Comment & Analysis
Alan Dukes: EU
The EU glass is half full but Alan Dukes is impatient for the other half to be filled, especially in view of the fact that the content would be valuable and within our political capacity to attain.
China view
Chinese real estate still looks a good bet but how sustainable is it long-term? Mark Godfrey reports.
Cormac Lucey: financial crisis
Cormac Lucey predicts another global financial crisis in the next 20 years that will dwarf our current one.
Eamon Delaney: The big power of small parties
The small but influential Greens look set to last the course in contrast to the ‘all-about-me' antics of others, says Eamon Delaney.
Europe view
German voters get tough on Greece; MEPs rebuff US on bank data; EU plans overseas embassies
Finance bill 2010: A Bill to boost business
Gavin Ryle explains why the Finance Bill 2010 will improve Ireland's position globally.
Haven: Helping Haiti
Irish charity Haven has brought support to people in Haiti thanks to funding from individuals and businessess such as Vodafone.
Personal guarantees: friend or foe?
Leon Atkins argues that Ireland's harsh and punitive attitude to those who go bankrupt is outdated and ultimately makes us uncompetitive.
Thought leader: Teaching PIIGS to Fly
Nouriel Roubini advocates an IMF programme that ties financial support to fiscal and structural reform goals for Greece, Ireland and the other PIIGS.
Values to rebuild Ireland Inc
We must change the framework and culture of company boards to restore confidence in corporate Ireland, writes Maura Quinn.
