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Casualties of war: Despair as fallout of Putin’s invasion now grows wider

The ongoing conflict is destroying lives not only in Ukraine but also in Russia – where citizens are fleeing or going into hiding to avoid being forced to fight in Putin’s war, while here, Ukrainians fear the refugee system can no longer cope

Lorcan Allen: Ireland trailing as Scotland leads the way on wind power

The longtime ambition of this country to become the ‘Saudi Arabia of wind’ is in jeopardy, with fears that we are being left behind by our near neighbours who are leading the world in the development of offshore infrastructure

Trump on trial: the billionaire’s crumbling empire dealt a fresh blow by new legal challenges

The subject of more than 4,000 state and federal cases, hundreds of personal injury, contract, fraud and tax dispute settlements, criminal probes, claims of sexual misconduct, bankruptcies and two impeachments, will Trump finally meet his moment of reckoning?

Philosopher or pretender? How Jordan Peterson became a culture warrior on a mission

Last weekend, Jordan Peterson performed to a sell-out audience at Dublin’s 3Arena, warning of how the supposed dangers of wokeness and liberalism risk capsizing modern society entirely. But does his messianic message risk shepherding his followers down the road towards the far-right?

Casualties of war: Despair as fallout of Putin’s invasion now grows wider

The ongoing conflict is destroying lives not only in Ukraine but also in Russia – where citizens are fleeing or going into hiding to avoid being forced to fight in Putin’s war, while here, Ukrainians fear the refugee system can no longer cope

Turbulent times: What’s in store for the world economy this winter

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an increasingly volatile energy situation and contradictory fiscal indicators mean it’s little wonder forecasters are at a loss

Lorcan Allen: Ireland trailing as Scotland leads the way on wind power

The longtime ambition of this country to become the ‘Saudi Arabia of wind’ is in jeopardy, with fears that we are being left behind by our near neighbours who are leading the world in the development of offshore infrastructure

Budget 2023: Can the government ease the burdens of a nation?

With inflation running at 9 per cent and energy companies hiking charges, many families and businesses are fearful of receiving bills they simply cannot pay. Will the budget take at least some of the sting out of what looks like being a long, cold winter?

Trump on trial: the billionaire’s crumbling empire dealt a fresh blow by new legal challenges

The subject of more than 4,000 state and federal cases, hundreds of personal injury, contract, fraud and tax dispute settlements, criminal probes, claims of sexual misconduct, bankruptcies and two impeachments, will Trump finally meet his moment of reckoning?

The Big Interview

‘If 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

‘I’m not just another fan’: The Kerryman who tells Premier League stars how to manage their money

Patrick Foley, founder of Sonar Financial Services, has helped some of football’s most highly paid players, including Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Héctor Bellerín. He’s willing to have the hard conversations when necessary

Is the party over? Irish tech braces for a shock as the easy money dries up

For years, cash flowed freely and plentifully through the veins of this country’s tech industry, but with a potential global recession looming on the horizon, venture capitalists are ordering companies to tighten their belts and slash their costs. Can the sector avoid a full-blown crash?

Michael Burry, stock market sage extraordinaire

Hollywood blockbuster The Big Short detailed how the trading wizard Michael Burry predicted the great crash of 2008. Now he is prophesying an even greater tumble for the markets – and a possible revolution

Horse sense: Equine business on course to hit €100m sales by 2026

Horseware Ireland chief executive Mark Saunders says the company is aiming to maximise its potential after a restructuring and refocus on its core equine products business

Lamborghini among luxury cars at centre of legal probe into Roscommon dealership

A cash deposit on a luxury supercar is one of a number of ‘highly unusual’ alleged transactions being analysed by a liquidator as part of his investigation into Kleio Tool and Plant Hire which traded under the name Go Direct

Marion McKeone: Ravenous Republicans eyeing House majority with slew of extremist candidates

The primaries have ended with hardliners winning out over moderates, setting the scene for bitterly contested midterms in November

Michael Brennan: Warning signs and dead ends on the roadmap for tax reforms

Many of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare’s recommendations were derided by cabinet ministers last week, but privately there is an acceptance that some of the new proposals will have to be implemented, such is the need for more tax revenue in the coming decades

Philosopher or pretender? How Jordan Peterson became a culture warrior on a mission

Last weekend, Jordan Peterson performed to a sell-out audience at Dublin’s 3Arena, warning of how the supposed dangers of wokeness and liberalism risk capsizing modern society entirely. But does his messianic message risk shepherding his followers down the road towards the far-right?

Chris Heaton-Harris: Britain’s new man in Belfast will need more than just charm

Although he is regarded as a highly affable character by political friends and foes alike, the Eurosceptic Tory will have his work cut out in his new role of Northern Secretary

The Big Interview

‘I think we’ve demonstrated that fibre is the future’ – John Keaney, Siro

The chief executive has overseen the company’s rollout of fibre broadband to 450,000 homes and businesses. Now he is keen to raise that figure to one million by always ‘looking forward, staying restless’ to keep ahead of society’s evolving needs

Matt Cooper: The Swiss ski bootcamp and the sale of Siteserv

Robert Dix, who was central to the sales process of Siteserv to Denis O’Brien, took part in a bootcamp in Switzerland with O’Brien. While the Commission of Inquiry into the deal concluded no discussion about the deal had taken place, it found Dix’s evidence to be ‘false, misleading and untruthful’

‘Dear Stephen’: McGrath told Donnelly health overspend was ‘of great concern’

Letters from the Minister for Public Expenditure show his frustration as he sought clarity from the Minister for Health about a potential deficit of €2 billion, despite ‘the largest health budget in the history of the state’

The Big Interview

‘We’re going to get criticism ... it sharpens our game’ – Peter McKenna, Croke Park stadium director

Having worked at Croke Park for more than 20 years, the stadium director stresses the importance of taking risks as being a key factor in the venue’s ongoing modernisation and success

The Siteserv saga: How a multimillion euro deal was 'tainted by impropriety'

After seven long years, an IBRC report has laid bare the sleight of hand behind the controversial sale of building services firm Siteserv to tycoon Denis O’Brien. Its explosive findings point the finger squarely at co-founders Brian Harvey and Niall McFadden, with the strong likelihood of further repercussions