As economists and policymakers increasingly rely on data-based machine-learning and AI systems, we must be clear about its limitations

Hazel Chu insists there is ‘no squabble’ with Eamon Ryan, the Green Party leader, but time and the next general election will tell

Three aspects of a new EU law that provides for screening of inward foreign direct investment are of particular consequence for Ireland

The former US president, holed up at Mar-a-Lago, has found a way to promote his brand and make a little extra cash as he contemplates his next move

As the lockdown goes on, many rules are being broken and many businesses may go to the wall. And as more jobs are lost, we need to start a discussion on how to get back to normal as soon as we possibly can

The investment company’s board is divided over how to fund and structure proposed 60-40 joint venture deal

For all the gnashing of teeth over schools and vaccinations, the figures show that the vaccine delivery rate is set to surpass projections by a distance

The early days of the Covid-19 pandemic were dominated by loudmouths, incompetents and populists. Then the serious people took over

Our bosses want us to work longer and longer shifts – and why wouldn’t they? Which makes it all the more important that we stand firm and resist

We’ve been left reeling all right after what we’ve been through this year and last. But imagine how happy the soundtrack will be when society is finally back open again

Men are feeling more pressure than ever to achieve unattainable looks, but women have been graded and degraded on their appearance for centuries. It’s time for us all to go easy on ourselves

Private equity firms may be eyeing the business as a bargain buy, but Davy is important to the Irish financial system and Bank of Ireland would be the ultimate safe pair of hands

The government’s plan to manage the pandemic has been built on the idea that if it gets the messaging right, all will be well. The science of behaviour tells us this is not true

Britain is belatedly tightening up its corporate governance, but Ireland plays by the EU’s rules and ought to act accordingly

An unprecedented level of change right across our economy and society is needed to beat the climate crisis

Success of vaccination programme in the North shows what can be achieved collectively if the will is there