Cliff Taylor: When Joe Biden hits out at tax havens, he’s talking about IrelandTaxation warning shot from Washington must spur State to renew economic modelSat Apr 03 2021 - 01:10
US Congress will determine impact of Biden tax plan on Ireland, experts sayPresident’s proposal carries dangers for the State, PwC managing partner assertsFri Apr 02 2021 - 05:47
Vaccination system to face significant test in next few weeksNumbers vaccinated will need to build quickly to nearly 250,000 people a weekThu Apr 01 2021 - 19:20
Reasons to be cheerful:five reasons the Irish economy can reboundSmart Money: Ireland’s lockdown has been long – but the economy has some hidden strengthsThu Apr 01 2021 - 12:29
Ibec warns hotel quarantine extension could undermine Irish support for single marketInclusion of EU countries in list would disrupt ‘significant amounts of essential business travel’Thu Apr 01 2021 - 01:34
Covid-19: Government row erupts over plan to expand mandatory quarantineAnger in Department of Foreign Affairs in relation to Department of Health planThu Apr 01 2021 - 01:01
Ireland’s low corporate tax regime will be undermined if Biden proposals passUS president is pushing for 21% tax on global earnings of American companiesThu Apr 01 2021 - 01:00
Concern plans to extend hotel quarantine could breach EU citizens’ rightsAttorney General warns Government over plans to add 43 countries to high risk listWed Mar 31 2021 - 23:37
Biden’s ‘global minimum’ tax rate carries big dangers for IrelandCliff Taylor: Republic’s biggest investment calling card could be under threatWed Mar 31 2021 - 14:24
The long goodbye to one of the world’s harshest lockdownsAnalysis: Ireland in a race against time to vaccinate enough people to allow reopeningTue Mar 30 2021 - 20:35
Cliff Taylor: Little early relief from lockdown, but will we see a plan?Any loosening will be minor for now, but a wider reopening may be possible late in MaySat Mar 27 2021 - 03:00
When will the economy reopen if our plan is like the UK’s approach?Smart Money: UK’s plan providers pointers on how reopening may be phased in IrelandThu Mar 25 2021 - 12:46
Cliff Taylor: Threats to Ireland’s FDI tax regime are quietly buildingIt hasn’t hit the headlines yet, but a big push is on for international corporate tax reformSat Mar 20 2021 - 01:10
Are the terrible twins of inflation and higher interest rates on the way back?Cliff Taylor: Leo Varadkar raises issue and bonds edge higherFri Mar 19 2021 - 16:10
Pay down debt? Invest? Splurge? Seven ways to use Covid-19 savingsSmart Money: Savings are at record levels – if you are lucky to have some, what are your options ?Thu Mar 18 2021 - 12:32
‘You first, Davy second, client third. Fellas wore those phrases as a badge of honour’How Davy’s me-first culture and intransigence towards the Central Bank brought it to its kneesSat Mar 13 2021 - 06:00
Davy controversy smacks of proxy battle between Old and New IrelandThe crucial difference to other financial scandals is that the decision-makers were immediately identifiableSat Mar 13 2021 - 05:00
Here’s why you need to watch the effects of Biden's stimulus planSmart Money: What happens to US inflation will provide vital clues for the world economyThu Mar 11 2021 - 10:59
Former Davy executives poised to back sale of crisis-stricken firmStockbroker expected to confirm before weekend that business is on the marketWed Mar 10 2021 - 20:55
Bank of Ireland approaches crisis-stricken DavyNo evidence of suspected criminal activity in broker inquiry, according to Central BankWed Mar 10 2021 - 05:22
Cliff Taylor: Davy story will not blow over with a bit of corporate box-tickingWhy did nobody stop for a second and say ‘Remember Greencore’?Sat Mar 06 2021 - 01:10
Will the new first-time buyer plan push up house prices?Smart Money: Plan for shared equity scheme proving controversialThu Mar 04 2021 - 21:28
Cliff Taylor: Finding an Irish solution to our Covid-19 problemIreland should be in a position to meet – or beat– the new vaccination targetsSat Feb 27 2021 - 01:00
Yellen signals it’s ‘game on’ for global corporate tax reformCliff Taylor: Coming weeks will bring lasting consequences for RepublicFri Feb 26 2021 - 17:16
Cliff Taylor: Some have done a lot better than others during CovidSmart Money: The economic hit has been unequal and this will become apparetn as supports wind downFri Feb 26 2021 - 12:44
