Jim Power: Focus needed to address mounting economic risks

We have a dangerous dependence on the foreign-owned multinational sector, and there are challenges around infrastructure, particularly water and energy

The outcome of the US Presidential Election could have major ramifications for Ireland with Donald Trump likely to pursue corporation tax changes and tariffs while more uncertainty surrounds the approach Kamala Harris might take. 

As we edge closer to October 1 we keep getting reminders of the need for fiscal responsibility in the upcoming pre-election budget. 

Hopefully, the Government is seeing the same reminders and will acknowledge them on budget day.