David Murphy

Interesting piece here from @mickbyrne.bsky.social on rent deregulation.

3 ways Middle East conflict could affect Irish consumers Oil prices have surged on world markets since the conflict in the Middle East started on Saturday. While oil prices are up, the surge in gas has been even more dramatic.

How will the conflict in the Middle East affect consumers? www.rte.ie/news/analysi...

European gas prices surged by 46% European gas prices have surged by 46% following a decision by Qatar Energy to halt production at a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant due to attacks in the Middle East.

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What does Trump's tariff chaos mean for Ireland? Now that the dust has settled on the dramatic US Supreme Court ruling which rejected Donald Trump's tariffs, the immediate impact on Ireland has become clear.

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Not really. You can make contributions to a pension which are not subject to income tax. You won’t be able to do that with these funds but will get a limited tax free return on any gains the fund makes. There is also reduced tax on money withdrawn from a pension.

Simon Harris's savings plan won't be get rich quick A new State-backed savings scheme is on the way for those fortunate enough to have money to invest, amid warnings it must not be a tax break that's primarily useful to the wealthy.

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US President Donald Trump says he is imposing 10% global trade tariffs following Supreme Court judgement.

Three multinationals paying 46% of Corporation Tax - IFAC The State's fiscal watchdog has estimated that almost half of the Corporation Tax collected by the State is paid by three multinational companies.

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What do the new rental rules mean? Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy explains new rules which will mean enormous changes for new renters.

What do the new rent rules mean? www.rte.ie/news/analysi...

Poems from Ukraine’s Frontline Ukrainian Soldier and Poet Yaryna Chornohuz in conversation with Martina Devlin.

Rare to get the chance to hear firsthand account of war in Ukraine from someone both soldier and poet. I’m doing public interview with Yaryna Chornohuz, former combat medic now soldier with 140th Marine Reconnaissance Battalion, who still makes time to write poetry. Free but register 2pm Feb 18 TCD

Taoiseach accepts St Patrick's Day White House invite Taoiseach Micheál Martin has tonight confirmed he has accepted a formal invitation to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on St Patrick's Day.

Taoiseach confirms St Patrick’s Day White House visit. www.rte.ie/news/politic...

Cost of borrowing for the US continues to climb.

Just spotted several shelves of Ukrainian #books for adults and kids in the fabulous @ravenbooks.bsky.social

Housing minister in multiple battles over new rent rules The Cabinet gave the green light this week to legislation that radically alters the market for tenants and landlords.

Housing Minister James Browne faces multiple battles over new rent rules. Analysis: www.rte.ie/news/busines...

Trump Chickens Out About 73% of the Time on Tariffs New research from Bloomberg Economics quantifies how often the US president follows through on his trade threats.

Trump likes to threaten tariffs. Research shows he only follows through on about a quarter of them

Ireland in unstable relationship with Donald Trump's US Ireland is much more exposed than other countries to trade with the US and a week of geopolitical chaos has led to uncomfortable truths emerging, writes David Murphy.

Ireland is in an unstable relationship with Trump’s America. Analysis: www.rte.ie/news/busines...

O'Leary can't understand Musk's 'umbrage' on Starlink The Ryanair group chief executive has said he does not understand whey Elon Musk has taken such "umbrage" to his rationale for not using the Starlink internet service on Ryanair flights.

Michael O’Leary on Elon Musk. Latest from RTÉ’s Fergal O’Brien. www.rte.ie/news/busines...

Shares on Wall Street fall as soon as the market opens as Trump continues pursuit of Greenland.

#Aurora #NorthernLights #Ireland #Wicklow #SpeirGorm

Economy gets fatter from making the world slimmer Bertie Ahern's famous economic analysis that the "boom is getting boomier" is an apt description for what is happening in Ireland now.

Economy gets fatter from making the world skimmer. Analysis: www.rte.ie/news/busines...

Uisce Éireann fined €20m for not hitting leak fix targets The regulator for Uisce Éireann has said that the water utility has missed a target for reducing leaks.

Regulator hits Uisce Éireann with €20m fine over leaks. www.rte.ie/news/busines...

New housing strategy: overview & analysis Special post on the Government's new housing strategy

I've put together this video going through the new housing strategy in detail. My analysis of what's new & what matters @tonygroves.bsky.social @hlinehan.bsky.social @davidmurphyrte.bsky.social

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Once more with feeling: Govt's latest housing plan on way The Government will launch its housing plan tomorrow. It will be the fourth in 12 years.

Once more with feeling: Govt's latest housing plan is on way. But how effective were the previous three plans? How many targets were missed? Why have has house building lagged demand? Analysis here: www.rte.ie/news/clarity...

Why damage from US tariffs may not be as bad as feared A former US Commerce Secretary, who served during Donald Trump's first term in office, believes Ireland will avoid the most painful consequences of White House's economic policies.

Trump’s former commerce secretary Wilbur Ross says effect of US tariffs on Ireland will be less damaging than on other EU countries. www.rte.ie/news/analysi...

What does the sale of PTSB mean for consumers? PTSB bank has been put up for sale. Our Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy explains its impact.

What will a sale of PTSB mean? How much will the taxpayer get? How much has the State lost on bailing out the banks? Some answers here www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...

Controversial rent reforms are hurtling down the track On Tuesday, the Cabinet approved an outline of new rental rules which are due to replace the current arrangements for tenants and landlords at the end of the year.

Controversial rent reforms are hurtling down the track. Cabinet agreed outline legislation this week to replace existing rules next year. Housing Plan leaks show Govt wants to use compulsory purchase to tackle derelict houses. Analysis
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‘When death is about to happen/
does the body grow heavier or lighter?/
He felt himself growing heavier./
He felt himself growing lighter./
When a man says he hears angels singing,/
he hears angels singing.’ From Blake Dying by
Mary Oliver #poet and essayist - #read her

Cost-of-living packages the norm, cutting them is hard The Government is adamant that there won't be any cost-of-living measures in the Budget to be announced on 7 October, but that may be difficult to deliver as food prices rise.

One off cost-of-living supports are now the norm. Cutting them in the Budget won’t be easy. Analysis: www.rte.ie/news/analysi...

We must look honestly at the data on housing and migration Immigrants increase demand for housing, sometimes driving prices up — but they also play a key role in supply

Ive a piece in the Examiner today on migration, house prices and supply @davidmurphyrte.bsky.social @bryanfanning.bsky.social

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Interest paid on Ireland's borrowings to rise - report The amount the State pays in interest on the country's borrowings is going to rise in the coming years, a new report from the Department of Finance has warned.

Interest bill on Ireland’s €218 billion debt set to rise. www.rte.ie/news/busines...