It is hard work tracking the real impact of a Government announcement, rather than relying on press handouts, Departmental briefing notes and Ministerial statements.  Take the Government’s Infrastructure Stimulus announcement…

In a previous post we looked at how our rich are richer than the rich of other European countries.  Our rich grab a higher proportion of disposable income.  That’s one…

What are to make of the CSO’s release of new GDP figures?  The Irish Times claimed it showed the domestic economy growing for the first time in two years.  The…

Okay, so you’re not one of those who believe in soaking the rich.  But what about bathing?  A good bath is healthy for the body and the mind.  And the…

When the unemployment figures were released yesterday, showing the highest levels since 1993, Glas Securities wrote a note that described the situation as ‘disappointing’.  Well, that’s a word for it. …

Long-time readers of this blog will know that I’ve been hammering away for some time at our low level of social insurance.  Minister for Social Protect, Joan Burton, TD, has…