Economy
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Progress on EU-IMF deal
eolas examines what the Government successfully concluded in Q3 of the EU-IMF programme and what is expected in the final…
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Fiscal forecasts
In advance of Budget 2012, Meadhbh Monahan reports from the ESRI’s annual budget perspectives event, where economists debated the case…
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Employment rights reformed
Employment Minister Richard Bruton has outlined his plan to streamline the employment rights and industrial relations structure. Stephen Dineen examines…
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The Greek Crisis
A Greek exit from the euro could push up inflation and cause an Irish bank run, according to Karl Whelan.…
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Oil: an imperfect market
With much of Ireland’s energy needs still met by oil, leading energy economist Leo Drollas talks to Owen McQuade about…
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Barry O’Flynn: a Green IFSC
Barry O’Flynn of the Green IFSC steering group tells Stephen Dineen about the vision of Ireland becoming a hub for…
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Green economic growth
Environmental policies should be designed to promote innovation and must take account of their economic impact, the OECD’s Brendan Gillespie…
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Green procurement
Seven categories of State purchasing have been identified for greening. eolas outlines the draft national green public procurement action plan.…
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Review of climate policy
Environment Minister Phil Hogan is preparing for the post-Kyoto world. Stephen Dineen reports. The Minister for the Environment’s review of…
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Making industrial policy key
A state holding company would help better governance of the state companies and “unlock” billions through the sale of shares,…
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