Notes on the Front

Commentary on Irish Political Economy by Michael Taft, researcher for SIPTU

Month: August 2026

  • Four Stories about the State of Childcare Today

    Here are four stories about childcare provision in Ireland today. The first comes from Elaine Dunne, a childcare provider and spokesperson for the Federation of Early Childcare Providers.  She was…


  • Workin’ Overtime

    The latest tax-cut kite comes courtesy of Michael Healy-Rae, TD.  He proposes that income tax on overtime earnings be capped at 20%.  Currently, if you are in the top tax…


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Commentary on Irish Political Economy by Michael Taft, researcher for SIPTU