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    Prof Frank Crowley is a Professor in Economics and a Regional and Innovation Economist at Cork University Business School at UCC. He is a former Research Ireland awardee.

    "The number of people employed in the sector in Ireland is lower than that of other EU countries and represent only about three per cent of total Irish employment"

    Irish policymakers must focus more on the creative sector

    Opinion: the significance of the creative sector in driving future growth is set to increase so policymakers should focus more on measure and improvements to enhance the sector

    Creative industries • 22 Nov 17
    "LVT would have no impact on most people, but would ensure land is employed for its best use"

    How a land value tax could solve many economic headaches

    Opinion: the introduction of a Land Value Tax would force people to be efficient with their use and ownership of land and help alleviate many of the Irish economy's current woes

    Economics • 18 Oct 17
    "We need to move away from this unsustainable political mantra of consistent under-spend and under-collect tax model"

    We need to increase taxes to ensure economic stability

    Opinion: Ireland's current economic situation, with challenges in infrastructure and housing, means the government must increase spending in next week's budget, but are they prepared to raise taxes to do so?

    Brainstorm • 11 Oct 17
    Ireland's housing crisis has been exacerbated by how cities of higher, more densely confined populations are driving prosperity

    Why Ireland's housing crisis may continue for decades

    Opinion: Ireland's housing crisis has a lot to do with how we've been building houses for roughly 50 years where people do not want or need them - and in locations that are further from people's places of work

    Housing • 11 Oct 17

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