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Full coverage: Politics

Moriarty, Lowry, and the art of political convenience: Rewinding the week that was

Time passes. The world moves on. Yet the report of the Moriarty tribunal should not be diminished by time. It still stands as the authoritative version of events, even if it is politically convenient to ignore it.

Ian Kehoe
12th Jan, 2025 - 6 min read

2024 in 24 podcasts: Interviews that tell the story of the year

Over the past year, we have launched four podcast series and carried a range of bespoke podcasts with authors, politicians, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. Here is a selection of 24 podcasts capturing the mood and stories of 2024.

Ian Kehoe
30th Dec, 2024 - 21 min read

The power of voice: 24 pieces of comment from 2024

Our roster of top writers and opinion formers wrote extensively on the big stories of 2024 – and on many topics that sadly do not get enough attention. Here is a selection.

Ian Kehoe
27th Dec, 2024 - 21 min read

In their own words: 24 interviews from 2024

Over the past year, we have published hundreds of interviews with business leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians and policymakers. Here is a selection of 24.

Ian Kehoe
26th Dec, 2024 - 23 min read

Tara Shine: A turning point in the politics of climate change

The next government will lead Ireland towards the 2030 deadline for major climate targets. New ministers and leaders will determine whether Ireland is liable for EU fines and how competitive Irish businesses are amid growing global sustainability rules.

Tara Shine
18th Dec, 2024 - 7 min read

Donohoe on Vat rates, waste and the case for a new Department of Infrastructure

Fine Gael’s finance spokesperson argues that personal tax cuts would not increase Ireland’s exposure to global risks and welcomes new faces among voters and party colleagues.

Thomas Hubert
22nd Nov, 2024 - 12 min read

Banking on a windfall, PRSI rebates, and stakes in wind farms: Pearse Doherty on Sinn Féin’s €59bn manifesto

Pearse Doherty is confident Exchequer surpluses will fund his party’s “catch-up programme” on housing and other capital spending.

Thomas Hubert
21st Nov, 2024 - 12 min read

Candidates regard Apple’s back taxes as secure, but do they realise future ones are not?

Political parties are competing hard on how they will spend windfall corporation tax, but it is hard to see what any of them would do if it dried up.

T. Hubert and J. Keane
13th Nov, 2024 - 6 min read

A new international reality awaits the next government after a historic year of elections

Simon Harris joined a vast array of political premiers to trigger elections in 2024. The results of some will have an enormous impact on the new Government's in-tray.

Michael Cogley
8th Nov, 2024 - 4 min read

Trump Two: What Irish business can expect

From tariffs to oil prices and corporation tax, the ripples created by the US election have begun to make their way across the Atlantic. The Currency’s writers have been anticipating them.

Thomas Hubert
6th Nov, 2024 - 5 min read
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