Enda Kenny: Irish people are pragmatic and understanding
The Taoiseach speaks bailouts, treaties and markets…in the snow.
View ArticleTaoiseach slammed over ‘people went mad with borrowing’ comments
Enda Kenny’s comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos yesterday have been sharply criticised.
View ArticleCriticism of Taoiseach’s ‘mad with borrowing’ comments is ‘a bit silly’ – FG TD
Damien English said that people knew exactly what Enda Kenny meant when he said yesterday that “people simply went mad with borrowing” during the economic boom.
View ArticlePoll: Is Kenny right – did people go ‘mad with borrowing’?
Enda Kenny has caused a political storm after his comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos. But is he right?
View Article13 major global risks that used to be the stuff of science fiction
Orbital debris, persistent extreme weather, digital meltdown, geomagnetic storms… the World Economic Forum considers some risky business.
View ArticleEnda Kenny and Michael Noonan to attend Davos
The Taoiseach and Minister for Finance will join other world leaders at the influential meeting to discuss issues affecting the global economy.
View ArticleIreland has been through ‘a hurricane’ – Kenny speaks at World Economic Forum
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Enda Kenny stressed the need for job creation across Europe in order to tackle the economic crisis.
View ArticleThe Evening Fix… now with added photos of unsuspecting commuters
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
View ArticleSitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
View ArticlePoll: Do you think the global economic crisis is over?
Most of those attending the World Economic Forum in Davos last week reckoned the four-year crisis is over, but what do you think?
View ArticleIreland one of the top 20 most competitive holiday spots in world
We fell out of the top 20 in the World Tourism and Travel Competitiveness Index two years ago – now we’re back at no. 19.
View ArticleIreland is the 9th friendliest country in the world for tourists
Research by the World Economic Forum says we’re still among the most welcoming countries in the world for visitors.
View ArticleEnda Kenny and 6 other Irish people are attending the World Economic Forum
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin is among those attending the event.
View ArticleFacebook boss Sheryl Sandberg is now one of the world’s youngest billionaires
Sheryl Sandberg will attend the World Economic Forum this week.
View ArticleDenis O’Brien believes politicians are the economy’s biggest problem
The 55-year-old was speaking ahead of the World Economic Forum this week.
View ArticleBono is having dinner with the Taoiseach and Finance Minister tonight
The U2 frontman will join the pair, along with 25 company executives, for an IDA hosted dinner tonight at the World Economic Forum.
View Article‘Many leave to get experience’ – Taoiseach talks emigration in Davos
Minister for Finance Michael Noonan said he can categorically deny that Irish banks would need a so-called ‘bail-in’.
View ArticleEnda’s charming smile is too much for this Bloomberg presenter (GIF)
The Taoiseach was also absolutely freezing.
View Article‘Big oil’ welcomes new ‘sexy’ relationship with Iran in Swiss Alps
The CEO of oil company Total has spoken to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani who told him to ‘be ready’ for the lifting of embargoes.
View ArticleMoving up in the world: Ireland is now the 25th most competitive country
We got high scores for primary education but our macroeconomic environment is dragging us down.
View ArticleIreland makes the top 10 in global study on gender gap
Iceland came out on top while Yemen was listed last.
View ArticleThe top 1% could soon own more than HALF of global wealth
But how can this be reversed?
View ArticleWho would have guessed – CEOs are concerned about ‘over-regulation’
Chief executives worldwide are concerned about bureaucratic influence on their businesses…
View ArticleEnda Kenny is headed there, along with Denis O’Brien… So what’s this Davos...
It’s a bit like school camp, but for billionaires.
View ArticleBillionaire flies his two nannies to Davos, tells Americans to “have less...
Jeff Green made his fortunes betting against sub-prime mortgages.
View ArticleHere’s what Enda will be getting up to in Davos today
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
View ArticleThis is how much a club sandwich costs at the world’s most exclusive...
Don’t even start us on the champagne and caviar.
View ArticlePrince Andrew speaks out publicly about sex abuse allegations in Davos
The prince reiterated denials that have been made on his behalf by Buckingham Palace, telling business leaders his focus is on his work.
View ArticleEmma Watson: ‘The world is held back because women aren’t equal’
The actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador gave another powerful speech at the World Economic Forum this morning.
View ArticleEnda Kenny will be hanging out with a lot of billionaires today
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
View ArticleEnda had a torturous conversation about the election date in Davos
The Taoiseach also recorded a slightly awkward Facebook video with Sheryl Sandberg.
View ArticleMeet the Irish delegates rubbing shoulders with the global elite at Davos
Denis O’Brien appears to be skipping the latest installment.
View ArticleAn Taoiseach went on CNBC from Davos and said there's no chance of an Irish...
Asked whether there should be one, he said “not at all”.
View ArticleIreland slips down the global tourism competitiveness scale
But the industry isn’t too worried.
View ArticleThe world's richest 1% swallowed up 82% of the wealth created last year
A new report by Oxfam has found that income inequality is growing.
View ArticleThese are the Irish people making the exclusive trip to Davos this week
There are some debuts for Ireland’s top politicians.
View ArticleThe World Economic Forum says Ireland has problems with 'soaring wealth...
The country has been placed 8th out of 30 in the organisation’s latest Inclusive Development Index.
View Article'Exceptional' level of snowfall delays dozens of global leaders arriving in...
In the last six days, 63 inches of snow has fallen on Davos.
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