'Wall of money' to tackle rising costs - will it work? An €11bn wall of money is being directed at the cost-of-living crisis in Budget 2023 - but uncertainty over corporate tax receipts and the war … Analysis and Comment • 28 Sep
The big numbers and the big unanswered question The weather was notably fresher today, a harbinger perhaps of the coming winter. It was also fitting for a Budget that's been delivered earlier than … Analysis and Comment • 27 Sep
A helping hand for business - but will it be enough? As the energy crisis has deepened over recent months, much of the focus has understandably been on the impact it is having on households. Analysis and Comment • 27 Sep
Budget's political test will be when big bills arrive It became clear that by the time the winter bills started to land, the public expectation would be such that anything less than the kind … Analysis and Comment • 28 Sep
No increases at pumps despite carbon tax levy rise The price of petrol and diesel will not go up at the pumps after today's Budget, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said. Analysis and Comment • 27 Sep
Can Ireland's bumper savings be put to good use? Irish household amassed a significant nest egg over the course of the pandemic, but options for how best to take advantage of that are limited, … Business • 25 Sep
Italy's far-right tilt: EU braced for Giorgia Meloni For a country whose electoral politics have always baffled and entertained, the Italian election this Sunday is commanding more international attention than usual. Analysis and Comment • 24 Sep
Urban teens face unequal access to inclusive education Research has found that the State is perpetuating educational inequality by the approach it has taken to the creation of new schools. Analysis and Comment • 25 Sep
Public finances leave some room to maneouvre in Budget Despite being earlier than usual, the run-up to this year's Budget seems to have been going on for a long time. Analysis and Comment • 25 Sep
Budget 2023: Focus on tackling the cost of living Tuesday's Budget is set to be the largest for several years with tackling the cost of living, the number one priority. Analysis and Comment • 24 Sep
A day NI's founders were confident would never happen This is a day Northern Ireland's unionist founders were confident would never happen. It will unnerve many unionists and loyalists. Analysis and Comment • 23 Sep
Putin's declaration: Escalation or desperation? The key announcement of a partial mobilisation is an explicit admission from Vladimir Putin that he is not where he thought he would be at … Analysis and Comment • 21 Sep
Inflation and CAP a cause of worry at The Ploughing The ploughing championships has typically allowed farmers and rural people to come together and relax, but this year may well be tinged with worry, writes … Ireland • 20 Sep
Cheap trips: Can cross-border shopping save you money? Rising consumer prices may lead some shoppers north in search of bargains, but it's not the guaranteed money-saver it may have been in the past, … Business • 18 Sep
Will the 'big switch' lead to turbulent times ahead? On a week when a shopowner spoke about crying when an electricity bill of €20,000 landed in the post, it was all a bit unseemly, … Analysis and Comment • 18 Sep
How Sinn Féin was front and centre on king's NI visit 'Operation Shamrock', a detailed British government plan for Northern Ireland's response to the death of Queen Elizabeth, has drawn criticism from some unionists who say … Analysis and Comment • 17 Sep
The Queen's passing and the Northern Ireland Protocol The European Union has been waiting patiently to see what kind of prime minister Liz Truss will turn out to be when it comes to … Analysis and Comment • 17 Sep
China and Russia set to strengthen ties at key summit The world's eyes will be on Uzbekistan today, where China's President Xi Jinping is expected to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines … World • 15 Sep
Is Ukraine's eastern offensive a turning point in war? A lightning Ukrainian counter-offensive over the last week claims to have recaptured more than 3,000sq.km of territory in the space of just a few days. Ukraine • 13 Sep
King Charles takes on delicate royal balancing act In his address to the UK, King Charles II promised to stick with tradition, and although it is early days, there was no hint in … UK • 10 Sep
Dáil return to be dominated by Budget balancing act The Dáil returns this week for the new term bringing with it a continued relentless political focus on tackling the rising cost of living and … Analysis and Comment • 11 Sep
The long wait ends tonight for fans of Garth Brooks Arts and Media Correspondent Sinéad Crowley reflects on the events that led to tonight's Croke Park show for US country music star Garth Brooks. Music • 09 Sep
ECB signals further rate hikes in inflation battle There was very little of the usual nuance and ambiguity that normally fills the room in Frankfurt, where the European Central Bank holds its regular … Analysis and Comment • 10 Sep
Budget Gadgets: How tech can help you cut costs Most people would think of their tech as a drain on their resources, but there are ways to make it work in your favour when … Business • 11 Sep
Reality bytes: Data watchdog bares its teeth again As the DPC ramps up its enforcement efforts, the authority's success should not be judged on how much money it collects but rather how its … Analysis and Comment • 11 Sep
