Derek Moran to leave post at helm of Department of FinanceSecretary general will depart in July, with his successor facing big economic challengesThu Feb 25 2021 - 14:35
Personal injury guidelines could pave way to cheaper insuranceJudicial Council considering move, although some judges are thought to have reservationsThu Feb 25 2021 - 00:01
Vaccines and reopening: What the months ahead might look likeThe best and worst-case scenarios under the latest Government planWed Feb 24 2021 - 16:01
Covid-19: Special funds likely to be spent by summer due to restrictions extensionCliff Taylor: Additional cost of Level 5 constraints is about €1bn a monthTue Feb 23 2021 - 13:27
Cliff Taylor: What will your office look like when you go back?Smart Money: Will everybody have to be vaccinated? And can employers demand it?Sun Feb 21 2021 - 11:00
Cliff Taylor: Ulster Bank exit pulls State even deeper into banking mireBanks face a wave of bad debts from the economic shakeouot after Covid-19Sat Feb 20 2021 - 01:10
Vaccine rollout: When will different groups of the population get their jab?Government’s hope to have all adults innoculated by September reliant on suppliesMon Feb 15 2021 - 12:13
Cliff Taylor: Ireland can – and must – get all adults vaccinated by SeptemberScotland, now vaccinating 60,000 a day, shows a rapid ramp-up can be achievedSat Feb 13 2021 - 10:13
Can Ireland rely on super-low interest rates to manage Covid-19 debt?Smart Money: The future of interest rates is the biggest economic question in decadesThu Feb 11 2021 - 12:30
Cliff Taylor: North must seek Brexit opportunities not just problemsPolitical challenge is to navigate NI’s future without being drowned by noiseSat Feb 06 2021 - 01:10
Covid-19: What are the vaccination timelines for the months ahead?The vaccine plan has been reshaped, and a massive ramping up is planned into the SpringSat Feb 06 2021 - 01:00
HSE plans to vaccinate over-70s at large GP practices and dedicated centresDecision to use Pfizer and Moderna vaccines on those over 70 leads to ‘re-tooling’ of planFri Feb 05 2021 - 01:00
Cliff Taylor: How come Irish wealth has risen to record high during pandemic?Smart Money: Household debts on a steady downward trend since hitting €210bn in 2008Thu Feb 04 2021 - 12:14
Explainer: So, when will you get vaccinated? It’s slowly getting clearerSupply delays mean a rapid acceleration in vaccinations is unlikely before AprilTue Feb 02 2021 - 17:11
Cliff Taylor: What happens when the ECB turns off the magic money tap?Paying for a bigger State would not be a repeat of austeritySat Jan 30 2021 - 01:05
When will you be vaccinated? Four key questionsPlanned vaccine rollout depends on supply – and that’s where doubt is creeping inThu Jan 28 2021 - 19:59
When will we fly again? Nobody knowsSmart money: The future of aviation – and Ireland’s international connections – now cloudedThu Jan 28 2021 - 11:58
Cliff Taylor: It's looking like a staycation once again in 2021Big debate on quarantine and controls ahead here as international rules tighten quicklySat Jan 23 2021 - 01:10
The lockdown may squash the virus but what will it mean for Ireland's economy?Smart Money: This lockdown is likely to go on for months and be unwound slowlyThu Jan 21 2021 - 11:45
This Covid-19 lockdown must be the last - even if that means it lasts longerCliff Taylor: Battle we face before vaccine cavalry arrives is looking more difficultSat Jan 16 2021 - 06:00
Should empty-nesters be encouraged to move to smaller homes ?Smart Money: Majority of Irish people live in homes too large for their needsThu Jan 14 2021 - 11:08
Ireland awarded over €1bn from EU fund to offset Brexit impactSupport being provided to offest effects of Britain leaving bloc on exports and sectors such as fishingWed Jan 13 2021 - 06:59
Small businesses warned about dangers of unregulated investmentsCollapse of German property investment scheme has left many SMEs with lossesTue Jan 12 2021 - 18:19
Will most of us be vaccinated by the summer or will it drag on into autumn?We face a difficult interim period as we wait for the slow roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccineSat Jan 09 2021 - 01:10
