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.
The commercial backlash against Conor McGregor has not yet made it to the US. But, in a country that elected a convicted felon president, will a decision made in the civil courts of Ireland resonate?
The imminent closure of Ireland's NDRC accelerator comes as the spoils of the success of Britain's fintech strategy came into focus last week. A major OECD report shows where Ireland could take inspiration from its international peers.
Skilfully mining the lessons of history to illuminate the challenges of today, Rory Stewart began by making the provocative comment that the victory of Trump in 2024 is much more consequential for the world than his triumph in 2016.
Between start-ups and multinationals, established privately-held domestic companies drive one third of the economy. Often overlooked, they risk falling behind.
The promises the three party leaders will discuss tonight are being largely funded by tax receipts from US corporations. And those receipts are under renewed pressure with Donald Trump's proposed tariffs.
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