Donald Trump is right for once. The EU is soft on slave labour
Surely we are past the point of cutting sweatshops some slack?
Economy
Departments face sanctions for spending breaches, Chambers warns
Minister for Public Expenditire Jack Chambers warns ministers they are now the architects of their own fiscal space
Bioeconomy has many meanings and plenty of potential in all its forms
Organic ‘waste’ can create clean energy, green fertilisers, harm-free plastics and even food
The Iran war is making noodles costlier 7,000km away
Some staple dishes in Asia are no longer as affordable to purchase or prepare
How bad would an AI crash really be for Ireland?
Department of Finance’s attempt to gauge potential damage is limited but useful
Ireland’s Potemkin budget: figures belong in the fiction section of the library
The only certainty is that Ireland will continue to rely on rising corporate tax revenues to pay the bills at the end of the year
Google operations add €10bn to Irish economy, research finds
Company unveils latest building in Dublin, The Bakery, and says AI will ‘transform’ rather than threaten jobs
‘Super passport’ would drive growth for Irish companies, study finds
So-called 28th regime would allow companies to operate across all EU member states under a common set of rules
The Common Good Economy: An elegant examination of the direction we want states to sail in
Mariana Mazzucato’s positive work reminds the reader of the need for optimism around what the state can do, but big issues are not fully addressed
Precarious work leads to a rapid increase in ‘vulnerable jobs’ rate in Ireland
Rate of ‘employment vulnerability’ increased by more than 60% in decade after financial crisis, EuroFound says
AI-related trade a bright spot for Ireland amid Trump tariffs ‘whiplash effect’, says Ibec
But outlook for Irish economy remains ‘volatile’ amid uncertainty around global energy prices
One of the most infuriating aspects of work sycophants is they keep succeeding
But treating colleagues badly might not be quite as helpful as some of the worst offenders think
NTMA hits two thirds of maximum funding aim for this year with bond sale
Agency has issued €9.5 billion of benchmark bonds in 2026
Irish home completions predicted to hit 75,000 units a year, but not until 2035
Davy says long wait will leave a shortfall of about 210,000 homes by then
Harris defends likely borrowing for funds even as Irish interest bill set to double
National Treasury Management Agency warns that interest bill on track to double to about €6bn
New company formations hit record high as IT start-ups surge
Number of new start-ups advance 13% to almost 15,000 in first half of 2026
The Italian villages and towns hoping to attract Irish retirees
Incentive aims to bring new life to towns in central and southern Italy hit by depopulation and economic stagnation
Irish tech sector continues to grow at fast pace despite waves of job cuts
Fastest expansion recorded since November, AIB index shows
We’re ready to do a deal on public servants’ pay - and everything is on the table
Government ‘ready and willing for intensive discussions’ to build consensus with unions and staff representatives
Grafton share buy-backs to hit £455m since 2022 as it starts latest phase of purchases
Shares in Grafton have are down about 36 per cent from their 2022 highs
Two-thirds of investors plan to expand in Ireland over next year, says EY
Surge in R&D investment confirms Irish shift to knowledge economy, consultancy says
Look under the hood. There are ‘echoes of 2006’ in the Irish economy
Trump says Iran peace deal has averted ‘worldwide depression’ but closer to home experts worry prices will continue to rise regardless
Wellbeing report paints complex picture of economic progress and growing inequality
While younger people have benefited from strong employment, they have the lowest incomes and are less likely to own their own home
Irish job ads requiring AI-related skills jumped 60% last year, PwC says
Some 2.3 per cent of postings mentioned AI skills in 2024, the firm said
Grafton chief bets on ‘PIIGS’ boom as northern European markets stall
Ireland has replaced Britain as Grafton’s main earning market in recent years and group has high hopes for Iberian air conditioning investments
ECB raises rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war stokes inflation
ECB is first big central bank to hike rates since Iran war
Irish industrial production slumps after 2025 tariff rush
Manufacturing tumbles in latest wild swing in Irish economic data
The Irish Times view on the latest economic data: Ireland’s economic exceptionalism on display
Irish GDP and tax figures are attracting wider international attention
Don’t worry about a 12% fall in GDP, but watch unemployment closely
Latest huge move in Irish economic data highlights how multinationals distort GDP numbers
Just 10% of households hold almost half of Irish total net wealth
Household wealth now equivalent of entire GDP of Turkey
GDP shrank record 12% in the first quarter but domestic economy grew, official data shows
When multinationals are stripped out, domestic economy grew with gross national product up 1.5%
Twice as hard to afford a home in Dublin as Belfast, new CSO data shows
Report comparing economies North and South shows greater earnings mean taxes on income are higher in the Republic
Donald Trump’s tariff and tax policies likely to outlive his term, Irish exporters warned
Picture ‘could worsen for Ireland’ if Republicans retain Congress majority in midterm elections, says expert
AI is coming for tech jobs, but what will it mean for the Irish economy?
