David McWilliams

With this week’s budget, the Government is treating the symptoms rather than tackling the causes of high energy prices

We must stimulate the creation of urban centres of excellence exuding quality of life as counterweights to the capital

The likely unification of Ireland will mean a greater economic role for the west but we need to plan for development like the Dutch have done

Ireland is a country with first-world income but third-world infrastructure. We have the opportunity to rectify this. Our problem is not a lack of cash, it’s a lack of courage

We need to find a win-win solution based on engineering which is far more ingenious than a simple black and white, yes or no to data centres

Post-election, the new government must sweep away any impediments constraining development. Land must be made available to build on, and builders must be encouraged to build

The Italians have proved to be the most efficient and cost-effective builders on infrastructure in Europe. Why do we lag so far behind?

Our capital is no exception to the rule that cities are fragile ecosystems that can go into decline rapidly

Amid global turmoil, the standard patterns of social mobility are shifting. Career choices are being recalibrated as financial and other rewards rise and fall

Despite wealth inequality, when it comes to social uplift, the past few decades in Ireland have been truly remarkable

The huge productivity gap between the local and foreign business sectors must be bridged by creating a closed-circuit economy

The problems of Ireland are ones the new UK Labour administration would love: too much money, large tax surpluses and politicians choosing where to spend

Fathers and mothers of many of today’s Irish adults have no idea what their 20-something children are going to do for a living

David McWilliams: We may be entering a new world of industrial turmoil after years of relative peace

Economics, although important, tend to be trumped by culture

British author says we must be honest about our loved ones’ flaws to truly remember them

Le Pen could repeat her EU election performance in two weeks’ time, leaving French politics in gridlock. There could be consequences for Ireland

The biggest opponents of neoliberalism are also, inexplicably, the biggest opponents of a wealth tax on land and property

There is emerging alliance in Europe of farmers and new right-wingers against environmental movement

One place where Britain remains truly a global player is the empire of football