Economy
Ireland – continuing to play our part on the world stage
In my working life (25 years since graduating from engineering school in Trinity College) I have never before experienced the challenges now seen in Ireland. At the time I commenced my training contract in KPMG (then SKC) in 1984 I recall many recently qualified accountants being very concerned for their future. In 2000/2001 – three [...]
More positive news on Ireland’s ability to raise money
Today’s report in the Sunday Tribune represents a more positive spin from the Irish press on Ireland’s outlook – and takes a positive perspective on the recent ESRI report. Credit to Minister Lenihan and his officials for managing to turn around the profile of the country – through definitive action in Ireland and better interntional [...]
Positive feedback on Finance Minister Brian Lenihan
It’s been a tough week on the homefront. We’ve had the AGM’s for AIB and Irish Life & Permanent. Very angry shareholders. Directors facing the music. And an additional €1.5bn privision by AIB. However our Finance Minister has been out doing his stuff – on tour getting the Ireland message across. Frank Millar assures us [...]
When the government say is it’s global problem they have a point
Today’s report in the Irish Times gives a reasonable summary of just how bad things are around Europe. We have made some serious errors in Ireland – but there is a major international dimension to this. Was interested in listening to economist John Fitzgerald today. Even if we end up putting €20bn into rescuing our [...]
Guide to some of the top financial blogs
Great piece in the Irish Times introducing a number of the top financial blogs – for those interested. Ironically another example of a challenge to the newspapers – provided by a combination of economists and journalists. Share on Facebook
Comparing Ireland and UK in these dark days
Interesting piece by Emmet Oliver in today’s Sunday Tribune – comparing the situation faced by Ireland and the UK. Times are tough (grim) on both sides of the Irish Sea. For us the massive devaluation of Sterling has been a killer – hitting our exports and producing this cross border shopping frenzy (further exacerbated by [...]
a case for gardening leave
By Barry O'Gorman on May 9, 2009
I could not agree more with Noel Whelan in today’s Irish Times. George Lee has been the anchor commentator for RTE on the economy and the actions taken by the government throughout the current crisis. He now puts himself forward as a candidate for the main opposition party in the forthcoming by- election. I think [...]
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