Can Ireland just keep borrowing at negative interest rates?Smart Money: Ireland sold €5.5bn debt this week at a negative rate. What does this mean for the State’s finances?Thu Jan 07 2021 - 12:58
Brexit problems hit Irish deliveries from food distribution hubs in BritainRules of origin also affect imports of UK flourWed Jan 06 2021 - 10:49
We know Brexit will cost Ireland – but it brings big opportunities tooGrowth will be lowered initially but the long-term impact may be more subtleSat Jan 02 2021 - 05:09
How well will the Irish economy recover in 2021?Speed of the vaccine rollout is now the key economic variable for this yearFri Jan 01 2021 - 16:00
Brexit: What you need to know about what changes from January 1stQ&A: From shopping costs to fishing, here is your guide the EU-UK dealFri Jan 01 2021 - 10:55
Cliff Taylor: ECB has provided the vaccine for our precarious public financesA rocky road lies ahead in early 2021, but beyond that the outlook is improvingSat Dec 26 2020 - 01:10
Ireland’s economic year: The pain has most definitely not been equally shared2020 in review: You can’t turn an economy off and on again without massive damageSat Dec 26 2020 - 01:00
Irish economy dodges a bullet as Brexit trade deal agreedTrade deal between the EU and UK means damaging tariffs will be avoidedThu Dec 24 2020 - 17:33
Stranded Irish hauliers face dumping product over French travel banUp to 250 lorries stuck in England because of measures to halt new coronavirus strainSun Dec 20 2020 - 22:23
Cliff Taylor: Affordable housing scheme will push up pricesIn many cases you are really just putting money into the pockets of those sellingSat Dec 19 2020 - 01:00
Can house prices hold up after Covid-19?Smart Money: Prices resilient so far, but next year could bring a different storyThu Dec 17 2020 - 11:16
Q&A: What is the story with the cost of public sector pensions?A guide to what you need to know about the rising cost of the State’s pension liabilityWed Dec 16 2020 - 18:02
Vote on contentious EU-Canada trade deal deferred after Green TD concernsNeasa Hourigan and Patrick Costello said they would vote against ratification of CETAMon Dec 14 2020 - 22:32
Cliff Taylor: I am afraid this Brexit business is going to hurtConsumers will quickly feel the impact of Brexit, deal or no dealSat Dec 12 2020 - 01:10
Supports for food exporters being considered in event of no-deal BrexitGovernment looking to repurpose schemes set up to help businesses cope with Covid-19Fri Dec 11 2020 - 17:34
What will a no-deal Brexit mean for Ireland's economy and businesses?As the final deadline looms what is at stake for the economy, businesses and jobsFri Dec 11 2020 - 05:28
A no-deal Brexit is on the cards, but what would that mean for everyday life?‘If there are delays in France, you’ll see it sooner or later on the M50’Thu Dec 10 2020 - 13:21
How did Coca-Cola pay a tax rate of just 1.4% in Ireland?Smart Money: Our tax rules meant this country was a vital link in the chain of tax avoidanceThu Dec 10 2020 - 11:58
Deal or no deal: What are the key differences post-Brexit for Ireland?Failure to reach agreement between UK and EU would hit trade and hurt consumersTue Dec 08 2020 - 09:01
Is remote working here to stay after the Covid-19 crisis is over ?Smart Money: More flexible working is likely, but what will it mean for your life?Sun Dec 06 2020 - 18:55
Cliff Taylor: Deal or no deal, massive trade change loomsEleventh hour brings us face to face with hard Brexit, disruption and high costsSat Dec 05 2020 - 05:10
Cliff Taylor: Maybe this will actually be the crucial week for Brexit talksSeemingly intractable problem of fisheries will require pragmatism and imaginationSat Nov 28 2020 - 01:10
There was no vaccine for Anglo: Why the last crisis was differentThen and now: 10 years after an Irish government lost our economic sovereigntySat Nov 28 2020 - 01:00
Cliff Taylor: Deal or no deal we are now heading for a hard BrexitSmart Money: Whatever happens the economy will be hitThu Nov 26 2020 - 13:09
French move highlights dangers for Ireland in brewing tax warFrance demanding tax payments from US tech groups including Facebook and AmazonWed Nov 25 2020 - 13:13
Cliff Taylor: Fewer Covid-19 anecdotes and more evidence pleaseToxic three-way relationship between Government, Nphet and business is not helpingSat Nov 21 2020 - 06:00
