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The rush to sell AIB shares risks leaving billions behind

The rush to sell AIB shares risks leaving billions behind

Michael Noonan’s tenure as Finance Minister and Enda Kenny’s tenure as Taoiseach are both about to end over the coming days, writes Jim Power. 

Fri, 02 Jun, 2017

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Jobs boom is not unique to Ireland but quality is the key

In a couple of weeks, the new leader of Fine Gael will be in situ and presumably will become the next Taoiseach, at least for a short period of time.

Fri, 26 May, 2017

EU approves strategy for Brexit talks, says negotiator Michel Barnier

EU approves strategy for Brexit talks, says negotiator Michel Barnier

The EU has finalised its tough Brexit negotiating position, reiterating its hard line on the UK’s departure bill and refusing to discuss a future trading arrangement until there is agreement on other key topics.

Tue, 23 May, 2017

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Sat, 20 May, 2017

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Huge task for Irish firms to cut their British market ties

Ahead of the UK general election on June 8, Brexit has pretty much disappeared from front page media.

Fri, 19 May, 2017

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Fri, 19 May, 2017

Markets relaxing as populist vote risk diminishes

Markets relaxing as populist vote risk diminishes

Suggestion anti-establishment momentum fading, writes Jim Power

Fri, 28 Apr, 2017

Theresa May might buy some time with snap election

Theresa May might buy some time with snap election

Calling a vote while the economy is good makes sense, writes Jim Power.

Fri, 21 Apr, 2017

Despite jobs growth, households still need help

Despite jobs growth, households still need help

This week, the Department of Finance released its latest medium-term forecasts for the Irish economy. Based on developments to date, the department has upgraded its growth forecast for this year to 4.3% and to 3.7% for 2018.

Fri, 14 Apr, 2017

Housing crisis will dampen any Brexit positives

Housing crisis will dampen any Brexit positives

Housing crisis looks set to worsen before improving, writes Jim Power

Fri, 07 Apr, 2017