If Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael continue business as usual, the next government will quickly be in trouble
Forget the talk about the rotating Taoiseach, serious strategic issues now face Ireland and getting more efficient at delivery of housing, infrastructure and public services is vital
If you feel you can’t afford an EV, you could be right
The State plans to have 850,000 electric vehicles on Irish roads by 2030 – but right now there are about 125,000 and sales have fallen sharply. What’s to be done?
Getting a third party into government turns on key economic issues
A different emphasis on economic policy agenda is in store depending on which coalition route is chosen by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
Five things on the next minister for finance’s to do list
Ireland is an ‘unbelievably rich’ country with the infrastructure of a poor one. And dark clouds are gathering on the horizon
If our finances go flat, how will Ireland pay its bills?
Ireland’s tax take has been soaring, but if revenues from big multinationals fall off it is important to know what leeway is there to help take the hit
There’s one question which none of the political parties want to answer
When Labour is preaching prudence, you know we’ve got a problem
Costing the election manifestos: Making sense of the billions being thrown out by parties to win your vote
Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have both similarities and key differences in their spending plans - but will any of them be able to afford to keep their promises?
The key decisions now facing Donald Trump which will have a big impact on the Irish economy
The president-elect faces big calls on his high tariff agenda, with many key advisers calling for early moves to lay down a marker
All the manifestos have now been published. Here’s what you need to know about party promises
Election 2024: Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin manifestos all contain generous ‘good times’ spending
I’ve read what Trump’s trade tsar says about the ‘tiny island nation’ of Ireland. It’s not good
The intentions of the new administration are clear. If the promised heavy tariffs on goods entering the US from the EU are imposed, this is a big hit to our economic model
Election campaign got off to spluttering start on economic and budget issues. Here is what it all means
Among the variables in financial planning is the election of Donald Trump and his potential impact on foreign direct investment and tax
Election manifesto analysis: Fianna Fáil would entrust housing to the NTMA. Could it work?
The sticky question of how to get things done will be key in this election campaign
Donald Trump and the threat to Ireland’s economic model
As the new US president targets the European Union, Ireland is likely to find itself in some uncomfortable positions
Election 2024: Will the public finances allow the spending spree to continue for the next government?
Government has breached its own 5 per cent spending limit each year since its introduction
Ireland will be affected by Donald Trump’s presidency. Here’s what to expect
Donald Trump has pledged to implement big economic, political and security changes. How is Ireland likely to be affected?