In the News podcast: Meta staff in Ireland face cull of 350 jobs and more firms may follow suit
Job growth set to significantly fall short of Government targets, according to internal report
Report says amount of labour supply a ‘real constraint’ to creating 300,000 extra jobs by 2030
Ireland is facing a cocktail of uncertainty - two key signs this week need to be heeded
More tech cutbacks are likely and Ireland’s jobs market is stalling- a response is needed
Ironic that data centres are contributing to job cuts in the world’s data centre capital
Ireland’s problem is not a lack of State planning, but rather planning that concentrates on making the country a profitable environment for foreign investment
Irish consumer sentiment improves, but public still ‘nervous’ about household finances
Middle East ceasefire and government energy support measures have helped confidence
What’s wrong with Ireland? Sinéad O’Sullivan has an answer
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan: Ireland ‘lacks strong institutions capable of separating long-term delivery from electoral politics’, says author
Northern Ireland’s ageing population: Why pensioners will soon outnumber children
‘Reverse’ in region’s demographic trends have sparked warnings about impact on healthcare and funding of public services
Ukraine and Iran use economics to battle military superpowers
If we’re living in a new Darwinian age, the big powers are not having it all their own way
AIB new lending grows 11% as bank sees ‘very little’ Middle East impact
Gross loans on the bank’s balance sheet grew by 1.7 per cent for the period, to €73.5bn
Inflation remains steady; Conor Pope’s energy saving tips
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Irish consumer confidence falls to lowest level since December 2022
All elements of sentiment focussed on household finances notably weak in April, while largest monthly decline was outlook for jobs
‘I’d like to see Leo milk 120 cows twice a day’: Was Varadkar wrong about rural Ireland?
Former taoiseach’s urban-rural economic divide comments were quick to fuel tempers, but what does the data say
Larger €9bn surplus forecast increases pressure on Coalition for spending increases
‘Severe’ scenario could mean inflation hits 6% – but economy is expected to continue to grow
Warning on Government spending; latest on Daniel Kinahan and former UCD footballers revisit China
Early Edition with Andrew McNair
Why we will never be self-sufficient when it comes to meeting demand for food
Basic income supports would encourage more vegetable growers
Global threats to result in tighter spending amid inflation concerns
Despite expected growth, future spending increases and pledges may come under review
Simon Harris to include ‘worst case’ circumstance in economic forecast
Economy in good shape despite ‘fluid and volatile’ global situation, says Minister for Finance
Orbanomics failure costs Hungary’s strongman his grip on power
Viktor Orban’s economic model has been a disaster, making Hungary far poorer than it would be otherwise
Who are the protesters bringing Dublin traffic to a standstill and how long could it last?
A TikTok account on tractors and trailers has grown into a national movement
Traffic protests may herald summer of discontent with implications for politics
Prolonged war in Iran would likely result in decision pinch points for Coalition and possibility of tough budget talks
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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