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It is not a good idea in the extreme to give Celtic Tiger powers back to Central Bank

Both BlackRock and State Street have called for the Central Bank to again be given powers to promote financial services

31.03.2024 10

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John Walsh: blight of short-termism must finally be tackled

Climate change, AI, and a united Ireland are historic challenges but Ireland has done little to prepare for them

24.03.2024 9

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John Walsh: If he gets a second term, Bidenomics could have a very positive and lasting legacy

But Ireland is in a difficult spot as the UK remains a political freakshow since the Brexit referendum, with the Tories borrowing from the Trump...

17.03.2024 6

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Time to stop demonising of so-called vulture funds which played their role in Ireland’s success

The backlash against build-to-rent apartments in Dublin is staggering and politicians from all parties should know better

03.03.2024 10

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John Walsh: Our growing population is no reason to ignore major risks from high national debt

We have an economy in rude health, but we are vulnerable given how exposed we are and how much we owe

25.02.2024 10

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John Walsh: Wealth taxes pose a dilemma for Ireland’s left-wing parties

Elon Musk unwittingly makes a good case for punitively taxing the super-rich but the political left in Ireland will find their approach to wealth...

18.02.2024 10

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Analysis: Bank insiders point finger at Michael McGrath for lack of competition in Irish market

Ireland should be rich pickings for pan-EU banks but the treatment of the sector in recent years has made many think twice

11.02.2024 10

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John Walsh: With democracy under threat, stranglehold of big tech on media must be broken

If the European Commission fails to tax Google and Meta and the other tech giants, the government should consider unilaterally imposing a levy

28.01.2024 9

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Ireland is in the grip of an ageing crisis – and the state will need to intervene

Lack of planning has created a ticking time bomb of an ageing population, a falling number of homeowners who will have equity to help pay for their...

21.01.2024 5

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John Walsh: Michael McGrath’s stance on RTÉ licence fee betrays his EU ambitions

The finance minister’s view on funding the national broadcaster could indicate an intention to move to Brussels

14.01.2024 5

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John Walsh: Upcoming election will be about housing, not an economy buoyant on paper

Regardless of the country’s almost full employment and windfall tax takings, housing will be voters’ focus, especially in the face of increasing...

07.01.2024 7

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John Walsh: Hungary’s truculence could place Ireland’s cherished national veto at risk

Viktor Orban’s adversarial stance against Brussels is just one aggravating factor we carry into a new year full of danger and uncertainty

31.12.2023 10

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John Walsh: Irish high street is lonely place for banks, but it’s not necessarily a bad thing

The number of high street banks in Ireland has fallen from 14 to three over the last 20 years, but the sector is much more secure thanks to EU...

10.12.2023 9

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John Walsh: Far from being full, Ireland needs to see more migrants to drive economy

A national debate on the subject is needed – not to give a voice to hatred but to show how damaging restricting movement could be

03.12.2023 10

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John Walsh: If the ghost of Brexit continues to haunt UK, it could see Farage return from the dead

Exit from the EU has not reaped the benefits Leavers predicted – and if Labour fails to solve the problem, the Tories could lurch even further to...

19.11.2023 9

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John Walsh: If Sinn Féin scraps the property tax, it would be act of monumental folly

With corporate tax on shaky ground, a broad and stable tax base is more important than ever

12.11.2023 20

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John Walsh: Cranking up support for domestic corporate sector is vital in event of a FDI downturn

As Euronext’s troubles deepen and the government seems unwilling to help, intriguingly Sinn Féin may have an opportunity to rescue the stockbroking...

05.11.2023 4

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John Walsh: We can’t allow planning delays to pull the plug on renewable energy plans

Our green energy trump card could provide 80 per cent of our needs by 2030, but only if we learn from the mistakes of the past

29.10.2023 3

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John Walsh: No budget can ever fulfil public’s great expectations

In tackling the big beasts of housing and health, any future Sinn Féin government will find its war chest pinched by shrinking corporate receipts and...

15.10.2023 6

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John Walsh: Forget schmoozing the voters, budget must protect economy against future shocks

The government must have an eye to international developments that will impact our tax take and indigenous business, and move to protect them

08.10.2023 10

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John Walsh: Businesses need to wake up to the governance challenges of AI and climate change

Backlash over Rishi Sunak’s green U-turn will be nothing compared to what companies will face if they don’t adapt to issues thrown up by AI and...

29.09.2023 9

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John Walsh: Here come the latest French and German attempts to control Ireland’s budget

For decades, Ireland has resisted Franco-German attempts to control us, but pressure is intensifying

24.09.2023 10

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John Walsh: Fine Gael misreads mood of electorate, while Sinn Féin waits in the wings

With its focus on tax cuts, Fine Gael looks like it is about to make the same mistake for the third consecutive election

17.09.2023 10

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John Walsh: Government should prioritise sustainable policies over auction politics in budget

Fiscal watchdog warns against overspending as election looms

10.09.2023 10

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