Ireland’s politicians could not resist a bit of bank-bashing in an election week
Cliff Taylor
Cliff Taylor columns
The State risks losing out as a bidding war breaks out for major projects between the big countries, including huge subsidies for US companies to encourage them to invest at home
The Department of Housing’s reply to the landmark report was to say that most of what it called for is already being done, If so, why is the commission calling for a ‘radical reset’?
Intel is selling a stake in its Irish plant - how much of the money is invested here will be an indication of whether Ireland’s appeal is waning
Lack of funding forces colleges to charge heavily for accommodation, get in high-paying students from outside the EU and try to milk cash from features like the Book of Kells
Three new developments in housing emerged this week - and not one of them is good news for anyone trying to buy a home
A country which has prospered for many years from being all things to all people is facing some new and difficult questions, particularly if Donald Trump is the next US president
The cocktail called the “budget bonanza” features some reasonable pre-budget suggestions sloshing around with some very poor ones
Falling interest rates will, of course, help prospective buyers too. But they are buying into a market that’s only getting hotter
Irish unity report highlights how analysis of the costs and potential pay-offs is now required
The new Taoiseach can bring fresh energy, but has he new ideas that can improve the lives of the younger voters the party is desperate to attract ?
If Trump returns, the risk will be of a more extreme presidency, featuring aggressive policies on trade and investment with unpredictable consequences for the Irish economy
The lights are not flashing red — but they are now on orange
Many homeowners want to move, but the most severe lack of supply seen in many years is making it impossible for most of them to find a property
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