Cliff Taylor: Has the boom in Ireland got too boomy?A legitimate question on the implications of an investment's temporary effectsSat Jan 12 2019 - 05:00
Nobody can say with confidence what way Tuesday’s Brexit vote will goEuropean Commission clarifications unlikely to sway minds of DUPSat Jan 12 2019 - 00:01
Intel close to major investment at Leixlip basePreparatory work seen as prelude to increasing capacity at Co Kildare plantFri Jan 11 2019 - 05:00
Carbon tax: sharp rise in fuel costs on way - but then you get your money backSmart Money: Water charges fiasco has focused government mindsThu Jan 10 2019 - 13:22
Stock up on those ready meals - no-deal Brexit would not be prettyThe final desperate efforts to avoid a crash-out Brexit are about to get underway.Sat Jan 05 2019 - 05:00
The three big trends which will affect your finances this yearSmart Money: Brexit, world economy wobbles and interest rates are vital signs for 2019Thu Jan 03 2019 - 12:05
EU Commission pushes ahead with plan to end unanimity on taxMove would meet strong opposition from the Government and from Irish businessesThu Jan 03 2019 - 05:55
The euro 20 years on: Ireland’s long journey to currency unionThe first part of a series examines the trade-offs made in joining the single currencyWed Jan 02 2019 - 05:59
Irish economy set for holding pattern amid Brexit uncertaintyThe outlook for 2019 brings uncertainty to a new level as the world economy hits a turning pointSat Dec 29 2018 - 05:00
Government will fight to support Apple, but Perrigo must battle aloneCliff Taylor: Contrasting approaches to tax bills show the delicate balance Ireland must strikeSat Dec 22 2018 - 05:00
What’s the massive Perrigo tax bill all about?Cliff Taylor answers all your questionsFri Dec 21 2018 - 11:46
Revenue issues tax demand of over €1.6bn to pharma giant PerrigoClaim relates to a row over the amount of tax paid on the sale of a stake in a major drugThu Dec 20 2018 - 21:30
Is Ireland’s low rate of repossession the reason mortgage rates are so high?Smart Money: Controversy in Roscommon puts focus back on how rules work in IrelandThu Dec 20 2018 - 13:14
The harsh consequences for Ireland of a no-deal Brexit start to come into viewThe Government has taken the first steps in no-deal planning, but there is a lot still to doWed Dec 19 2018 - 22:44
Emergency medicines to be fast-tracked into State after BrexitRevenue makes plans to avoid disruption to supplies after UK’s exit from the EUWed Dec 19 2018 - 18:26
Cliff Taylor: NCC delivers economic reality check amid bright Irish dataLatest competitiveness analysis is notable for its blunt conclusionsWed Dec 19 2018 - 12:32
Make houses cheaper: Government urged to reduce rate of VAT on new housesDevelopments must be ‘viable for the housebuilder and affordable for the consumer’Mon Dec 17 2018 - 06:41
Drug firms get six-month Brexit exemption to safeguard suppliesHPRA waives relabelling requirements as industry steps up no-deal preparationsMon Dec 17 2018 - 01:00
Cliff Taylor: Ireland may face very uncomfortable choices in a no-deal BrexitBorder checks would be essential in some capacity if the UK crashes out of the EUSat Dec 15 2018 - 05:00
So, how much would a united Ireland really cost?Smart Money: Who would pay for a united Ireland economy and might other gains help pay the bill?Thu Dec 13 2018 - 13:40
Brexit Q&A: What has Theresa May said on the Border backstop now?Cliff Taylor: UK prime minister is to seek ‘reassurances’ on Irish border, but no-deal risk is risingMon Dec 10 2018 - 22:02
Cliff Taylor: The outlook for 2019 brings uncertainty to a new levelTrump policies and Brexit lurk as threats to Ireland while boost from global growth will weakenSat Dec 08 2018 - 05:00
EU agriculture chief Phil Hogan rails against Tory MP’s food threatExploiting shortages for political gain will ensure ‘starvation of British people’, Hogan saysFri Dec 07 2018 - 17:29
Do we really pay the lowest amout of tax in Europe?Smart Money: New figures list Ireland as one of the lowest-taxed economies. But it’s not that simple...Fri Dec 07 2018 - 11:53
Cliff Taylor: Market turmoil exposes wider fears about global growthIrish market now down 24% on 2018 high pointThu Dec 06 2018 - 18:22
Reality of Brexit border backstop finally dawns at WestminsterBritish attorney general’s view in line with Irish analysis of how withdrawal agreement would operateWed Dec 05 2018 - 13:36
