Irish Economy

Ireland: Looking for the Exit

Robert O'Daly | Posted 12.05.2013 | UK Politics
Robert O'Daly

Ireland still has a way to go to ensure the sustainability of its public debt. Without a return to solid economic growth, reducing the government debt stock of almost 120% of GDP will be an arduous task.

The Italian Election Is a Game Changer for Governments of the Left and Right

Jonny Mulligan | Posted 28.04.2013 | UK Politics
Jonny Mulligan

This is a potential game changer and a warning for austerity politicians from the third biggest economy in Europe. Watch the fear spread throughout the political classes.

The Problem With Being as Much British as Irish

Brian John Spencer | Posted 15.01.2013 | Home
Brian John Spencer

For any Northern Ireland protestant feeling out of place in Ireland you should read the words of Belfast's famous poet John Hewitt. He made it clear that any Northern Ireland Protestant or hardworking immigrant has as much right to call themselves Irish.

Northern Ireland's Political Leaders Pledge To Tackle Tensions

PA | Posted 05.09.2012 | UK Politics

Northern Ireland's political leaders have pledged to tackle tensions over controversial parades that sparked rioting for the last three nights in Belf...

Expect Disaster Like Ireland If Romney Wins Election Says Nobel Laureate

The Huffington Post | Posted 19.06.2012 | UK

If Mitt Romney is elected president, the US will experience an economic disaster the likes of which have been recently seen in Ireland, according to ...

FULL TEXT: Cameron's Statement With Irish PM Enda Kenny

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 12.05.2012 | UK Politics

The relationship between our two countries has never been stronger or more settled, as complex or as important, as it is today. Our citizens, uniqu...

Moody's Cuts Irish Bonds To 'Junk' Status

The Huffington Post | Michael Rundle | Posted 11.09.2011 | UK

Credit ratings agency Moody's downgraded Ireland's foreign and local government bond ratings to junk status on Tuesday, increasing the cost of borrowi...