This commentary is an update and review of a commentary that we published in December 2023. The updated charts are once again very useful. Gold bugs such as myself consider Gold to be money. And yet the primary way in which we measure its worth is in fiat currency – mainly Dollars. However, its purchasing […]
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There is at least one candidate on every ballot paper who would have joined the chorus of the questioning over the past five years, rather than the legions of consensus. Those candidates should be the ones you support, in our estimation.
Paschal Donohoe defends Fine Gael’s tens of billions in increased State spending.
The party, frankly, entered this election taking the voters and the result for granted. They’ll deny it – but they did.
Pinning down the Taoiseach is not unlike trying to grab hold of a greased-up eel.
Previously said politics should be “respectful”.
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“It is a deterrent.”
“Our former model is over.”
Green Party Minister Catherine Martin says she and her party would ultimately like to see “Universal Basic Income” implemented in Ireland – a policy of providing regular, unconditional payments to all citizens regardless of employment status or income level. #Budget2025
Tánaiste Micheál Martin tells Ben Scallan he “takes issue” with IFAC’s suggestion that the Budget isn’t serious.