UK politics struggles with the idea of being ‘trapped’ in the backstopCliff Taylor: Latest legal document highlights reality of the Irish Border backstopMon Dec 03 2018 - 11:51
Cliff Taylor: We are heading into a maze of Brexit uncertainty and riskNo one can say what happens next if Theresa May loses vote on her exit planSat Dec 01 2018 - 05:00
We are told houses are not over-priced. So how come they are unaffordable?Smart Money: the three key insights from the latest Central Bank report on affordability and house pricesFri Nov 30 2018 - 16:34
Sterling crash forecast by Bank of England would crush Irish exportsLatest analysis highlights the huge cost for Ireland of a disorderly, no-deal BrexitWed Nov 28 2018 - 19:07
Cliff Taylor: No-deal Brexit would point squarely to a hard borderHelter-skelter months ahead for Brexit with significant uncertainty and turbulence likelySat Nov 24 2018 - 05:00
Is the housing crisis now starting to threaten jobs growth?Smart Money: Employees on average wages can’t afford to buy or rent, so is the jobs boom sustainable?Fri Nov 23 2018 - 08:28
Another Brexit document agreed? What does this one mean?EU, UK agree deal on ‘future relationship’. Sorry, what now?Thu Nov 22 2018 - 14:07
Cliff Taylor: North should grasp Brexit deal with both handsBelfast could market itself as a unique destination for foreign direct investment, allowing a free flow of goods into both the EU and the UKSat Nov 17 2018 - 05:00
Brexit turmoil: what does it mean for you – and what’s the price of a no-deal?Smart Money: As sterling swings and uncertainty rises, what does it mean for consumers and business?Thu Nov 15 2018 - 15:17
How the Brexit withdrawal deal would limit damage to IrelandThere are positives to the proposed Brexit deal for the Irish economy if it goes throughWed Nov 14 2018 - 13:50
Brexit: EU and UK agree draft withdrawal dealFoster says NI trade rules being set in Brussels would be ‘democratically unacceptable’Tue Nov 13 2018 - 16:36
Cliff Taylor: Ireland could be in a tight corner on EU digital tax planPaschal Donohoe hopes other countries will stay the course in opposing the French push for a new tax on big techSat Nov 03 2018 - 05:00
More backstop guarantees for London under consideration by EUAssurances involve prospect of UK staying in customs union for post-Brexit periodThu Nov 01 2018 - 21:13
Why has lending for mortgages in Ireland suddenly stalled?Smart Money: are we seeing a temporary slowing in mortgage borrowing or something more fundamental?Thu Nov 01 2018 - 12:38
Pressure mounts on Ireland to accept EU digital taxThe Republic continues to resist proposal as European opposition to the levy slips awayThu Nov 01 2018 - 07:01
Coveney to meet UK foreign secretary for talks on BrexitDecision due shortly on whether there will be a November summit on UK withdrawalWed Oct 31 2018 - 00:48
Cliff Taylor: Donohoe must not rush to boost bankers’ pay or bonusesFrustration at bank salary caps ignores fact sector smaller than era of boom-time follySat Oct 27 2018 - 05:00
Tweeting Taoiseach: was he correct to say we could help the UK out financially?Smart Money: Leo Varadkar’s tweet raised eyebrows, particularly as we stil owe the UK €4mThu Oct 25 2018 - 12:19
Cliff Taylor: Is there any way now to avoid a no-deal Brexit?There is no magic solution to the Border issue and it is not clear whether there is any route to a compromise eitherSun Oct 21 2018 - 17:14
Irish firms are struggling to prepare for life after BrexitCliff Taylor: Businesses have faced uncertainty since the vote in the summer of 2016Fri Oct 19 2018 - 05:40
Let’s talk about interest rates: How high and how fast will they rise?Smart Money: ECB will start to raise rates in 2019. What will this mean for mortgage borrowers?Thu Oct 18 2018 - 12:38
Cliff Taylor: Time for a Plan B for rural broadbandThe Government has to make a call – it can’t let this broadband saga drag on and onSat Oct 13 2018 - 09:05
Why squeezed singles have been left behind in recent budgetsSmart Money: A typical PAYE single worker got €16 a week from last three budgets - many self-employed couples have got €40Thu Oct 11 2018 - 12:37
This ‘spending’ budget banks on buoyant economyWith extra resources to be poured into housing and health, overall in 2019 the tax burden on the economy will rise – with plenty of reasons for cautionWed Oct 10 2018 - 00:16
