Harris takes the purse strings just as Ireland’s golden economic decade may be ending
This week’s Ifac report outlines challenges facing the Irish economy, and the few options facing Simon Harris
As economic storm clouds gather, Simon Harris has big decisions to make
Growth is slowing and the stock market is wobbling - the new Minister for Finance could have a lot on his plate
Scarifying risks and malign scenarios: Five crunch issues facing Simon Harris
Relationship with Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers will be pivotal
Will new housing plan help a first-time buyer on €65,000 to buy a home?
Policy needs to tilt in favour of those needing a home and away from people who already have one
Could Ireland’s remote working rules become more favourable to workers?
Will a 2026 review of the key Irish legislation maintain the right for employers to decide when you can work from home?
A large hole is going to appear in Ireland’s finances - and guess who will be paying?
A new report suggests we have a ten year window before the hole appears, but we can’t afford to bet on it
If you look closely, you can see a Cabinet rift opening on immigration
Simon Harris and Paschal Donohoe have given subtly different, but important, views on the migration system
Tánaiste Simon Harris is trying to have it both ways on the festering immigration debate
Tánaiste Simon Harris is trying to have it both ways on the festering immigration debate
Interest rates have hit the floor. Here are the vital lessons for borrowers
The ECB is holding rates steady, though borrowers will hope the sale of PTSB introduces new competition to the Irish mortgage market
The Government is about to take on the judicial review industry. It needs to win
Judicial reviews to planning decisions are ballooning and worth up to €20m a year to legal sector
How the Irish income tax system hits middle earners
Analysis by the Tax Foundation ranks State’s personal taxation system poorly
Ireland’s squeezed middle and stealthy wealthy pick up the tab for wasteful spending
Is it politically sustainable to keep soaking income tax payers? It might have to be
Will the budget solve the housing crisis?
Apartment construction, the income tax burden and questions of prudence are key issues that have emerged from Budget 2026
Anti-populist budget offers little for middle-income earners
Many will notice the absence of personal tax reliefs, energy credits and double child benefit
Budget 2026: Six key points to watch out for in a politically explosive event
Finance minister Paschal Donohoe has ruled out personal tax cuts in the budget, a decision sure to cause controversy





