https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 08 Apr 2026 09:04:58 +0100Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41823734.htmlOil prices plunge below $100, stocks surge after US-Iran ceasefire2026-04-08T07:14:00+01:002026-04-08T07:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US and Iran agree to a conditional two-week ceasefire, immediately plunging oil prices below $100US and Iran agree to a conditional two-week ceasefire, immediately plunging oil prices below $100Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41823416.htmlThere’s a real opening for it’: Cork discount store eyes rollout after early success2026-04-08T06:00:00+01:002026-04-08T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Owner of Cork discount retail warehouse plans store rolloutOwner of Cork discount retail warehouse plans store rolloutExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41823488.htmlTax receipts rise by €700m as households and businesses seek further support measures2026-04-07T16:30:00+01:002026-04-07T16:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/State recorded a €200m deficit after transfers to rainy day fundsState recorded a €200m deficit after transfers to rainy day fundsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41823395.htmlGrocery inflation hits 6.5% with 'additional price increases' ahead due to Iran war2026-04-07T14:39:00+01:002026-04-07T14:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Analysis also reveals that 26% of Irish shoppers now 'describe themselves as financially struggling'Analysis also reveals that 26% of Irish shoppers now 'describe themselves as financially struggling'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41823392.htmlCompetitiveness, cost of living and housing among key priorities for Cork businesses in Budget 20272026-04-07T14:26:00+01:002026-04-07T14:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Geopolitical disruption and global trade uncertainty were cited as the top three emerging challenges for Cork businesses over the next three to five yearsGeopolitical disruption and global trade uncertainty were cited as the top three emerging challenges for Cork businesses over the next three to five yearsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41823317.htmlCentral Bank notes rise in cryptocurrency spending as overall value of card payments totals €8.75bn2026-04-07T12:09:00+01:002026-04-07T12:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/February saw quasi cash spending rise by almost 5% to over €13.5m, the Central Bank of Ireland foundFebruary saw quasi cash spending rise by almost 5% to over €13.5m, the Central Bank of Ireland foundExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41823275.htmlStart-up formations rise 14% despite economic volatility2026-04-07T10:16:00+01:002026-04-07T10:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/High growth sectors such as computing and manufacturing drove start-up growthHigh growth sectors such as computing and manufacturing drove start-up growthExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41823548.htmlCork ice-cream firm Silver Pail's multimillion euro takeover is approved2026-04-07T08:40:00+01:002026-04-07T08:40:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Spanish giant Grupo Alacant's multimillion-euro takeover of Cork's Silver Pail ice cream is cleared, promising local investment and €300m sales.Spanish giant Grupo Alacant's multimillion-euro takeover of Cork's Silver Pail ice cream is cleared, promising local investment and €300m sales.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41822870.htmlSlowdown in Irish services sector as Iran fears weigh on businesses2026-04-07T00:05:00+01:002026-04-07T00:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Latest PMI shows new business activity growing at slowest in six monthsLatest PMI shows new business activity growing at slowest in six monthsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41822942.htmlMichael Healy-Rae's property firm receives €1.33m for accommodating Ukrainians2026-04-06T17:42:00+01:002026-04-06T17:42:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Recently published Dáil Register of Interests shows Mr Healy-Rae remains the biggest landlord in the Dáil, owning 28 properties and pieces of landRecently published Dáil Register of Interests shows Mr Healy-Rae remains the biggest landlord in the Dáil, owning 28 properties and pieces of landExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/