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The Irish Times view on US/China trade talks: another fragile truce
The stand-off shows how supply chains can be weaponised in trade disputes, often with a more painful impact than the imposition of tariffs
The Irish Times view on the inflation figures: better news, with some exceptions
Budget policy needs to return to a more traditional approach and away from expensive emergency measures
The Irish Times view on the US/Iran talks: difficult compromises lie ahead
The talks hinge on whether Iran can continue its nuclear enrichment programme or must close it down
The Irish Times view on AI and Ireland: the future will not wait
AI is not just a technological leap. It is a societal transformation.
The Irish Times view on tackling child poverty: if not now, when?
The ESRI concludes that, of all the policy options available, a second, means-tested child benefit payment would be the most cost-effective way to achieve substantial reductions
The Irish Times view on rental reform: the perilous task of fixing a broken market
Doing nothing was not an option, but to increase supply the Government has more work to do
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s budget policy: betting on a tax boom
The latest report from the budget watchdog calls for greater control of spending, with uncertainties lying ahead
The Irish Times view on turmoil in Los Angeles: a key test of Trump’s power
The wealthy state’s capacity to fight back has yet to be tested - it will be an important marker
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s nursing homes: the need for fundamental reform
Ireland needs to reconsider its whole system of care for vulnerable older adults in need of longer-term care
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s research agenda: the vital role of innovation
Every effort must be made to build up the domestic economy through longer-term investment
The Irish Times view on Israel’s international reputation: sliding ever downward
A poll this week showed support for the country in western Europe at its lowest ever level
The Irish Times view on domestic planning exemptions: room to improve
The idea is a good one if executed well, offering greater flexibility for families
The Irish Times view on the future of CHI: finding the right way forward
This is a multi-faceted problem and there is no single, or easy, solution
The Irish Times view on UK defence spending: a splurge of military spending
The plan poses challenges at a time when the government faces problems balancing its budget
The Irish Times view on the South Korean election: a vote for stability
The country’s new president promises a pragmatic foreign p
The Irish Times view on ECB interest rates: getting near to their floor
The rapid fall in ECB interest rates since they peaked at 4 per cent also means there may not be much further to go
The Irish Times view on the Leaving Cert: a landmark test which needs to evolve
The exam needs ongoing reform if Ireland is to deliver education to the highest international standards
The Irish Times view on the Dutch government’s collapse: not unexpected
The Netherlands, like much of Europe, faces a fracturing political landscape
The Irish Times view on the Polish election: a landmark win for the right
Political gridlock is now in prospect in a divided country, with significant implications for the EU
The Irish Times view on consumer rights in Ireland: transparency in pricing vital
Early tests of 2022 legislation have found some breaches - pursuing these has sent an important signal
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