The Economic and Social Research Institute’s study indicates that for every 1,000 houses constructed in the Republic, one to two general practitioners and five hospital beds must be assigned fully. Consequently, as part of Simon Harris’s commitment to create 250,000 houses within a five year period, there would need to be 375 additional GPs and an increase of 1,250 hospital beds. The ESRI’s results are closely studied by Eoin Burke-Kennedy.
Simon Harris is set to be the youngest Taoiseach in the State’s history today. As we approach October’s budget day, one wonders what actions he will take. Fiona Reddan delves into the tricky equilibrium that Harris needs to strike between increased revenue generation and keeping voters content in our personal finance feature.
In our Q&A segment on personal finance, a reader seeks clarity on AIB’s stock purchase offer for long-standing shareholders, a deal where 20 stocks could be acquired for a mere €100. Dominic Coyle sheds light on this seemingly meagre proposal.
Laura Slattery breaks down the consultation papers for two novel media funds that have been proposed, potentially adding €5 million in public funding to local news outlets and court coverage. In her weekly article, Slattery explains the anticipated scramble amongst media publishers to secure this funding.
Meeting Simon Harris’s housing aims would demand hundreds of additional GPs and an extra 1,250 hospital beds.
Lottoland, a lottery betting firm, has commented that the Government Minister spearheading new gambling laws has repeatedly refused to attend meetings in order to hear their concerns that they first voiced weeks earlier. Barry O’Halloran provides more context to this matter.
Commercial real estate market investment in the State experienced a significant decrease in the first quarter, representing a new low since the financial crisis, as per Sherry FitzGerald, an estate agent. Eoin Burke-Kennedy reports on this topic.
Cantillon discusses how homeowners who postponed switching lenders until the European Central Bank raised the rates failed to benefit from maximum savings, following an analysis of the Central Bank of Ireland report on mortgage switching.
An activist investor based in New York has increased their investment in FD Technologies, a tech company in Newry. The details are covered by Barry J Whyte, as evident from recent exchanges in the stock market.
Ireland’s position has declined by two spots in a global index of nations favourable for private enterprise, primarily due to deteriorating ‘macroeconomic’ conditions brought on by the living costs crisis, as outlined by Colin Gleeson. A potentially exaggerated caution regarding a stock bubble by Albert Edwards of Societe Generale has been dismissed as excessive by Stocktake.
A feature entitled Me & My Money highlighted Amanda Torrens, proprietress of Barberstown Castle in Straffan, Co Kildare. She recounted her experience of investing in a racehorse and succeeding to recover her initial investment from the horse’s very first race. She shared this during a conversation with Tony Clayton-Lea.