In the culture wars over data centres, there is no space for the middle ground. But a realistic examination of the benefits and costs is what we need

Latest huge move in Irish economic data highlights how multinationals distort GDP numbers

The planned savings scheme has been much heralded but numerous details are still unclear

Looking at the AI boom now recalls the chaotic dot-com bubble of the late 1990s, though there is little doubt that jobs are on the line

AI-powered hacking is fast becoming a significant cyber threat for businesses, consumers and the State

More tech cutbacks are likely and Ireland’s jobs market is stalling- a response is needed

CSO figures show that the post-Covid jobs and economic surge was crucially reliant on people coming to work in Ireland

The immediate fallout will hit a number of sectors, but the longer-term implications for Ireland are troubling

A long drawn out leadership battle with uncertain policy implications will keep sterling and UK government bonds on edge

Whether to spend big to ease rising household electricity and gas bills is Government’s next big test

Despite booming profits the threat is twofold, as AI is soaking up money and making people redundant

Pace of price increases depends hugely on whether Strait of Hormuz remains closed

The Government needs to act with an urgency born of the risk that ongoing corporate tax growth is far from guaranteed

What are implications behind the political promises to lower the income tax burden in the budget

State’s surplus is set to grow from €5 billion to €9 billion