Ronan Smyth

Business Journalist with the Irish Examiner

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Currently working as a Business Reporter with the Irish Examiner. Graduated with a BA in Journalism with First Class Honours from Dublin Institute of Technology. Former Press Officer for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in Trinity College Dublin. Additional skills include Skilled in First Aid, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL),and Manual Handling.

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Irish electricity price increase to outpace EU counterparts

Irish electricity price increase to outpace EU counterparts Energy cost increases in Ireland have dramatically outpaced the general rate of inflation as well as that of other European countries over the last three decades, making Irish consumers' annual b... See more

irishexaminer.com•Ronan Smyth•Jan 9, 2026

Insolvencies to hit 900 this year amid rising cost of doing business

Insolvencies to hit 900 this year amid rising cost of doing business Professional services firm Deloitte has forecast the number of corporate insolvencies to reach 900 during 2026 as ongoing cost challenges are expected to have a “disproportionate effect”... See more

irishexaminer.com•Ronan Smyth•Jan 9, 2026

November tourism figures up 13%

November tourism figures up 13% Visitor numbers to Ireland saw a strong rebound in November with a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2024, but figures for the year still lag well behind, new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows. I... See more

irishexaminer.com•Ronan Smyth•Jan 8, 2026

Confidence in food export growth sees 'marked decline'

Confidence in food export growth sees 'marked decline' There has been a “marked decline” in food and drink exporter confidence over potential growth in the coming year despite the sector hitting new highs of €19bn in exports during 2025, a report by Bord ... See more

irishexaminer.com•Ronan Smyth•Jan 7, 2026

Almost a third of Irish holidaymakers travel without insurance

Almost a third of Irish holidaymakers travel without insurance Irish people spent on average nearly €2,500 on flights and accommodation on their holidays in 2025 with 30% deciding to travel without insurance, new research from the Competition and Consumer... See more

irishexaminer.com•Ronan Smyth•Jan 7, 2026

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Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism at Technological University DublinGraduated: 2016

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Irish electricity price increase to outpace EU counterparts

Insolvencies to hit 900 this year amid rising cost of doing business

November tourism figures up 13%

Confidence in food export growth sees 'marked decline'

Almost a third of Irish holidaymakers travel without insurance

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Irish electricity price increase to outpace EU counterparts

Insolvencies to hit 900 this year amid rising cost of doing business

November tourism figures up 13%

Confidence in food export growth sees 'marked decline'

Almost a third of Irish holidaymakers travel without insurance

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