How Ireland’s economic future is being carved up in talks in the White House
The big tech and pharma multinationals are trying to reach accommodations with Trump, with vital implications for us
Twenty-five years on, Ireland’s economy still remains suspended between Boston and Berlin
New research shows that we are closer to the UK and Canada when it comes to taxation and Government spending than to Europe or the US
There’s one scenario in which tariffs won’t be a disaster for Ireland
Towns such as Westport and Kinsale are anxiously waiting to see what happens next. They’re not alone
Will inheritance tax be cut again in the budget?
Key pre-budget papers sketch out options to make inheritance rules more generous - and also a few that could increase the burden
White House confirms 15% tariff rate will include pharma and semiconductors
Both sides working on a joint statement, but EU cautions it amounts only to a ‘political agreement’ and will not be legally binding
EU-US trade deal analysis: Tariffs have a price for both sides. Trump was willing to pay it
Ireland relies heavily on US investment and trade and stood to be exposed if talks went badly
Amazon is not the only multinational losing confidence in Ireland. Will a €102bn plan fix it?
And what happens if we struggle to find the cash?
Budget 2026: What will it mean for the average earner in Ireland?
Will we have a cost-of-living package? And how big will the income tax element be?
Income tax dilemma for Government as VAT cuts could cost €1bn
Tax Strategy Group papers hint at softer line on hospitality VAT cut but challenges on income tax
What would a 15% tariff deal mean for Ireland?
Biggest plus is that it avoids an all-out fight between the EU and US
What did the summer economic statement really tell us about Budget 2026?
Ministers add caveat that figures will be revised if tariff situation worsens
Ireland’s latest investment plan: A sceptic’s guide
A bad outcome on US-EU tariffs would be the acid test of where Government priorities lie
We need to face up to the fact that not all middle-earners are squeezed
Here’s what to look out for next week as the Government signals its big budget moves
Donald Trump says his tariff plan is working - but he now faces a vital call
As the US president puts pressure on the EU and again threatens pharma tariffs, the costs of his project are slowly appearing
Donald Trump’s EU tariffs letter: This is how trade wars start
Brussels feels it has already offered a lot of concessions to the US in tariff talks, so what else can now be put on the table?