US will underpin our wealth for years to come

Is it time to redouble Ireland’s efforts to attract US corporations to invest in the economy? asks Joe Gill.

That might seem an odd question at a time when the US is cutting taxes and prioritising domestic investment, but in fact, it may be an ideal juncture.

The US is at one of its strongest points economically. Employment levels are up, corporate profits are high, and recent tax changes have materially embellished the balance sheets of US companies big and small.