The shadow of Donald Trump will loom large again in 2026 and don’t expect the housing crisis to go away either

Policymakers and businesses are falling over themselves to talk about AI, but their ideas belong in the Father Ted category

The Medium Term Fiscal and Structural Plan will promise to cut the growth in day-to-day spending of recent years

Just because we have a high-cost economy doesn’t mean our energy prices have to be at the top of the European league

The challenge for the two big parties of Government is how to hold on to – or win back – this vital but disparate middle ground

New report shows that Government incentives make the numbers add up for developers, but not at an affordable cost for buyers

Trouble for Simon Harris is that GDP figures don’t tend to cheer you up if you are juggling a long commute, childcare costs and soaring grocery bills

Defining what being wealthy actually means is the key

The wide-ranging systemic reform contained in the Government’s 30-point plan is desperately needed but the slow political pay-off is a big issue that could stifle momentum

Infrastructural acceleration plan also promises to streamline visa process for construction workers coming to work here

It’s convenient for the Government that the new proposals lands just as Ranelagh residents take a judicial review against MetroLink

This week’s Ifac report outlines challenges facing the Irish economy, and the few options facing Simon Harris

Growth is slowing and the stock market is wobbling - the new Minister for Finance could have a lot on his plate

Relationship with Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers will be pivotal

Policy needs to tilt in favour of those needing a home and away from people who already have one