Economic Trends - Economic trends Q3 2025

Economic Trends - Economic trends Q3 2025 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/ en-us 03 Oct 2025 10:24:21 IST 03 Oct 2025 10:24:21 IST https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/rss.xml Newsweaver conor@corkchamber.ie (Cork Chamber of Commerce) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Business Confidence https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1wa7yt82xdc?lang=en?rss=true 73% of respondents expressed confidence in the Irish economy in Q3 2025, on a par with recent surveys. 05 Jul 2023 12:00:00 IST edf8cbab19b01bed8aaf9a4f35fd2668 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32694128-20220414-090440     73% of respondents expressed confidence in the Irish economy in Q3 2025, on a par with recent surveys.   https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/be/d073c43b89ece5b5ccf0c1.jpg Competitiveness priorities https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/pu8husnk62o?lang=en?rss=true Respondents highlighted the importance of Garda visibility, the design of public realm spaces and the availability of transport at night when it comes to feeling safe in Cork city. Maintaining and enhancing safety in Cork city centre will be critical to further improving Cork’s night-time economy and events offering. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST 9731c6c6e7f932889a1d688025c5e467 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32694133-20220405-141712 Respondents highlighted the importance of Garda visibility, the design of public realm spaces and the availability of transport at night when it comes to feeling safe in Cork city.   Maintaining and enhancing safety in Cork city centre will be critical to further improving Cork’s night-time economy and events offering. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/03/f71c93e3864c095c4b75b5.jpg Changes to employee numbers https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/13fqzkw8kot?lang=en?rss=true In Q3 2025, 63% of respondents reported that their employee numbers remained the same, while 26% saw an increase in employees. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST 367784219c8d692326b6dd448bf4daac Two Column Articles - Hero Image In Q3 2025, 63% of respondents reported that their employee numbers remained the same, while 26% saw an increase in employees. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/c8/e091bf42d7b05d1299f3c3.jpg Barriers to hiring https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/87c8bsxoml3?lang=en?rss=true Of the 42% of respondents with vacancies advertised at present, 33% reported difficulties with filling these roles (with roles remaining vacant for 3 months or more). Specialist skills shortages emerged as the top barrier to filling vacancies. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST f1128cc754d116fa5a79f4a5eb1ea262 Two Column Articles - Hero Image Of the 42% of respondents with vacancies advertised at present, 33% reported difficulties with filling these roles (with roles remaining vacant for 3 months or more). Specialist skills shortages emerged as the top barrier to filling vacancies. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/95/2cc86ea55cc054aec1579e.jpg trends https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1h3qh243qk0?lang=en?rss=true According to the survey results, providing more dedicated events spaces in Cork would support local businesses, attract more visitors to Cork and strengthen the region’s overall competitiveness by attracting investment and talent. 09 Jul 2025 12:00:00 IST d2d5c82e6bf49b2513b195f58571157d Feature Article Image Right <img align="center" src="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/31/38b8dea08d775302587880.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="304" height="256" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="">   According to the survey results, providing more dedicated events spaces in Cork would support local businesses, attract more visitors to Cork and strengthen the region’s overall competitiveness by attracting investment and talent.  Survey Results https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1n2gd85azrw?lang=en?rss=true [ https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sp8ZTfC2k5k ] The Q3 2025 Economic Trends survey of Cork Chamber members gathered insights into their experiences of doing business across July, August and September 2025. Sponsored by PTSB, this edition of the Economic Trends survey asked respondents about their views on Cork's night-time economy and events offering. 09 Oct 2024 12:00:00 IST 4e57bb8f4f9eda95ec035b853653719b FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694127-20220414-090757 [ https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sp8ZTfC2k5k ]   The Q3 2025 Economic Trends survey of Cork Chamber members gathered insights into their experiences of doing business across July, August and September 2025.   Sponsored by PTSB, this edition of the Economic Trends survey asked respondents about their views on Cork's night-time economy and events offering.  Dining out https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/6sb7r3tx9pw?lang=en?rss=true Dining out emerged as the most popular reason for spending time in Cork city centre, cited by 68% of respondents. Attending arts and cultural events, as well as live music performances, is also a key reason for spending time in the city. 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 IST 17062211bd6f2a9fe5f9988156fcf96b Standard Articles - Image Right <img align="center" src="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/ab/196497f362bb5c7963e55e.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="300" height="201" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="">   Dining out emerged as the most popular reason for spending time in Cork city centre, cited by 68% of respondents.    Attending arts and cultural events, as well as live music performances, is also a key reason for spending time in the city. Browse Full Results Online https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1xdgeuzb39k?lang=en?rss=true View more stats and results from our latest Economic Trends, which captures a snapshot of business experiences and of the overall operating landscape at the close of Q3 2025. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST 744b3600e2d3e173bfa31f4c2dfb0f4e FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694126-20220711-152607 View more stats and results from our latest Economic Trends, which captures a snapshot of business experiences and of the overall operating landscape at the close of Q3 2025. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/55/ba818f2bea471ab2907a81.png Browse results here https://www.corkchamber.ie/quarterly-economic-trends/ Charity winner https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1943pemer3z?lang=en?rss=true Thanks to all respondents who contributed to our Economic Trends Survey. The lucky winner of a €200 OptionsCard digital gift card this quarter is Kevin Cottrell, Old Oak Bar. 17 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT ad7751f3093dbb01e85d73379ceaee09 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694126-20220711-152607 Thanks to all respondents who contributed to our Economic Trends Survey. The lucky winner of a €200 OptionsCard digital gift card this quarter is Kevin Cottrell, Old Oak Bar.