Analysis
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Programme for Government: Policy set to shift rightwards
Micheál Martin TD’s return as Taoiseach has seen Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael get an exclusive share of the spoils…
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New macroeconomic model for all-island economy
A new macroeconomic model for Northern Ireland can be used to analyse the potential impact of economic shocks and opportunities,…
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CRU publishes draft data centre policy
In late February 2025, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) published a much-anticipated proposed decision paper on Large Energy…
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Opposition victory in Dáil speaking rights row
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy TD was forced to back down on her initial decision to grant speaking rights to the…
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General election 2024: Fianna Fáil back on top
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to continue leading the country, following an election campaign which demonstrated the strengths…
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Interventions needed in development of offshore wind skills
Public visibility of training provision and job opportunities are critical to ensure Ireland can match up its growing need for…
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No consensus on growth forecasts
A divergence in economic growth forecasts highlights economic uncertainty driven by Ireland’s reliance on multinational investment, writes Joshua Murray. Different…
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303,000 by 2030: New six-year housing target
In early November 2024, amid Cabinet agreement to progress and publish the draft schedule of amendments to the First Revision…
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Dublin City Transport Plan: ‘Giving more space to public transport and active mobility’
With the first phase of Dublin City Transport Plan 2023 having entered into force on 25 August 2024, Rosalind Skillen…
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All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Irish rail connectivity back on track
Ambitions have been set out for rail connectivity to be significantly enhanced across Ireland, with all counties, aside from County…
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