Interviews and Features
Brian Lenihan: In the line of fire
The Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan talks to John Walsh about Nama, the bank deposit guarantee, recapitalising the banks, Anglo Irish Bank and the proposed bank enquiry.
Corporate Governance: All to play for
The reputation of Ireland Inc has taken a battering over the past couple of years. Regulation has come under the spotlight but equally important is corporate governance, writes John Walsh.
Financial markets: Reinventing the IFSC
Forget the last annus horribilis, the financial-services sector offers huge growth opportunities for Ireland, writes Sarah Gilmartin.
Insurance: A tough year
David Elkin looks at the serious challenges facing the insurance industry, especially after recent flooding and freezing conditions.
Internet privacy: A crucial balancing act
Emma Callanan, assistant general counsel at ValueClick International Ltd, examines the issues of e-privacy and the importance of getting the right legislation in Europe.
John Lanchester: Economics goes whoops!
John Lanchester, author of Whoops! Why Everyone Owes Everyone and No One Can Pay tells Patrick Freyne that economics is far too important to be left to the experts.
Knowledge economy
The smart economy is the holy grail for many politicians but it faces many challenges in the real world, writes Fearghal O'Connor.
Oil exploration: Digging deep for success
Susan Morrice discovered oil in Belize against all the odds. She has a deep belief in its transformational powers, says Fearghal O'Connor.
Richard Bruton: A better alternative?
Richard Bruton tells John Walsh what Fine Gael would do if it forms the next government.
