Is it possible to make housing in Ireland more affordable? Right now, the policy focus in this country appears to be on helping people to pay for unaffordable accommodation Housing • 02 Nov
Why this is probably the best bottle deposit scheme in the world Lessons from more than 100 years of return culture in Denmark shows us why giving waste a value could work for Ireland Brainstorm • 27 Sep
What if inflation doesn't go down despite interest rate hikes? The ECB has increased interest rates for the 10th time in 18 months to combat inflation Economics • 14 Sep
How much is inflation taking from your salary? Inflation can eat away at our salaries until we're earning double what we used to, but only able to buy half as much Cost of Living • 11 Sep
Are concerts and festivals good for the Irish economy? It's good news if the event takes place in your town, but the benefits of the bounce are short-term at best Live Music • 04 Sep
Accommodation price hikes for gigs - fair or robbery? There's a logic behind price hikes when big artists come to town, but it should be treated with a degree of scepticism Economics • 30 Aug
TK Whitaker's policies and Ireland's 1960s' economic awakening While Whitaker's economic ideas were important, analysis suggests much of Ireland's fiscal policy was shaped by earlier initiatives History • 11 Jul
Why three day weekends are good for you - and the economy Three day weekends and four day working weeks highlight both wellbeing benefits and positives for the economy Work and careers • 01 Jun
How would income tax cuts affect the economy? Income tax cuts would increase spending, prices and inflation yet some Government members are proposing them for political reasons Tax • 01 Jun
Do businesses in Cork create businesses in Kerry? Counties bordering economic hotspots in Ireland seem to enjoy more entrepreneurial activity than other regions Business • 23 May
Is Ireland heading for a recession? ECB interest rate rises to try to curb inflation are fuelling fears that Europe could see a recession so what could that mean? Economics • 11 May
How does raising interest rates help fight inflation and prices? The ECB hope their series of ongoing interest rate hikes will reduce inflation and help with the cost of living crisis Economics • 05 May
3 reasons why Irish households have billions in savings right now Irish households are saving a lot more cash than used to be case so is this a good or bad thing for the economy? Savings • 04 May
Is the Irish housing bubble about to burst? Property prices in Ireland and across Europe are falling for the first time in around a decade Housing • 27 Apr
Why aren't the Government spending the billions they now have? Many areas could use the massive Government surplus, but there are economic reasons why Michael McGrath appears reluctant to spend big Economics • 26 Apr
7 likely consequences from the current banking crisis The issues in the banking sector may well have knock-on effects on the wider economy Banking • 04 Apr
Can the annual hospital overcrowding crisis be fixed? There are huge challenges involved in correcting the imbalance between supply of and demand for healthcare services in Ireland Health • 12 Jan
Why haven't petrol prices fallen in line with oil prices? While global oil prices have dropped, a worldwide shortage of refinery capacity means prices at the pumps haven't fallen accordingly Petrol Prices • 08 Dec 22
Is it a good idea to buy a soccer club? In a highly unusual situation, two of the world's biggest soccer clubs, Manchester United and Liverpool, might be up for sale. Why is that? Soccer • 29 Nov 22
Does the feel-good hype of gig economy sound better than it is? The PR spin belies a predatory business model, designed for bourgeois bohemians and funded by venture capitalists Business • 11 Nov 22
Are sanctions against Russia working? We can only assess if sanctions work if we are clear about what their purpose is Economics • 02 Nov 22
How to save cash on your energy bills Reducing energy use is the most immediate measure we can do to reduce our exposure to high energy bills Energy • 30 Sep 22
What will inflation mean for Irish energy and climate policies? To tax or to subsidise, that is the question when it comes to protecting Ireland's climate and future energy security Budget 2023 • 23 Sep 22
Is a wealth tax a good idea? Wealth inequality has been rising in recent years, but questions surround the effectiveness of a pure wealth tax to address this Economics • 20 Sep 22
Why gas and electricity prices in Ireland are so closely linked It all comes down to how electricity is generated in Ireland and how electricity markets operate Energy • 28 Jul 22
