3 d. ago Cliff Taylor: The Irish economy grew by 22 per cent over the past year. Yes, you read that right

Ireland’s economic data is mind-bending. Here’s how to understand what is really going on

Politics

1 week ago Cliff Taylor: For the first time, average pay has passed €1,000 a week

An increase in well-paid, permanent jobs in some sectors has pushed up average earnings

Economics

2 w. ago Cliff Taylor: Brace yourself for a summer economic wobble as Trump ups the ante with a new tariff threat

Already the first signs were there – businesses not investing, top-end asking prices for houses trimmed. And now the US president is at it again, threatening 50% tariffs on the EU

Economics

2 w. ago Cliff Taylor: Welcome (back) to the era of Leprechaun economics

Exporters rushing to get product into the US before tariffs hit are distorting the data

Economics

3 w. ago Cliff Taylor: Earning well but still scraping by? Your situation may be about to get worse

After a decade of mostly strong economic growth, many middle-income family budgets do not have a lot of slack. Now, the Government faces tough decisions

Politics

3 w. ago Cliff Taylor: Earning a decent income but still scraping by? Your situation may be about to get worse

After a decade of mostly strong economic growth, many middle-income family budgets do not have a lot of slack. Now, the Government faces tough decisions

Politics