Limiting methane emissions is a good thing but agriculture is producing other, more damaging, greenhouse gases

Very unwise to use up what may be ephemeral corporation tax receipts on long-term tax and spending commitments

We hear a lot in the media about a cost-of-living crisis. This is seriously at odds with the facts

Traditional, more narrowly focused engineering skills are no longer as valuable as in the past

John Foster managed the country’s finances for 34 years to 1811

Allegation that Mercosur might adversely affect beef farmers through falling prices is a scare story without real foundation

As families have become smaller and household wealth has risen, inherited wealth can drive growing inequality in our society

Educating the next generation makes more sense than relying on computer brains

Wind and solar can’t be relied on to replace gas as a reliable source to power our electricity supply

Not much scope for a further increase in third-level participation and productivity growth must slow

However, unless the planning system is reformed, I’m unlikely during my lifetime to ride the metro or drink Shannon water from my tap

Tariffs and a weaker dollar spell trouble for Irish exporters

Either we increase spending to develop infrastructure substantially or we need to slow the economy so it can fit into its old clothes

Whatever strategy the US adopts, there are serious risks to Government revenue from the sector after 2026

Prospect of reduced EU subsidies and climate rules cloud the future for farmers