Edgar Morgenroth

Remaking Ireland: Five positives from the pandemic

The crisis poses huge threats but also shows us ways forward in health, housing, work and lifestyle

Greens in government: Can their plan work economically?

Delivering the green agenda – always costly – looks even harder in this ravaged economy

Convergence between economies in Republic and North a ‘significant’ challenge

Border poll ‘difficult to resist’ but poses risks for economy – Moody’s

Suspicions rife as key Brexit trade talks begin in Brussels

Change is coming but its nature will depend on whether or not a deal can be reached

Sinn Féin wants Irish unity, but do the economics make sense?

Smart Money: The key points in the economic debate are highly contentious

State must act urgently to tackle climate change, committee told

Climate action committee hears criticism of National Development Plan’s emphasis on motorways

Irish exports could replace 55% of UK goods imported by Germany

Irish goods may be cheaper due to tariffs imposed on UK imports if hard Brexit occurs

North’s economy is facing serious consequences from English nationalism

John FitzGerald: A sharp fall in vital transfers to Northern Ireland after Brexit is likely

Ireland’s birth rate down 25% compared to Celtic Tiger period

DCU economics professor says housing and childcare costs could be affecting birth rate

Brexit: Out-but-in customs plan has hallmarks of hastily agreed deal

Small print on operational details of complex Irish Sea border checks has yet to be written

Brexit will help Irish and German producers to undercut UK exporters, trade group says

UK’s exit present opportunities for indigenous companies and German producers, study finds

What would a no-deal Brexit mean for the biggest sectors of the Irish economy?

A comprehensive guide to the massive impact likely if the UK crashes out of the EU

No-deal Brexit capable of derailing economy and reigniting Troubles

Ireland, more than any other EU state, is at the mercy of events way beyond its control

Merging two economies: How would a united Ireland add up?

Smart Money: Taoiseach spoke of new state – research shows the economic challenges

Shannon-Dublin pipe scheme: Could it cause the river to dry up?

Locals fear the project may push the river to the edge amid an increased drought risk

No-deal Brexit: 12 ways you could be affected

From wages to roaming charges, a no-deal will involve very significant disruption

Brexit explained: What would a no-deal Brexit mean?

Donald Tusk has warned a no-deal Brexit is‘more likely than ever.’ But if it happens it could be chaotic

Review of Local Property Tax necessary, says economist

Edgar Morgenroth says LPT failed to allow for change and has stored up a large increase

Economics professor says State must consider ‘high-cost’ projects post-Brexit

Ireland is spending ‘far too much time’ thinking about UK, not enough about domestic plans

Is there any way to avoid a hard Border in a no-deal Brexit?

If UK imports chlorine-washed chicken from US, what stops it entering Irish and EU markets without checks?

Hobnobs, flights and tea: The no-deal Brexit effect on our favourite things

A hard Brexit would hit our beloved UK products, medicines, and online shopping

So, how much would a united Ireland really cost?

Smart Money: Who would pay for a united Ireland economy and might other gains help pay the bill?

WTO says its rules would not force EU or UK to erect hard Irish border

Expert says it is up to London and Brussels to protect their own markets in no deal Brexit scenario

Peace but no prosperity: the North’s ailing economy

Study suggests peace dividend has not delivered economic dividend

United Ireland would see living standards in Republic fall by 15%

New study shows impact on South if Northern Ireland lost €11bn subvention

Irish Water should invest in major Dublin repairs, says professor

Fifty per cent of water going through capital’s mains system ‘does not get to the tap’

Nimbyism: How can we balance individual rights against the need for infrastructure?

Smart Money: State plans to invest €100bn in new infrastructure in the coming years

Irish grocery sector could be hardest hit from Brexit - study

Imposition of customs checks could see big retailers exit Irish market, IIEA report says

Why is Ireland such an expensive place to live?

Smart Money: Eurostat report says prices in Ireland are 25% above the EU average. Why?

Mortgage warnings, housing on vacant public land and Microsoft’s moral victory

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

Inside Business podcast: IMF urges Government to steer away from tax cuts

Housing crisis, planning, MetroLink and public transport also discussed

Higher excise on diesel ‘would reduce pollution and raise €500m’

Oireachtas committee assesses impact of various taxes on environment

Metro economic value to exceed construction cost of up to €4bn

Transport-user benefits of €6.8bn to stem mainly from saved journey time, say experts

Let’s not dig ourselves into a hole on the Dublin Metro plan

Cliff Taylor: We need solid evidence before starting this €4bn tunnel

Many low-cost actions can reduce the impact of severe weather

Better co-ordination and legal certainty could also cut multimillion euro weather costs

Tax breaks on fuel reduce air quality and pollute environment, ESRI study finds

Research examined environmental effects of 142 existing and potential fiscal measures

Sligo’s educated workforce and quality of life can make up for its remoteness

Analysis: Rugged topography and disadvantage of Border have reduced northwest’s economic growth

What does Ireland need to do now to win foreign direct investment?

Smaller towns must sell a better quality of life to win companies

Regional planning: Can we get it right this time?

National Planning Framework’s success is key to tackling housing and climate targets

Dublin-centric development ‘unsustainable’, warns ESRI

Think tank highlights growing concentration of economic activity in capital

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