Jim Power: Ireland in 2024 was pleasantly boring and staid

Despite much upheaval elsewhere, Ireland has witnessed stability

At the beginning of 2024, it was clear that the interest rate tightening cycle had reached its conclusion. Picture: Leah Farrell

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024 - 10:01

Jim Power is a prominent Irish economist, consultant, and commentator known for his long-standing leadership roles and has authrored a number of landmark reports for key economic sectors.

This time last year commentators were referring to the year ahead as the ‘year of the election’ and so it turned out to be.

As an economist, I have become more mindful over the years of the economic impact that political events can have. The Brexit referendum in 2016, and the first coming of Donald Trump a few months later taught us that lesson.