Ireland, Israel, and the language of diplomacy: Rewinding the week that was
December 22, 2024 5:10 amDan Mulhall is fluent in the language of diplomacy. After all, he has been speaking it for more than 40... View Article
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Brett Igoe: The organisers need to restore some excitement and unpredictability to the Champions Cup
December 21, 2024 5:30 amThe Heineken Cup has given us unforgettable moments that have become part of the tournament’s history. The “Miracle Match” in... View Article
Grant Thornton UK’s sale is the latest example of private equity’s fervent demand for professional services
December 20, 2024 5:08 amPrivate equity investors are very interested in professional services businesses spanning industries like law, consultancy, and finance right now –... View Article
Thomas Hubert: Only Apple’s money compares with the wealth unlocked by the Kerry deal
December 19, 2024 4:39 pmKerry Group PLC’s shareholders agreed this Thursday to the deal that will see the listed food technology multinational sell its... View Article
Dan O’Brien: Mapping the near-miraculous growth in employment in Ireland
December 19, 2024 5:09 amManagers and corporate executives have their gripes, just like everyone else. For almost all of them, and for those in... View Article
Tara Shine: A turning point in the politics of climate change
December 18, 2024 5:04 am2024 was a significant year for elections worldwide, with over 50 countries going to the polls and more than two... View Article
Anne Harris: Mary Lou McDonald needs to remember who she is, and what that person stands for
December 17, 2024 5:18 amA sense of an ending is pervading Irish politics. And it’s not just the closing of the year. Sinn Féin the... View Article
Paul McArdle: Probation periods and how to navigate them
December 16, 2024 5:50 amA probationary period begins on a new employee’s start date and allows the employer to evaluate the employee’s suitability for... View Article
Labour, coalition, and institutional memory: Rewinding the week that was
December 15, 2024 5:06 amPat Rabbitte is well-schooled in the art of government formation. He was there in 1994 when the Rainbow coalition came... View Article
Mercosur is inching to the finish line once more and Ireland must again pick a side
December 13, 2024 4:10 amA “rebalancing mechanism”. Add that to your glossary of EU-speak. It’s a key tool in European Commission President Ursula von... View Article
