Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: EU braces for post-Merkel era It is a measure of the influence of Angela Merkel that the German election campaign may be decided on which candidate can appear most like ... Analysis and Comment • 24 Sep
Evergrande: The firm that's put markets into a panic Global markets wobbled this week, as the debt woes of a single Chinese property company sparked fears of a new financial crisis, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 26 Sep
Stakes are high as Sláintecare showdown looms It's the biggest health reform plan the country has ever seen and Sláintecare is now facing its biggest crisis since being approved. Analysis and Comment • 25 Sep
United Nations: Will stark warnings lead to action? Terms like 'code red', 'alarm bells' and 'existential threat' were used repeatedly to describe some of the biggest challenges facing the world right now, not ... Analysis and Comment • 25 Sep
Confusion reigns over pandemic recognition bonus A special recognition bonus is on the cards for those who shouldered the greatest burden during the pandemic. Analysis and Comment • 25 Sep
Big Government decision on corporation tax looms large When Paschal Donohoe gets to his feet on October 12th to deliver the Budget, watch out if his speech contains a key line. Business • 21 Sep
5 things to consider as great return to office begins After 18 months of working from home due to Government imposed restrictions, from today it will once again be permissible for people to start returning ... Business • 20 Sep
Soaring energy costs fuelling deep worry in Government There is growing concern within the coalition that the combination of carbon taxes and energy cost hikes pose a major political challenge. Analysis and Comment • 19 Sep
Back to budget basics with annual drop of pitches By the time we get through next year, the State will have spent just over €48 billion on measures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. You ... Business • 19 Sep
Quiet Capitol rally is still a headache for Republicans Republicans want to focus on the problems besetting the Biden administration like the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, the migrant surge at the US-Mexico border and ... US • 19 Sep
Last chapter of Covid, the worst of times, coming soon Hopefully from now, moving forward out of the pandemic, a healing can begin. And we step out, with caution, onto firmer ground and into these ... Analysis and Comment • 18 Sep
Putin's presidency under the microscope as Russia votes This weekend, Russia goes to the polls, in an election the Moscow Times classifies as "a confidence vote on Putin". The focus for these elections ... World • 18 Sep
NI Protocol: How will medicines dilemma be cured? As a result of the Protocol, Northern Ireland has effectively been turned into a worryingly small market for medications. This is creating additional complications for ... Analysis and Comment • 18 Sep
Are consumer prices going to keep on rising? Inflation has gone very quickly from a topic of debate among market analysts and economists to a concept that consumers are feeling in their wallets. ... Business • 12 Sep
NI Protocol: A pragmatic settlement or a 'forever war'? The EU is concerned the UK would prefer a "forever war" on the Protocol, rather than be content with a compromise that businesses and consumers ... Analysis and Comment • 11 Sep
Leaving Cert reform: Will it reduce students stress? As the dust settled on this year's Leaving Certificate results and CAO college offers, the Minister for Education on Wednesday mused about the potential long-term ... Education • 12 Sep
What now for healthcare reform after Sláintecare exits? After the landmark programme to reform the health service lost two of its top people this week, the Government faces a huge task to make ... Analysis and Comment • 11 Sep
London's unilateral move and Brussels' muted response As anticipated by the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar earlier today, the UK tonight announced further unilateral extensions to the grace periods governing the operation of the ... Analysis and Comment • 06 Sep
We are a changed people - and pandemic is also changing After being stuck on this journey with Covid-19 for so long, this week's new road map may have felt like a dramatic shift in gear ... Analysis and Comment • 04 Sep
Choice of assessed grades or exams is unique to Ireland Our class of 2021 is getting the best of both worlds and - after the time they've had over the past year and a half ... Analysis and Comment • 03 Sep
High stakes as housing now a key political battleground Housing has always been a big political issue, given its importance in all our lives. But in the past ten years its prominence in political ... Analysis and Comment • 02 Sep
WhatsApp fine offers pause for thought It is used by two billion people globally each month. Business • 02 Sep
Stage set for Coveney's next act in Zappone envoy drama In a letter to the Committee today, Minister Coveney rejected any suggestion that he mislead members when he addressed them earlier this week on the ... Analysis and Comment • 03 Sep
