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If Ireland wants to get over the looming transition to an older population, it should look at how it embraces automation technologies such as robotics and AI.

Official Ireland's view is that the country will grow slowly. In reality, as the census shows, Ireland is one of the fastest-growing countries in Europe. This failure to plan for growth has had catastrophic consequences for Irish infrastructure – not least its housing.

The fundamental economics of a country like Ireland is a lot like gravity. You can ignore it for a while, but eventually, it will get you.