Economy
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The euro crisis
The future of the euro, and Ireland’s place in it, remains uncertain. Stephen Dineen looks at the country’s currency options.…
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Triple A shocks
The causes of the Great Recession risk being repeated, Patrick Love contends, as he reviews the downturn. Globalisation multiplies the…
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Looking ahead to 2012
Figures from the arts, politics, business and the media share their thoughts on the way ahead in 2012. Brendan Keenan…
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EU-IMF Update
The Government met its Q4 2011 targets and banking restructuring continues. eolas looks at the latest developments. The ECB-EC-IMF troika…
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Fiscal forecasts
In advance of Budget 2012, Meadhbh Monahan reports from the ESRI’s annual budget perspectives event, where economists debated the case…
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Employment rights reformed
Employment Minister Richard Bruton has outlined his plan to streamline the employment rights and industrial relations structure. Stephen Dineen examines…
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The Greek Crisis
A Greek exit from the euro could push up inflation and cause an Irish bank run, according to Karl Whelan.…
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Selling state assets: Brian Hayes interview
The future ownership of semi-state companies is being considered as an audit by New Era gets underway. Meadhbh Monahan reports…
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Comprehensive review of expenditure
September will see the Government complete its multi-annual comprehensive review of expenditure and make decisions on its capital spending programme.…
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Resolving Ireland’s crisis
The Government’s crisis resolution strategy is the correct one for a “treacherous” economic environment, writes Professor John McHale. The brief…
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