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Elaine Byrne: United Ireland civic group raises questions worth answering

Ireland’s Future has not yet captured the public imagination, but the complexity of a possible future unity does need to be debated and examined

John Walsh: Dublin is no hellscape – but neither is it delivering on its potential

Forward thinking, strategic planning and an elected mayor are all needed if the capital is to survive and thrive

Lucinda Creighton: Has Truss’s disastrous ‘mini-budget’ just handed power to Starmer?

Britain’s ruined political and economic reputation can be traced back to Brexit, but while its new prime minister should be enjoying a honeymoon period, her political capital has been virtually wiped out with one ill-judged move

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Editorial: Ominous signs as job losses ahead in global tech downturn

Ireland’s once buoyant and fast-growing tech sector could be set for a difficult winter as firms seek to slash costs

Tony O’Brien: Donnelly gets rough end of budget stick as grand health plan at a standstill

Cancer programmes and dental health largely overlooked, funding for new medicines reduced and an under-resourced GP system all point to a budget that suits an economic rather than a health strategy

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Vincent Boland: Tories have learned nothing from history as they believe their own delusions

There are many examples to debunk the myth that the Conservatives are the party of fiscal discipline; chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ruinous, unfunded budget is just the latest of them

Willie O’Reilly: Crunch time for media spend in an uncertain world

It’s all about quarter four for media businesses as more than two-thirds of annual profits crystallises then but it’s a nervous time for everybody

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Editorial: We must continue to stand with Ukraine as Putin’s war continues indefinitely

As tens of thousands are called up to to fill the ranks of Russia’s depleted and demoralised army, there’s a terrible possibility that this will make this war longer-lasting, more dangerous and murderous than it is already

Aidan Regan: Meloni capitalises on cultural nostalgia in a bid to make Italy great again

Economic stagnation is a problem, and with despondent Italians increasingly blaming the EU for its woes, many seek the stability of a right-wing coalition willing to challenge European policy

Dan O’Brien: Paying tax might be as inevitable as death but paying more tax is not

Even as the number of people in receipt of public pensions rises, the implications and impact of those extra costs can be addressed in a variety of ways. Look at Iceland and Australia, for example

Elaine Byrne: United Ireland civic group raises questions worth answering

Ireland’s Future has not yet captured the public imagination, but the complexity of a possible future unity does need to be debated and examined

Ian Guider: Shareholders’ gains appear to fuel French love of telcos

Eir has proven to be a continued cash cow for its multitude of owners over the years, including current owner Xavier Niel, even if Moody’s isn’t impressed

Lucinda Creighton: Has Truss’s disastrous ‘mini-budget’ just handed power to Starmer?

Britain’s ruined political and economic reputation can be traced back to Brexit, but while its new prime minister should be enjoying a honeymoon period, her political capital has been virtually wiped out with one ill-judged move

Matt Cooper: Budget packs a political punch that could change the fortunes of the parties in power

While the government might get a boost in the polls, there’s still so much that can go wrong – mostly arising from circumstances outside its control

John Walsh: Dublin is no hellscape – but neither is it delivering on its potential

Forward thinking, strategic planning and an elected mayor are all needed if the capital is to survive and thrive

Donohoe confident of high compliance with vacant home tax

The Finance Minister says the involvement of Revenue in collecting the charge means those due to pay it will do so

McGrath and Donohoe walk fine line between extravagance and prudence

The requirement for Covid-19 supports to stay in place for the best part of two-years shows the risk in Budget 2023’s provision for most inflation related measures to cease by the end of February

Michael Brennan: Calm and steady Donohoe zeroes in on crowd-pleasing measures

The Finance Minister delivered plenty of big announcements, but also warned of ‘unforseen risks and challenges’

Ian Guider: We now have big state intervention in almost every facet of the economy

Spending large amounts of money to reduce the inflationary pressure on households and businesses cannot be faulted

Brian Keegan: The three mistakes the government avoided in Budget 2023

Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath have managed a careful balancing act, but the capacity issues that have caused problems in many sectors remain

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Editorial: Vat rate cut is vital to support a core pillar of any functioning democracy

NewsBrands Ireland estimates the cost to the exchequer of a zero per cent Vat rate on newspapers will be around €18 million, which is a relatively small investment by the government to support the industry

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Editorial: Census shows North’s politics must catch up with its diverse people

That Catholics now outnumber Protestants in the North is far less interesting than the astonishing range and fluidity of identities the census has revealed

Elaine Byrne: Rise of far right across Europe creates perfect storm for Putin

Italy, which today is likely to elect its first far-right government since the rule of Mussolini, is only one of several EU states where nationalist parties are gaining ground