Donohoe has already served two terms of two-and-a-half years

The AIB Ireland Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 53.7 from 52.6 in May, marking the highest reading since May 2022

Micheál Martin said it is ‘extremely important’ to be able to provide certainty to the market and investors.

The Republic is among the countries most exposed to US president Donald Trump's sweeping economic policies

There are ‘dark clouds on the horizon’, the Tanaiste warned, as looming US tariffs influenced discussions at the National Economic Dialogue.

Micheál Martin will address the Joint Business Council All-island Business Conference in Dundalk on Thursday.

Figures released by the Central Statistics Office reveal that the domestic economy has showed steady growth.

The ESRI study examines socioeconomic conditions across communities in Ireland.

Ireland is among the countries most exposed to sharp policy changes proposed by US president Donald Trump

The latest ESRI-Shared Island report also identifies a number of areas around employment, childcare, and education.

The Tanaiste’s comments came after US President Donald Trump said he would take the measure to improve domestic production of medicines.

Speaking in Cork on Monday, Mr Martin said tariffs have brought a lot of ‘uncertainty’.

“The European Commission will continue to talk to our member states, will continue to talk to industry and we will plot a careful course forward on that basis," European Commission Spokesperson Olof Gill said.

Global stock markets continued to plunge on Monday as the world reacted to sweeping tariffs imposed on a range of countries by the US

The EU does not want to get into ‘tit-for-tat’ tariffs with the US, the Tanaiste said, as he appealed for calm and de-escalation.

Brexit created a complex set of trading rules for Northern Ireland

Here is the full list of countries facing import taxes to the US.

A cluster of high-tech plants offering well-paid jobs has transformed Carrigtwohil, quadrupling its population in just two decades.

Donald Trump is expected to target EU countries, including Ireland, with tariffs of about 20% on imports into the US

Micheál Martin said the looming tariffs are the ‘most serious issue’ to face the Irish economy.

Gabriel Makhlouf, governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, said that forecasting in a time of ‘extreme uncertainty’ is challenging.

Simon Harris said that Ireland will have to ‘engage’ with its foreign direct investment based in the Republic.

The US was both the largest export and import market for Irish goods in January

A significant proportion of employment, tax receipts and exports all directly dependent on a cluster of US multinational firms.

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers acknowledged Ireland was vulnerable to any tariffs

Peter Burke also said there was a plan in place to deal with any possible US tariffs on the Irish pharmaceutical sector.

Some parts of the economy are still experiencing substantial price jumps.

Napier AI is establishing a new office in Belfast and creating 106 jobs

Sentiment about the general economic outlook and outlook for jobs both weakened compared to December

Ireland is heavily dependent on the taxes and jobs of a cluster of US tech and pharmaceutical multinationals

Concerns about the economic outlook were offset by easing worries around household finances

The Sinn Féin leader has rejected claims that her party intends to ‘raid’ billions of euro set aside in rainy day funds.

It came as C and C Group revealed lower sales for the past half-year as poor summer weather hit demand for cider.

The ESRI study said this was due to opposing effects in the tax and benefits system, education levels and unequal wages.

Holly Cairns said ministers have tried to ‘splash cash around indiscriminately’.

Jack Chambers said Budget 2025 has “the common good at its core” and provides a “unique” opportunity to provide for people and to transform Ireland

The budget will take place on Tuesday.

The spending package will be worth €6.9 billion, while the tax package will total €1.4 billion, according to the Summer Economic Statement

The airline said its engagement with the industrial dispute body was an ‘important step’ in the row over pilots’ pay.

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Research by the ESRI pointed to a 'better-than-expected international outlook'

The AIB S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 53.3 in April, down from 56.6 in March, which is the slowest rate of growth since January