I remain, as ever, both fascinated and utterly perplexed by the financial markets. Take this from the Telegraph this morning: Ireland’s borrowing costs have begun
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Ireland is a classic secrecy jurisdiction. Secrecy jurisdictions are places that intentionally create regulation for the primary benefit and use of those not resident in
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In May 2010, Christian Aid published a report entitled ‘Tax of Life’ highlighting the impact of tax dodging on Irish Aid programme countries. It’s a
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George Osborne has said, often, that Ireland is the model the UK should follow in tackling its deficit. So it’s fascinating to read a paper
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Ryanair is paying no tax — despite a record €3bn sales – Irish, Business – Independent.ie. Not my work at all, but this is interesting:
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The realisation is dawning that cuts won’t work. There was an article in the New York Times yesterday by two people whose biogs are: Peter
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From Comment is Free — by me — today: The new Conservative Northern Ireland secretary, Owen Paterson, has announced that he intends to turn Northern
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Owen Paterson raises hopes of Northern Ireland business tax cut | UK news | The Guardian . As the Guardian reports: The newly appointed Northern
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FT.com / Europe – Irish banks face shortfall of €32bn. The FT notes: Ireland’s banks face a capital shortfall of up to €32bn, the country’s
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