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Eamon Quinn

Eamon Quinn: Like other Irish financial scandals, Davy crisis appears to be blowing over

Finance committee chairman says we need answers from the stockbroker — but it looks like there will be few consequences

Thu, 22 Jul, 2021

Eamon Quinn: Ireland's broken housing and banking markets were outsourced to the vultures

Not only are the funds outbidding Irish families seeking homes, they are already deeply embedded in every street in the country

Sun, 09 May, 2021

Eamon Quinn: Joe Biden's tax plan puts Ireland and the multinationals back in the frame

The sting for Ireland is the US president's proposal to raise the Trump-era minimum tax rate on earnings generated overseas by US companies to 21%.

Sat, 10 Apr, 2021

FILE PHOTO The Central Bank has imposed its largest ever fine against Ulster Bank for breaching its regulatory obligations towar

Eamon Quinn: Banks have long way to go to rebuild trust

The €37.8m fine for Ulster Bank is the largest ever handed down by the Central Bank, as the mortgage tracker scandal saw the loss of 29 family homes

Fri, 26 Mar, 2021

Eamon Quinn: Ulster Bank exit will be the second banking crisis for Ireland in a decade

Experts warn an Ulster Bank exit will have far-reaching consequences, both for business and private customers

Thu, 18 Feb, 2021

Eamon Quinn: Retailers facing the prospect of pulling down the shutters

Business Editor Eamon Quinn looks at the future faced by struggling city centre stores

Mon, 07 Dec, 2020

More billions in spending may be needed to see out Covid-19 jobs crisis

Whether the Government can keep its nerve to spend even more if the pandemic takes a further vicious turn will only be known in time

Wed, 14 Oct, 2020

Eamon Quinn: Government continues to fight to retain control over corporate tax regime

Apple's tax affairs with Ireland sparked controversy long before the European Commission ruled four years ago that Ireland had struck sweetheart tax deals and ought to retrieve €13bn in back taxes, plus interest, from the phone giant.

Wed, 15 Jul, 2020

28,500 new homes to be completed next year

The Central Bank said the true number of home completions will be around 23,500 this year and 28,500 in 2019. But its new research is unlikely to put the controversy over counting new homes to bed any time soon, writes Eamon Quinn.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2018

Ireland cannot ignore the warnings of stock markets

The best way to insulate Ireland from any fallout from the potential of more global market turmoil, following this week’s Wall Street sell-off, will be to balance the books and invest in public services, according to Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2018