Economy

Colm McCarthy: Russian diesel deal could widen EU-US rift

The US mid-term elections are due on 3rd November and the Democrats could win enough seats to attain majorities in both houses.

VIEWPOINTS 14 October 2026

Colm McCarthy: Russian diesel deal could widen EU-US rift

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Foyle to invest £15m in Omagh site

Foyle to invest £15m in Omagh site

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 October 2026

Editorial: MFF budget plans criticised

Editorial: MFF budget plans criticised

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New biomethane energy park planned for Westmeath

New biomethane energy park planned for Westmeath

New biomethane energy park planned for Westmeath

NEWS 14 October 2026

Colm McCarthy: our shrinking fiscal comfort

Colm McCarthy: our shrinking fiscal comfort

Colm McCarthy: our shrinking fiscal comfort

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The government is not saving enough

The government is not saving enough

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warns that the government needs to avoid ‘aimless drift’ in budget decisions.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

The competition watchdog has carried out searches of businesses in the solar panel industry as part of an investigation into suspected bid rigging.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Colm McCarthy: hope for the best, but be prudent and prepare for the worst

Colm McCarthy: hope for the best, but be prudent and prepare for the worst

Ireland looks like one of the better-placed Eurozone members this time round.

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

Farmers told Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan that a major reduction in CAP funding could cost Offaly €9.1 million every year between 2028 and 2034 and put around 100 local jobs at risk annually.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Colm McCarthy - What will COP 31 achieve?

Colm McCarthy - What will COP 31 achieve?

There is a reason for the failure of the UN’s members to achieve the targets which they embraced to such fanfare eleven years ago in Paris.

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

Agriculture pulled Ireland 'by the nose' out of recession - Minister Burke

Agriculture pulled Ireland 'by the nose' out of recession - Minister Burke

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke highlighted the contribution of the agricultural sector to Ireland’s economy and rural communities at the recent Ploughing launch day.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Colm McCarthy: Ireland will not be immune if there is an international downturn

Colm McCarthy: Ireland will not be immune if there is an international downturn

The budget deterioration is accelerating despite the continuing inrush of corporation tax revenue.

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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