Derek Moran to leave post at helm of Department of FinanceSecretary general will depart in July, with his successor facing big economic challengesThu Feb 25 2021 - 14:35
Personal injury guidelines could pave way to cheaper insuranceJudicial Council considering move, although some judges are thought to have reservationsThu Feb 25 2021 - 00:01
Vaccines and reopening: What the months ahead might look likeThe best and worst-case scenarios under the latest Government planWed Feb 24 2021 - 16:01
Covid-19: Special funds likely to be spent by summer due to restrictions extensionCliff Taylor: Additional cost of Level 5 constraints is about €1bn a monthTue Feb 23 2021 - 13:27
Cliff Taylor: What will your office look like when you go back?Smart Money: Will everybody have to be vaccinated? And can employers demand it?Sun Feb 21 2021 - 11:00
Cliff Taylor: Ulster Bank exit pulls State even deeper into banking mireBanks face a wave of bad debts from the economic shakeouot after Covid-19Sat Feb 20 2021 - 01:10
Vaccine rollout: When will different groups of the population get their jab?Government’s hope to have all adults innoculated by September reliant on suppliesMon Feb 15 2021 - 12:13
Cliff Taylor: Ireland can – and must – get all adults vaccinated by SeptemberScotland, now vaccinating 60,000 a day, shows a rapid ramp-up can be achievedSat Feb 13 2021 - 10:13
Can Ireland rely on super-low interest rates to manage Covid-19 debt?Smart Money: The future of interest rates is the biggest economic question in decadesThu Feb 11 2021 - 12:30
Cliff Taylor: North must seek Brexit opportunities not just problemsPolitical challenge is to navigate NI’s future without being drowned by noiseSat Feb 06 2021 - 01:10
Covid-19: What are the vaccination timelines for the months ahead?The vaccine plan has been reshaped, and a massive ramping up is planned into the SpringSat Feb 06 2021 - 01:00
HSE plans to vaccinate over-70s at large GP practices and dedicated centresDecision to use Pfizer and Moderna vaccines on those over 70 leads to ‘re-tooling’ of planFri Feb 05 2021 - 01:00
Cliff Taylor: How come Irish wealth has risen to record high during pandemic?Smart Money: Household debts on a steady downward trend since hitting €210bn in 2008Thu Feb 04 2021 - 12:14
Explainer: So, when will you get vaccinated? It’s slowly getting clearerSupply delays mean a rapid acceleration in vaccinations is unlikely before AprilTue Feb 02 2021 - 17:11
Cliff Taylor: What happens when the ECB turns off the magic money tap?Paying for a bigger State would not be a repeat of austeritySat Jan 30 2021 - 01:05
When will you be vaccinated? Four key questionsPlanned vaccine rollout depends on supply – and that’s where doubt is creeping inThu Jan 28 2021 - 19:59
When will we fly again? Nobody knowsSmart money: The future of aviation – and Ireland’s international connections – now cloudedThu Jan 28 2021 - 11:58
Cliff Taylor: It's looking like a staycation once again in 2021Big debate on quarantine and controls ahead here as international rules tighten quicklySat Jan 23 2021 - 01:10
The lockdown may squash the virus but what will it mean for Ireland's economy?Smart Money: This lockdown is likely to go on for months and be unwound slowlyThu Jan 21 2021 - 11:45
This Covid-19 lockdown must be the last - even if that means it lasts longerCliff Taylor: Battle we face before vaccine cavalry arrives is looking more difficultSat Jan 16 2021 - 06:00
Should empty-nesters be encouraged to move to smaller homes ?Smart Money: Majority of Irish people live in homes too large for their needsThu Jan 14 2021 - 11:08
Ireland awarded over €1bn from EU fund to offset Brexit impactSupport being provided to offest effects of Britain leaving bloc on exports and sectors such as fishingWed Jan 13 2021 - 06:59
Small businesses warned about dangers of unregulated investmentsCollapse of German property investment scheme has left many SMEs with lossesTue Jan 12 2021 - 18:19
Will most of us be vaccinated by the summer or will it drag on into autumn?We face a difficult interim period as we wait for the slow roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccineSat Jan 09 2021 - 01:10
Can Ireland just keep borrowing at negative interest rates?Smart Money: Ireland sold €5.5bn debt this week at a negative rate. What does this mean for the State’s finances?Thu Jan 07 2021 - 12:58
