Cliff Taylor

Cormac McQuinn, Irish Times political correspondent, gives a clear rundown of the new fuel measures. Fergal O’Brien, Ibec’s director of lobbying and influence, discusses business competitiveness and energy costs. Cliff Taylor, senior business journalist, assesses the measures and economic outlook. They debate targeting, hedging and whether the package hinges on a quick resolution in Iran.

Cliff Taylor, an economy writer for the Irish Times, critiques the government's short-term budgeting approach, highlighting dangers in relying on corporation tax. He discusses the challenges facing the new finance minister over spending control. Olivia Kelly, Dublin editor at the Irish Times, reports on a legal challenge from Ranelagh residents to halt the Metrolink project, citing flaws in heritage assessments, which could lead to project delays. They also touch on the renaming of Dublin Airport and its potential implications.

Cliff Taylor, an economics columnist for The Irish Times, Shana Cohen, Director at TASC, and John McHale, Professor of Economics at University of Galway, dissect Ireland's precarious economic model. They explore the implications of ambitious party spending promises amid reliance on corporate tax revenues. The discussion highlights the tension between necessary infrastructure investments and the sustainability of these expenditures, especially in light of global economic pressures. Concerns over tax system vulnerabilities and economic inequality add depth to their analysis.