Who will bear the burden in Budget 2014?
Low to middle income earners have paid a heavier price in terms of the percentage increase in taxes they pay, according to a recent report from Grant Thornton. Earlier today, Continue Reading →
Another solution to the Mortgage Arrears Crisis?
With Ireland’s mortgage arrears crisis continuing to grow (see the chart below, showing the comparison of late stage mortgage arrears in European countries) the Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013 was Continue Reading →
Does Patrick Honohan have the power to control the banks?
Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan was in front of the Finance Committee on September 26, 2013. He was asked about the Anglo Tapes by many TDs, but I wanted to Continue Reading →
Is there any wriggle room in Budget 2014?
This week I took Leader’s Questions for the first time. I wanted to ask the Taoiseach about the minimum budgetary adjustment as required by the Troika, which is about €8.9bn Continue Reading →
Bank Inquiry could be catalyst for change
A new inquiry into the banking crisis, if done properly, could really be quite helpful. Of course, there’s also every chance it will simply descend into ugly political nonsense. If Continue Reading →
What the Eirgrid Gridlink Project Means for Wicklow
As part of the national goal of meeting 40% of electricity demand with renewable energy by 2020, €500 million will be invested in the Eirgrid Gridlink Project, a new high Continue Reading →