Debt toll: Caution urged over Buy Now, Pay Later apps The 'Buy Now, Pay Later' market is booming, with big names like Apple and Revolut entering the fray; but experts are warning consumers to be … Business • 09 Jul
Martin learns Ukrainians ready to fight to bitter end Emma O Kelly reflects on Micheál Martin's trip to Kyiv and the impact Russia's invasion has had on Ukraine. Ukraine • 09 Jul
Remote work: What will the Govt's new law look like? A devastating pandemic forced many into the world of remote work. Now the Government faces a challenge of a different kind, passing legislation that maintains … Business • 09 Jul
Key issues unresolved as Boris Johnson makes his exit When asked how he went bankrupt a character in an Ernest Hemingway novel replied, "Two ways, gradually then suddenly." Analysis and Comment • 08 Jul
No love lost between EU and Boris Johnson When Boris Johnson was elected leader of the Tory party on 23 July 2019 there were plenty of sharp intakes of breath in Dublin and … Analysis and Comment • 08 Jul
DUP at a crossroads after Johnson resignation The political turmoil at Westminster could make the crisis at Stormont more difficult to resolve. Analysis and Comment • 07 Jul
Taoiseach looking to future with hope as Johnson goes The Taoiseach, often guarded in his comments around fragile Anglo-Irish relations, did not seek to diminish the difficulties created by Boris Johnson. Analysis and Comment • 07 Jul
Johnson feels pinch as Tories rocked by resignations John Kilraine writes that the allegations about his deputy chief whip seem to have sealed Boris Johnson's fate as British Prime Minister. UK • 05 Jul
Govt economic statement: Some optimism in glum forecast A few lines into the Summer Economic Statement, there is an acknowledgment of the "erosion of real incomes" and a glum forecast, which warns that … Analysis and Comment • 04 Jul
The Summer Economic Statement: What you need to know The Summer Economic Statement is a document that sets out the parameters of the forthcoming Budget. That means, in broad terms, how much 'new' money … Economy • 04 Jul
Navan hospital tug of war over ED closure Minister for Health Donnelly said there was no approval for changes to the ED in Navan and the minister reiterated that patient safety concerns would … Analysis and Comment • 03 Jul
Inflation rate: A big number that could get even bigger August is likely to see rises in energy prices translating into even higher inflation. Analysis and Comment • 02 Jul
Supreme Court and the re-shaping of US politics In the space of ten days, the US Supreme Court has cut the political floor from under President Joe Biden. He is now in freefall. … Analysis and Comment • 03 Jul
Shocking testimony lifts lid on Trump amid Capitol riot This was by far the most explosive set of revelations presented by the 6 January Committee. Analysis and Comment • 29 Jun
Now real work begins on domestic violence strategy The word "ambitious" has been used to describe the zero tolerance strategy by the Government towards domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Analysis and Comment • 29 Jun
HSE facing massive changes in leadership The departure of Paul Reid as Health Service Executive chief is a big surprise and leaves the executive face massive changes in its top personnel. Analysis and Comment • 27 Jun
Boris Johnson clings to power amid Tory Party upheaval The question that remains after the latest week of upheaval in the Conservative party is - How long can this go on? Analysis and Comment • 30 Jun
Crunch time to reach a deal on emissions reductions The Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, is getting more and more blunt about political prevarication surrounding climate action. Analysis and Comment • 26 Jun
Rude Health: How wellness has become big business People have become more health-focused - particularly since the start of the pandemic - which has helped the 'wellness industry' to boom, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 24 Jun
US gun laws: Grand experiment put to the test The ruling by the US Supreme Court restricting states' rights to regulate the carrying of guns by Americans is almost certain to lead to a … Analysis and Comment • 24 Jun
Government avoids war of words with President Higgins Just how far can politicians go when they want to criticise a President? Analysis and Comment • 19 Jun
Hotels and tourism on sticky wicket around high prices Hotels and other tourism focused businesses have faced a barrage of criticism in the past week for 'rip-off' charges and alleged 'price-gouging'. But to what … Business • 19 Jun
