Hungary and Poland hold up EU decisions on oil and corporate tax
Delay risks slowing momentum for global OECD levy deal ahead of crucial midterm elections in the United States
Inflation and higher taxes hit real wages in Ireland - OECD
Report says that taxes on labour still rank favourably against other developed economies
Housing ‘not a huge constraint’ in FDI decisions – IDA chief
Infrastructure likely to cause most investment challenges, Shanahan says
How we can protect the vulnerable in inflationary times
John FitzGerald: The latest shock to the economy requires different remedies
Diversity policies must avoid benefiting the already privileged
White women are the biggest beneficiaries, while those from lower socioeconomic groups are often overlooked
OECD warns of slowdown in Europe over inflation and Ukraine war
Agency says outlook shaped by high inflation and declining expectations in manufacturing
There have never been more options for school leavers
Many programmes are designed with local employers and are attuned to their needs
Global investors are flocking to Ireland. What’s driving them, and will it last?
Appropriate planning and infrastructure solutions are essential for us to remain a global capital magnet
Biden to continue push for companies, wealthy to pay more tax – White House
US president ‘championing’ 15% minimum global corporate tax rate
Teachers’ conferences: Five issues to dominate debate
Cost of living and Covid-era spending are among the key topics to be discussed
External assessment protects the integrity of State exams. Why put this at risk?
Opinion: As teacher union conferences get underway, there’s no shortage of urgent issues
Significant doubt hangs over landmark 15% global corporate tax deal
Ireland is at risk of getting stuck in the middle of a nasty row between the EU and US
Credit unions €90m pension hole, new ideas on housing, and tax plan in doubt
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Tax cuts are coming: but how much will you save?
A new tax rate seems unlikely but we might yet see cuts before October’s budget
The Irish Times view on corporate tax: Poland’s bad call
Warsaw’s blocking of a new tax package threatens to undermine the good-faith core of a vital pillar of the EU’s collective decision-making
It is time to curb imports of Russia’s gas
Martin Wolf: This would help to make life as difficult as possible for Vladimir Putin
Cliff Taylor: Is the OECD’s global tax deal slowly unravelling?
Uncertainty over US ability to deliver either on global minimum tax rate or digital sales tax rules
No sanctions on Russian gas planned at the moment, EU says
Paschal Donohoe warns of slowdown in economic growth due to war in Ukraine
The Irish Times view of coronavirus in China: Zero Covid policy under strain
Beijing needs to begin to develop a strategy to exit zero-Covid and live with the virus
A four-day week might benefit employers as well
Output is not been affected by a cut in workers’ hours, experiments show
Ireland’s exposure to what the US decides on corporate tax shown up once again
US companies in Ireland could pay tax at 15% here and face a 5% top-up in the US
Student supports help record numbers complete second level, says Taoiseach
About 91% complete post-primary in Ireland, one of the highest rates in the world
Irish corporate tax regime faces new threat from Biden budget proposals
Draft plan floats new minimum tax rate of 20% on US companies’ overseas earnings
Mind the gap: Is the Deis programme for schools fit for purpose?
Expansion of the scheme has sparked wider debate about whether it is doing enough
‘Grand Theft Aero’ sends shock waves through Irish aviation industry
Russia’s move to re-register foreign jets flouts decades-old treaties
Five ways the economic fallout from war in Ukraine will affect you
Refugees, energy prices, economic growth, interest rates and food prices will all carry an additional cost
Europe has done the right thing by allowing Ukrainian refugees to work
Offer needs to be underpinned with language lessons, housing, school places and health services
Poland, Sweden, Estonia and Malta block EU minimum corporate tax deal
Taxation issues require unanimous backing of the 27 EU member states
Unemployment in OECD sticks at 5.3%, lowest since 2001
Latest jobless data from the OECD corresponds to 35.9m unemployed workers
The Darwinian roots of Squid Game and Parasite
Crossover success due to ‘all living in the same country, called Capitalism’, says film director
Is your local school among 310 to get more teachers and funds under expanded Deis scheme?
Disadvantaged programme expanded to include schools attended by 60,000 students
Other options: Studying for a master’s in Europe
Cost and access are big draws for students opting to study in European colleges
Trade relationship between US and Ireland still thriving – report
Some 95% of multinationals expect State to still win investments post-OECD tax reform
Inflation hits 31-year high of 7.2% across OECD countries
Figures compiled before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which will further squeeze prices
Tax system ‘unfairly stacked’ against family businesses
Family Business Network urges revamp in submission to Commission on Taxation
Improved sick pay will help us live with coronavirus
Much easier to exercise ‘restraint and responsibility’ when ill if you can afford it
Gender bias in higher education is a threat to us all
Opinion: We need to harness all talents to counter existential threats
Corporate sustainability must include nature of financing
Sustainable investing is based on environmental, social and governance ideals
Political and economic risks threaten Colombia’s recovery from pandemic
Analysts warn of tough challenges ahead for Latin America’s fourth-largest economy
Allowing asylum seekers to work could help UK labour shortage
Number of people waiting for decision on their applications rises to more than 80,000
Irish Times mental health survey: We are recovering from a ‘mass trauma event’
Mental health professionals say many of us are hurting badly from the Covid-19 pandemic
British-Irish chamber calls for new body to simplify tax code
Business advocacy group claims recent elements of law are confusing entrepreneurs
Unemployment in OECD drops to 5.4% as recovery takes hold
Jobless numbers across industrialised bloc declines for the eighth consecutive month
The Secret Teacher: ‘I often correct work that has clearly been dictated’
Grinds can be well-intentioned but disempowering. The student is poorly served
UK plan shows how not to deal with labour shortages
This is policy as theatre: ignorant of the facts and indifferent to the consequences
Fintan O’Toole: Five things we learned from the pandemic
From fake news and racial stereotyping to wealth inequality, the pandemic has taught us a lot about what thrives in a global crisis
Demand for remote working in Ireland among strongest in OECD, says Indeed
Working-from-home culture set to continue beyond coronavirus, predicts jobs site
Remote working: just what will it look like after the pandemic?
Smart Money: The sector you work in will be a vital determinant of what is on offer
Younger GPs will not put up with ‘mad stuff’ faced by older colleagues, committee hears
Majority of GPs have been unable to take holiday or sick leave ‘due to lack of cover’
Clarity over this year’s Leaving Cert is due within the next week, Taoiseach says
Teachers’ unions call for further changes to written exams instead of ‘hybrid’ model
Is Ireland a high tax country for workers?
Yes if you have a big income, but those on low incomes do well by international standards
Growth in advanced economies expected to slow, OECD data
High-frequency data show post-pandemic growth peak has passed
OECD inflation surges to 25-year high of 5.8%
Price growth is being driven by energy prices and supply chain disruption
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