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Full coverage: Politics

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

Election campaigning is still in the era of the Gutenberg press. Bring on broadcast political ads

Ireland’s legislation on political adverting is no longer relevant to the 21st century. It is time for the political parties to come down from the pole.

Willie O'Reilly
4th Nov, 2024 - 4 min read

Labour’s first budget is a reminder of the healthy condition of Ireland’s coffers

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled plans for heavy capital investment funded by widespread borrowing. It is in stark relief to the budget surplus and wealth fund investments unveiled in Dublin earlier in the month.

Michael Cogley
30th Oct, 2024 - 4 min read

Thomas Hubert: Ireland bridged the transatlantic gap on corporate tax. Regulation is a bigger challenge

Europe is reeling from the Draghi report, which pitches heavy business regulation against competitiveness. In this new race with the US, Ireland wants to carve out a niche again.

Thomas Hubert
30th Oct, 2024 - 6 min read

The King and I: Wilbur Ross on Trump, Putin, and saving Bank of Ireland

At 79, Wilbur Ross, dubbed ‘the King of Bankruptcy” on Wall Street, became the oldest-ever cabinet member when he served under Donald Trump. He talks about politics, business, and how he helped save one of Ireland’s biggest banks.

Tom Lyons
19th Oct, 2024 - 12 min read

“If we had announced where all those billions are going, you’d accuse us of electioneering”

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe delivered a surplus budget days before chairing a meeting of Eurogroup nations plagued by deficits. He responds to critics and defends a longer-term approach to complex funding needs.

Thomas Hubert
5th Oct, 2024 - 5 min read

Thomas Hubert: Budget 2025 is designed to future-proof Ireland. Is the State ready?

The Government is in an unprecedented position where it can afford to both buy the upcoming election and plan for the country's future infrastructure. This lucky draw presents its own challenges.

Thomas Hubert
1st Oct, 2024 - 7 min read

The land tax fiasco is inexcusable déjà vu: Rewinding the week that was

In pretending to discover the unintended consequences of the residential zoned land tax on farmers, the Government has found a reason to push back its collection. The same issues were raised – and resolved – over six years ago.

Thomas Hubert
25th Aug, 2024 - 6 min read

How is climate faring in 2024 elections? A mid-year review

As Kamala Harris prepares to face a climate-sceptic Donald Trump in the US, new green policies are emerging in the EU and other countries where this mammoth global electoral year is further advanced.

Tara Shine
19th Aug, 2024 - 7 min read

Ineffective, dangerous and ill-considered: Citizenship revocation only serves the far right

By introducing two-tier citizenship, the restoration of government powers to strip dual nationals of their Irish passport falls into the trap that led so many French voters towards the National Rally.

Thomas Hubert
16th Jul, 2024 - 5 min read
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