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Business Today |
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Thursday, 19 March, 2026 | | |
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Editor's Note |
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Good morning, reader |
Ireland’s dependence on a handful of multinational companies to drive technological progress and productivity leaves the State exposed, a new report commissioned by Stripe founders, John and Patrick Collison, has claimed. It calls for “urgent” Government action to safeguard future economic growth, largely by focusing on turning the domestic sector into an engine of growth for the economy. Ian Curran reports.
Also proposing major change is European Union commissioner Michael McGrath, who becomes the latest to take on the thorny issue of persuading 27 member states to harmonise certain some national rules around tax and insolvency to boost Europe-wide investment and innovation. At least, writes Jack Power, he has had the sense to steer clear of labour and employment laws but getting his proposal over the line will still be a major achievement.
No change in the trend for Irish house prices, which started 2026 on the rise – up by 7 per cent nationally over the previous 12 months. Eoin Burke-Kennedy reports that the average can hide significant differences. Prices in Fingal are up just 3.8 per cent, but they are 15.9 per cent higher than January 2025 in the midlands.
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Dominic Coyle |
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