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Lise Hand: With continuous volatility on the global political stage, where are we headed in 2023?

Amid the prospect of a 21st-century cold war, and a climate emergency, things have never felt more uncertain. But what do we know about what’s coming this year?

Climate & Environment

Fine Gael TD criticises government move away from 2030 ban of fossil fuel cars

EU competition rules have stalled a planned effort to make the sale of such vehicles illegal

Máiread McGuinness seeks new term as EU Commissioner in move that may cause tension with Fianna Fáil

There has been speculation that Fianna Fáil is considering proposing a commissioner next year

Politics in 2023 will be dominated by housing, Brexit, Ukraine and climate . . . again

The Business Post speaks to experts and insiders about the biggest challenges facing the government next year

Michael Brennan: Varadkar names cautious cabinet to face up to ‘age of emergencies’

There were few shocks as Leo Varadkar took over the role of Taoiseach from Micheál Martin

Business Post's View

Editorial: Taoiseach swap historic, but results needed on health, housing and climate

In the second half of its term, the coalition needs to have the courage to take on the vested interests that will inevitably resist the changes needed

Varadkar pledges action on homelessness and housing

Fine Gael leader says government will go ‘all out’ to accelerate its housing plan as he is elected Taoiseach for the second time

John Walsh: Coalition parties face existential crisis as Sinn Féin gathers strength

With no discernible ideology, the attraction of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to voters lies largely in not being Sinn Féin – but will the national question save their alliance?

Editor’s picks: Sit down with the best of our big reads

Our editors handpick the best writing in this week’s Business Post – including the rundown on the coalition’s power switchover, and Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News problem

Backbenchers push for substantial cabinet reshuffle

Five Fine Gael cabinet members likely to remain, but Fianna Fáil line-up looks less certain

Susan O’Keeffe: Varadkar’s first crack at the housing crisis failed - now he’s got a second chance

The Fine Gael leader is about to retake the role as Taoiseach. The key issues of housebuilding and climate change will shape his legacy

Up for debate: Our columnists on Irish unity, the Russian gas problem and Michael O’Leary’s endurance

Insightful analysis of the main developments in business and politics from our team of writers, including Elaine Byrne, Matt Cooper and Vincent Boland

Elaine Byrne: State apology for Civil War executions could help us finally confront our painful past

As Kildare prepares to host a memorial for seven Republicans executed in 1922 following secret trials, the opportunity for the next Taoiseach to make a public apology should not be squandered

Varadkar: Fine Gael must ensure Sinn Féin ‘are stopped’ in the next election

Fine Gael leader and soon-to-be Taoiseach emphasised the importance of holding the centre at his party’s ard fheis and recommitted the party to raising higher income tax threshold to €50,000

Elaine Byrne: Leo Varadkar may regret playing it safe with his cabinet reshuffle

FF, FG and the Greens’ reshuffle is a purposely conservative one, but the same old faces may not inspire an electorate with a growing appetite for change

Richard Colwell: Budget gives FG a modest bounce as cost of living crisis bites

Today’s Red C/Business Post poll indicates that Fine Gael has benefited from the recent budget, but not as much as might have been hoped

Sinn Féin has not paid for a HQ property valuation in the last ten years

The party has used its own ‘responsible party officials’ to value its headquarters and bookshop at 44 and 58 Parnell Street in Dublin

The Big Interview

‘If we can give a bit of hope, that is really important’ – Eibhlín Mulroe, Cancer Trials Ireland

When the chief executive of Cancer Trials Ireland was aged just 18, two of her schoolmates were shot dead by the loyalist Ulster Volunteer Force outside Armagh College. The incident, in 1994, had a profound effect on the course of her life and the career choices she has made

Tensions between FG and FF over next finance minister

With the Eurogroup presidency in the offing, Fine Gael may be reluctant to let Paschal Donohoe step down as agreed when the Taoiseach and Tánaiste swap offices

FG MEPs warn green laws could put extra burden on industry

New legislation should be be considered on a ‘case-by-case basis’ as concern grows in Brussels over inflation and supply chains