The ECB responded to the last global recession by embarking on an austerity binge, but things are different this time

A lack of any serious engagement with the economic consequences of Brexit means that further crises and flashpoints are inevitable

Most employed people know how much income tax they will pay next year, and this predictability gives certainty to the public finances. But that is not the case when it comes to multinationals

EU investors are at greater risk in third countries, so the rationale for making investment protection a pillar of our trade policy is clear

The mutually beneficial trade deal between Canada and the EU is a progressive agreement and it responds to the challenges of the 21st century

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has yet to be ratified, and opinion is split on whether it actually represents a good deal for Ireland

Until we have publicly accessible measurements that clearly distinguish between real and phantom FDI, we can‘t reliably assess the productivity of the multinational sector or its benefit to the domestic economy

State also plans to provide new supports for businesses not covered by existing schemes

Paschal Donohoe published a complex document last week arguing that this country is not an ’anything goes’ tax haven. But will it have the desired effect?

Such a move would be attractive to many investors who want a headquarters in Dublin and lower production costs outside the capital, and would bring economic benefits both North and South

The state does not need to be concerned about the deficit for now but it does need to worry about businesses and jobs

Easier access to borrowing on bond markets, a lower than expected budget deficit and rising property prices offer opportunities to expand universal public services and reshape Ireland Inc

At the end of a wretched year, there are a number of signs indicating that Ireland can weather the economic storm

While the US stock market has held strong, much of it depends on a positive view of the 2021 economy – one which now seems overly optimistic

The technological change that we have seen in 2020 has accelerated trends that were already in place and only those who adapt fast enough will survive

Rather than focus on price stability, policymakers have effectively adopted a ‘spread-narrowing’ strategy to help ensure European unity

Conservative Brexiteers cherish the neoliberal idea of unfettered competition, with few rules and the devil take the hindmost. The EU’s concept of capitalism is about competing on quality, not price and on a level playing field

Controversial measures introduced in 2014 to remain in place as economy faces uncertain period

Move to repay €6.5 billion to investors will save exchequer hundreds of millions of euro in annual interest payments

Kilty says political consensus over OECD proposals for reforming how multinationals are levied poses risk for Irish tax receipts