Coming AI revolution needs a serious Government response
Luddite approach to AI won’t serve anyone as workplace is revolutionised
Scrapping water charges was a mistake that has contributed to the housing crisis
Uisce Éireann left relying on budget funds is the wrong model
Lessons for Ireland from German unification
Any move to unity in the near future could prove serious for an unprepared Northern Ireland economy
Ireland needs to support reforms necessary to boost EU’s competitiveness
Ireland has benefited hugely from its EU membership and now needs to play a constructive role in its reform
Cutting the entire cattle herd to reduce emissions makes no economic sense
Limiting methane emissions is a good thing but agriculture is producing other, more damaging, greenhouse gases
Budget delivers for today but may hold seeds for future regret in Ireland
Very unwise to use up what may be ephemeral corporation tax receipts on long-term tax and spending commitments
The economy is red hot. Tax cuts in the budget are the last thing it needs
We hear a lot in the media about a cost-of-living crisis. This is seriously at odds with the facts
Germany’s economic engine stutters as it relies on skills of yesterday
Traditional, more narrowly focused engineering skills are no longer as valuable as in the past
Ireland’s first minister for finance, who had a taste for fine French wine and set up the Botanic Gardens
John Foster managed the country’s finances for 34 years to 1811
Ratifying the Mercosur deal is a no-brainer
Allegation that Mercosur might adversely affect beef farmers through falling prices is a scare story without real foundation
If we want fairer wealth distribution in Ireland, we need to tax property properly
As families have become smaller and household wealth has risen, inherited wealth can drive growing inequality in our society
It costs a fortune to feed the AI monster, but is it worth it?
Educating the next generation makes more sense than relying on computer brains
Nuclear generators, hydrogen and battery storage are options we should explore to generate clean electricity
Wind and solar can’t be relied on to replace gas as a reliable source to power our electricity supply
Growth in Irish living standards is likely to disappoint over the next 20 years
Not much scope for a further increase in third-level participation and productivity growth must slow
Spending on infrastructure makes sense, cutting VAT on hospitality is madness
However, unless the planning system is reformed, I’m unlikely during my lifetime to ride the metro or drink Shannon water from my tap