Economy
Colm McCarthy on 12 May 2021
Colm McCarthy: how many days in court are objectors entitled to?
For objectors seeking judicial review of planning decisions, the adverse award of costs is the only disincentive to the constant demand for replays.
Niall Hurson on 12 May 2021
ICMSA calls on Government to mediate Glanbia cheese plant row
The ICMSA has warned that the wider economy in the Glanbia regions will be negatively impacted by the further delays.
Colm McCarthy on 05 May 2021
Colm McCarthy: who is going to pay for all this?
‘Who is going to pay for all this?’ has become a constant nervous query.
Colm McCarthy on 01 May 2021
Colm McCarthy: the next election could be the revenge of the millennials
Inheritances have become an important component of expected lifetime income.
Peter McCann on 28 Apr 2021
Farmers urged to fight climate bill
Climate change experts have said meat and dairy production in Northern Ireland would have to fall by over 50% to reach net zero.
Niall Hurson on 28 Apr 2021
Department receives over 8,000 applications to calf weighing scheme
The ICMSA said that there is a common interest between dairy and beef farmers to produce a better-quality beef calf.
Stephen Robb on 27 Apr 2021
Dry weather in the driving seat as grain markets remain strong
Dry weather concerns continue to drive grain market this week, writes Stephen Robb.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 26 Apr 2021
First lorry-driving apprenticeship launched
The haulage industry is keen to attract young drivers into the sector to meet demands.
Peter McCann on 23 Apr 2021
Kendall to lead review into NI agri-food sector
Former NFU president Sir Peter Kendall is to lead a review into the future of the Northern Ireland agri-food sector.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 21 Apr 2021
Top tips for getting a trailed harvester ready for grass
Peter Thomas Keaveney catches up with Alan Gettings from the JF Centre who offers readers some tips and advice for getting a JF trailed harvester ready for the fast approaching silage season.
Gary Abbott on 21 Apr 2021
New Holland FR650 makes the cut for Co Down contractor
Primed for its second season, JDS Contracts New Holland FR650 provides reliability and best bang for buck. Adrian Douglas gives Gary Abbott the lowdown on the machine and the choppy past with foragers
Niall Hurson on 14 Apr 2021
Scrap steel up €80/t as global economy aims green
To encourage greener steel-making, recycling scrap in China has carried no duty since 1 January 2021.
Peter McCann on 14 Apr 2021
RHI payout should rise fourfold to cover 'omissions and missteps'
Consultants have calculated that owners of 99kW boilers should receive £122,927 in compensation if the Renewable Heat Incentive is shut down early
Colm McCarthy on 14 Apr 2021
Colm McCarthy: Ireland’s decarbonisation debate is just beginning
The climate bill has announced, without accompanying policies, a system of top-down sectoral emission targets with no process for their attainment.
Colm McCarthy on 07 Apr 2021
Colm McCarthy: calculating carbon emissions
The measurement of farm emissions is complex because of the predominance of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
Colm McCarthy on 31 Mar 2021
Climate bill – a worry for farmers
The stage is already set for a row in Ireland about sectoral emission controls for the farm sector.
Colm McCarthy on 24 Mar 2021
Beware bizarre public works
The extravagant schemes of rulers are again in evidence as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Phelim O'Neill on 21 Mar 2021
GDP measurement punishes Ireland disproportionately
Move by EU to switch basis for recovery and resilience fund money to GDP performance hits Ireland because of the huge multinational presence in the Irish economy.
Colm McCarthy on 17 Mar 2021
Can we decarbonise Ireland’s electricity system as demand rises?
The growth in data centres located in Ireland highlights a double standard when it comes to the Government's climate change targets, writes Colm McCarthy.
Lorcan Allen on 17 Mar 2021
Fonterra reports strong underlying profit growth
The New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has reported a double-digit increase in profits in its underlying business for the first half of its 2021 financial year.