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: Projections for 2026 inflation have been revised upward to 2.9% , primarily driven by a 30% spike in oil and 57% jump in gas futures prices compared to late 2025.

The following report covers the status of the Irish economy, the national football team, and language policy as of late April 2026.

: Employment remains strong with a record 2.57 million payrolled employees as of February 2026, a 2.4% year-on-year increase. Unemployment is low at 4.7% . : Projections for 2026 inflation have been revised

: In the Irish Premiership, Larne secured their third title in four years with a historic 8-0 win over Dungannon Swifts in late April 2026. Irish Language and Public Policy

Ireland's economy continues to show resilience despite significant global headwinds and high volatility in pharmaceutical exports. Unemployment is low at 4

New legislation and strategic plans aim to normalize the use of the Irish language in daily public life. Quarterly Bulletin Q1 2026 | Central Bank of Ireland

: Ireland’s prospects for the 2026 World Cup received a "massive boost" following back-to-back qualification wins over Poland in April 2026. New legislation and strategic plans aim to normalize

: Completions reached 36,300 in 2025 and are expected to rise to 37,500 in 2026 . However, this remains below the estimated 50,000 units needed annually to address the national housing shortage.