Economic Trends - Economic trends Q4 2025

Economic Trends - Economic trends Q4 2025 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/ en-us 16 Jan 2026 10:29:33 GMT 16 Jan 2026 10:29:33 GMT 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/1joylgu6uav?lang=en?rss=true 80% of respondents expressed confidence in the Irish economy in Q4 2025, the highest level recorded in 2025. 05 Jul 2023 12:00:00 IST 23f915f91d01be93525c63b8dcb04811 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32694128-20220414-090440     80% of respondents expressed confidence in the Irish economy in Q4 2025, the highest level recorded in 2025.    https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/a9/3354e650095ec2b8757d3d.jpg Charity winner https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/wk58ixbae22?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 Aidan Cronin, Resco Resin Bond Solutions. 17 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT 4938184daccbd5eec6aac2f9fbc65512 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694127-20220405-093025 <img align="left" src="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/9d/3a5aba1a1090d8d4282180.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="120" height="43" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""> Thanks to all respondents who contributed to our Economic Trends Survey. The lucky winner of a €200 OptionsCard digital gift card this quarter is         Aidan Cronin, Resco Resin Bond Solutions. Changes to employee numbers https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1d7selp3hf6?lang=en?rss=true In Q4 2025, 66% of respondents reported that their employee numbers remained the same, while 31% saw an increase in employees. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST 4d8ea0a891658f734df8139f42bc0b24 Two Column Articles - Hero Image In Q4 2025, 66% of respondents reported that their employee numbers remained the same, while 31% saw an increase in employees. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/ed/c5955d2679c0768a7e04d5.jpg Barriers to hiring https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1dp230m146p?lang=en?rss=true Of the 41% of respondents with vacancies advertised at present, 40% 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 ce6fb66fcad9019b53134484493898de Two Column Articles - Hero Image Of the 41% of respondents with vacancies advertised at present, 40% 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/shard1/8881/01/4db83a17e946eff0cf22bc.jpg EU Presidency Priorities https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1qbgsptjf9k?lang=en?rss=true Respondents underlined the importance of harnessing the EU Presidency to showcase Ireland as an attractive business location, promote Irish business abroad and deliver tangible regional benefits. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST 72738fe224186b66c8659c29f9ded78f Feature Article Image Right <img align="center" src="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/00/611ec02f42ab2fe00023de.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="379" height="211" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="">   Respondents underlined the importance of harnessing the EU Presidency to showcase Ireland as an attractive business location, promote Irish business abroad and deliver tangible regional benefits.  Survey Results https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/g4ft4dcuqws?lang=en?rss=true The Q4 2025 Economic Trends survey of Cork Chamber members gathered insights into their experience of doing business across October, November and December 2025. Sponsored by PTSB, this edition of the Economic Trends survey asked respondents about their views on EU membership and priorities for Ireland's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026. Advancing economic competitiveness, progressing regulatory simplification and supporting talent and skills, as well as security and defence, emerged as the top priorities for business when it comes to Ireland’s EU Presidency. 09 Oct 2024 12:00:00 IST cd7eede13feec033446787030a72dadb FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694127-20220414-090757 <img align="center" src="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/e7/ac6c784e2423855b347846.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="463" height="195" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="">   The Q4 2025 Economic Trends survey of Cork Chamber members gathered insights into their experience of doing business across October, November and December 2025.   Sponsored by PTSB, this edition of the Economic Trends survey asked respondents about their views on EU membership and priorities for Ireland's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026.    Advancing economic competitiveness, progressing regulatory simplification and supporting talent and skills, as well as security and defence, emerged as the top priorities for business when it comes to Ireland’s EU Presidency. Dining out https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1kay73f0ub3?lang=en?rss=true Respondents were largely positive about Ireland’s EU membership to date, with the Single Market cited as the biggest benefit of membership, followed by infrastructure investment and access to skills and talent. 95% of businesses believe that they will continue to benefit from Ireland's membership of the EU in the long term. 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 IST b1e95d1dc65631f9894b5c0f7a08c8a4 Standard Articles - Image Right Respondents were largely positive about Ireland’s EU membership to date, with the Single Market cited as the biggest benefit of membership, followed by infrastructure investment and access to skills and talent. 95% of businesses believe that they will continue to benefit from Ireland's membership of the EU in the long term.    <img src="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/25/1aed02c28b0f7927e783e8.jpg" width="328" height="164" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="">   Browse Full Results Online https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1cav05uuebe?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 Q4 2025. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST df80ccde01080fefe2e166501e61bd4e 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 Q4 2025.   https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/63/319578e1d8f64648103264.png Browse results here https://www.corkchamber.ie/quarterly-economic-trends/