The Irish banks are well-placed, and well-insulated, to deal with a further fall in property valuations but that does not mean that a further decline will not hurt investors.
Keir Starmer has long been a target of attacks from Elon Musk and now he is reportedly considering a donation to Nigel Farage's Reform party. It should act as a timely reminder of the importance of strong rules against international interference.
Investor Eamonn Carey is battling serious illness. As he begins his recovery in Portugal, a host of leading figures in the tech community pay tribute to a generous and empathetic man who has helped countless people.
It may be that Ireland can get away with not defending itself, as it did during the Cold War. But the risks are greater now with Ireland of interest to actors who care nothing about its "neutral" stance.
Yesterday, Ifac and the Central Bank released separate reports on the country’s future economic outlook. Trump’s tax and tariff threats aside, both are clear there are enough domestic challenges to iron out to retain a stable economic position.
A key clash between the parties during the campaign centred on manifesto costings. But when stripped back, the data shows striking similarities in how much they plan to spend and where it will be allocated. Agreeing a Programme for Government won’t be that tricky.
Ireland is 13 years into a rental market crisis. Despite eight years of evidence the strategy of capping rents and diverting demand doesn’t work, not a single party has any real strategy for the rental sector.
Some 1,796 candidates—from junior management to “C” suite level—completed our Candidate Sentiment Survey. The results show the shifting of power from employees to employers.
There was no political earthquake in General Election 2024, no recasting of the Irish political system. A sizable number of people looked at the status quo, and, despite its many deficiencies, decided it was, in the round, their preferred option.
Ahead of the Six Nations, England and Scotland must address lingering issues while Wales face a long road to recovery, while Ireland have struggled with inconsistency, discipline, lineout efficiency, and delivering complete 80-minute performances.
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