Cliff Taylor

David McWilliams: Sinn Féin ‘will change the housing market’

The economist spoke to Cliff Taylor at the Irish Times Winter Nights Festival

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Economy 2021: A landmark year but enormous uncertainty still prevails

Potential wide and rapid transmission of Omicron adds a significant short-term risk

Big Irish firms to face 15% corporate tax under EU proposals

Coalition had indicated intention to retain existing 12.5% rate for such companies

Cliff Taylor: The interest rate cycle has turned – what happens now?

Smart Money: Variable mortgage rates could increase and trackers could be affected as well

Irish exporters get reprieve as post-Brexit checks on goods delayed

Varadkar welcomes extension while EU-UK talks on Northern Ireland protocol continue

Cliff Taylor: Pandemic boom gives Ireland precious room for manoeuvre

Economic rebound gives Government scope to deal with persistent Covid uncertainty

Cliff Taylor: What would be the economic impact of the UK triggering Article 16?

Smart Money: The risk is the free-trade agreement negotiated so painstakingly could fall apart

Costs for climate transition in new action plan are enormous

There is still much to do on how to make the essential cuts and how to pay for it all

Is the era of super-low interest rates coming to an end?

Smart Money: The post-Covid bounceback leaves central banks with a dilemma

NESC report reveals uneven economic performance on island of Ireland

Employment growth for period 2000 to 2018 in the Republic is roughly double the rate of North

Fundamental economic changes needed to meet new carbon goals

New targets have big implications for households, businesses and the State

Cliff Taylor: Stick and carrot – what the move to electric cars will mean for your pocket

Smart Money: Move away from supporting plug-in hybrid grants a key signal

What Ireland’s new corporate tax rate means for you

Podcast: Global deal to make it harder for multinational companies to avoid taxation

Corporate tax: Economic impact unclear but dangers have eased

Outcome shows Paschal Donohoe correct to hold off on draft terms of OECD deal

What will the OECD corporate tax deal mean for the Republic?

Inward investment in addition to public finances will be firmly in the spotlight

Government gets clearance to keep 12.5% tax rate for most companies

New 15% rate to apply only to businesses with turnover above €750m

Way now clear for Ireland to sign up to OECD tax deal of 15%

Analysis: There are, however, further battles and threats ahead

Coveney says no decision made on corporation tax rate, despite French minister’s comments

Bruno Le Maire said Ireland had changed position on moving from 12.5% rate

A surge in house prices – but where is the money coming from?

Higher mortgage lending, build-up of savings and ‘bank of mam and dad’ are key factors

Watchdog says Government will struggle to deliver on housing promises

Borrowing plan could overheat economy and leave less room to react to future shocks

Collateral damage from the Covid-19 pandemic

Damage to mental health and economy may rival damage caused by virus itself

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