Economy
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Alan Matthews discusses the agri sector’s medium term future
The agricultural sector is recovering. However, dependence on direct payments, climate change and ageing farmers are potential problems, writes Alan…
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Professor Richard Milner, Director of MIT’s Laboratory for Nuclear Science
Professor Richard Milner, Director of MIT’s Laboratory for Nuclear Science, talks to Stephen Dineen about his membership of the Global…
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Manufacturing
The manufacturing sector is seen as a potential source of economic growth despite high costs. The term manufacturing covers a…
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the troika’s requirements for the second quarter
A decision on the direction of Irish Life and Permanent (ILP) and timelines for the sale of state assets are…
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The Irish Exporters’ Association’s Philip Halpin
Economic adviser to the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) Philip Halpin talks to Stephen Dineen about the upbeat mood among exporters…
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the ‘only option’
The overall economic picture is weak, according to the ESRI’s winter 2011/spring 2012 quarterly economic commentary. The euro zone economy…
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Irish Times’ economic editor Dan O’Brien
Irish Times economics editor Dan O’Brien discusses Ireland’s economic outlook and four potential scenarios for the future of the euro…
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The devil in the detail
Ireland will be “forced to” vote ‘yes’ in the fiscal compact referendum due to the threat of exclusion from future…
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An economic overview
Some signs of hope stand out while the global economy slows. Peter Cheney summarises key trends in overall economic performance…
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An overview
Exports, agriculture and inward investment are Ireland’s main economic successes but unemployment, emigration and low consumer demand are holding back…
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