Paul Allen

Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash The recent announcement that the Government intends to increase the levy on private health insurance premiums will resonate uneasily with Irish households who have invested in private medical cover. At face value, it might…

Photo by Henrique Craveiro on Unsplash The Irish Academy of Engineering’s recent call for Ireland to “commence preparation” for nuclear energy, specifically small modular reactors (SMRs), jolts a longstanding national debate on energy security and sustainability. Labeling the current energy…

Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash Kenny Jacobs, the head of the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), has indicated his willingness to remain in his role and work alongside the existing board. This comes after months of turmoil at Ireland’s primary…

Photo by Pedro Correia on Unsplash The latest Daft.ie rental report reveals rents have surged by a third since before the pandemic, marking 18 consecutive quarters of increases. This is no mere blip but a sustained pressure building quietly beneath…

Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash From tomorrow, Ryanair passengers must present digital boarding passes — no exceptions. The budget airline’s shift to mandatory digital check-ins is far from a mere procedural update. It speaks to deeper currents reshaping Ireland’s…