é, más ea, ní áiríonn lucht staidrimh é go céatadánach. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

Fifty-year-old mother of two and stylist Jan Brierton became an accidental poet during the pandemic and has since become a regular on The Women's Podcast. Her bestselling collections, What Day Is It? and Everybody is a Poem, struck a chord with readers, while a recent appearance on The Tommy Tiernan Show introduced her to an even wider audience.Fresh from a UK tour with Henry Normal, Brierton joined podcast host Róisín Ingle to talk about life on the road, caring for her father and the unexpected joy of intergenerational friendships. She is now bringing her trademark wit and warmth to stages across Belfast, Galway, Limerick, Cork and Dublin. More details are available on her Instagram page, @jbgoodtome.Also on this week's episode, Jennifer O'Connell, Opinion Editor at The Irish Times, returned to discuss some of the stories of the week including the continuing decline in marriage rates in Ireland. New data from the Central Statistics Office shows that Catholic weddings have more than halved over the past decade, with overall marriage numbers also falling despite increases in civil and humanist ceremonies. Jennifer and Róisín explore what is driving the shift. They also discuss the latest chapter in the long-running legal dispute involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni and share their favourite looks from this year's controversial, Bezos-sponsored Met Gala. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's being argued an ineffective tax on vacant homes is allowing properties to go to "rack and ruin" across Clare. The latest Central Statistics Office data reveals this county had a residential vacancy rate of 4.3% in the final three months of 2024, with 2,515 dwellings found to be unoccupied. Just 45 homes were self-assessed as eligible for the Vacant Homes Tax in Clare in 2025 meanwhile. Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan says reforming the levy could be a first step towards making more accommodation available for those struggling to find housing.

Census 1926 was released over the weekend, but where do you start if you're trying to find family members? Or, what else can the census tell us?Joining Andrea to discuss is Eileen Murphy, Head of Census Administration & Digital Transformation at the Central Statistics Office.

A Clare auctioneer says housing stock falling to "critical levels" has led to a historic drop-off in the number of property transactions. The latest data from the Central Statistics Office shows the volume of sales in Clare fell by 20% to 37 in the month of the February which was the lowest figure for any single month in the county since May 2012. The average price of a home meanwhile surged by 20% to €326,000 when compared to the same month last year. Diarmuid McMahon of Sherry Fitzgerald McMahon in Ennis has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons it's difficult to see the situation resolving itself for at last a few years.

Figures from the Central Statistics Office show the average commuting time in Dublin is just over half an hour. Join our three reporters - Maggie Doyle in her car, Colman O'Sullivan on his bike and Barry Gallagher on a bus to see how three different modes of transport will fare in Dublin's rush-hour.

Joe is joined by Limerick celebrant and legal solemniser Patricia Irwin to discuss the new figures from the Central Statistics Office about what's popular when it comes to weddings.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our reporter Helen O'Donohue spoke to mothers at the baby and toddler group in Ballyogan Library in South Dublin about their name choices. We hear from the Central Statistics Office, Sean O'Connor.

First up on this week's Inside Business are US tariffs. Last Friday, the Supreme Court there ruled that Donald Trump's tariffs from last year via emergency legislation were illegal. Trump responded by introducing a 10 per cent global tariff under separate legislation. So, what does this mean for Irish exporters? And what does it mean for the trade deal agreed last year with the European Union?Cliff Taylor of The Irish Times has been writing about the tariffs decision while Pat Rigney of the Shed Distillery exports gin and whiskey to the American market, which is a huge part of his business. They explain the Supreme Court's decision and outline what the position is right now for Irish exporters in terms of how much they will have to pay in tariffs. Also on this episode, we look at the Central Statistics Office figures published last week that showed the number of employees working remotely declined for three successive quarters to the end of 2025. Although just shy of 1 million workers are still working from home. Louisa Meehan is a HR expert with Woodview HRM and she joins host Ciarán Hancock on the line to tease out whether the tables have turned on hybrid working or if this is just a statistical blip. Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up on this week's Inside Business are US tariffs. Last Friday, the Supreme Court there ruled that Donald Trump's tariffs from last year via emergency legislation were illegal. Trump responded by introducing a 10 per cent global tariff under separate legislation. So, what does this mean for Irish exporters? And what does it mean for the trade deal agreed last year with the European Union?Cliff Taylor of The Irish Times has been writing about the tariffs decision while Pat Rigney of the Shed Distillery exports gin and whiskey to the American market, which is a huge part of his business. They explain the Supreme Court's decision and outline what the position is right now for Irish exporters in terms of how much they will have to pay in tariffs. Also on this episode, we look at the Central Statistics Office figures published last week that showed the number of employees working remotely declined for three successive quarters to the end of 2025. Although just shy of 1 million workers are still working from home. Louisa Meehan is a HR expert with Woodview HRM and she joins host Ciarán Hancock on the line to tease out whether the tables have turned on hybrid working or if this is just a statistical blip. Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cost of making pancakes is up more than 35 per cent in five years. The price of two litres of full fat milk increased by 72 cents, that's up more than 42 per cent, 2 kilograms of flour went up by over 31 per cent or 62 cents . A box of six eggs has gone up by 32 per cent over the same period, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. The CSO did not include the cost of lemons or lemon juice in its survey. Morning Focus' Caitlin Griffin spoke to the Clare public about Pancake Tuesday Picture © Pixabay

David Murphy, RTÉ Economics and Public Affairs Editor, outlines figures from the Central Statistics Office showing how many homes were built last year.

To discuss the details from the Central Statistics Office figures, our economics and public affairs editor David Murphy.

Inflation is now at its highest level in a year and a half. That's according to the latest consumer price index from the Central Statistics Office. Will it be an expensive Christmas? All to discuss with Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk and consumer columnist with the Irish Independent.

Inflation is now at its highest level in a year and a half. That's according to the latest consumer price index from the Central Statistics Office. Will it be an expensive Christmas? All to discuss with Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk and consumer columnist with the Irish Independent.

Sean O'Connor, Statistician with the CSO, analyses the main findings from new figures published by the Central Statistics Office.

A new analysis from the Central Statistics Office shows in one age range, there was a 40% disparity in annual earnings. According to the report, the average Clare person had an income of €48,481 last year, this rises to €54,159 for men and falls to €42,998 for women. To explore this in further detail, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sheila Lynch, Partner Cashin/ Clancy Solicitors on Friday's Morning Focus.

There has  been a 24% increase in the number of drink driving offences caught in the first half of this year. That's according to new data from the Central Statistics Office. So why is the message not ringing through to motorists, and what more needs to be done?   All to discuss with Meghann Scully, Freelance Journalist and Broadcaster.

The number of people in Ireland aged 85 and over is projected to almost quadruple in the next 30 years, according to the Central Statistics Office. But what does that mean for the economics of a country, and how can we adapt? Shane discusses this further with Aedín Doris, Labour Economist and former member of the Pension Commission and member of the Department of Economics at Maynooth University.

Eva Leahy, Statistician in the life events and demography division with the CSO, assesses the population statistics published by the Central Statistics Office today.

There has been an increase in the number of International Protection applicants entering the work force, according to a new study from the Central Statistics Office. The report also noted that non-Irish nationals, which include a number of International Protection applicants, accounted for 21 per cent of all employment in Ireland in the second quarter of this year .We discuss further with Cathal Malone, Immigration lawyer and Head of Legal Research at Thomas Coughlan and Co Solicitors.

There has been a worrying decline in hospitality employment. That's according to the Restaurants Association of Ireland, which represents 3,000 members across restaurants, cafés, gastropubs, and other food-led businesses. The R.A.I. is pointing to the latest Labour Force Survey figures as proof of the economic case for the Government to bring back the reduced 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) figures released by the Central Statistics Office show that, while the data for the first quarter of 2025 suggested growth, driven largely by part-time jobs, the newly published Q2 figures reveal a clear contraction. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Terry O'Connor, Co-owner of Henry's Bistro in Ennis and Frank Landy, of Sweet N Green.

A Clare auctioneer has labelled the total number of house sales closed here in June as 'abysmal'. New figures from the Central Statistics Office show 44 tranactions were recorded in this county throughout the month. Of this, 12 were sold to first time buyers, representing 27% of the total, with 11 of these in Ennis and one recorded in the Shannon LEA. Managing Director of DNG O'Sullivan Hurley in Ennis, Douglas Hurley, has been telling Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady that Irish first time buyer's inability to get on the property market is a worrying trend.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.