Ireland's new defamation laws are grinding their way through the Seanad. Why so slow - and what change will they make? Reporting for The Irish Times. ⤵️ www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Crypto is in freefall, so what has gone wrong? Analysis for The Irish Times.⤵️ www.irishtimes.com/business/fin...

Farm 999 Episode Three airs on BBC One NI tonight. I reunite the crew of a Scottish air ambulance with the woman whose life they saved in the Highlands.

My contribution to the The Irish Times series on Ireland's changing suburbs. Massive population growth and change in Balbriggan. ⤵️ www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...

The Irish State's investment plans for its sovereign wealth funds await sign off. I spoke to the people who managed their ill-fated predecessor - the NPRF. ⤵️ www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

Episode Two of Farm 999 screens tonight on BBC1 NI. Available on BBC iPlayer.

Farm 999 debuts tonight at 730 on BBC One NI. Available on BBC iPlayer.

Now that 'Cable Cowboy' John Malone has more time on his hands - what does this mean for his Irish assets and VMTV in particular? My article in The Irish Times business pages. ⤵️ www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

Some big moves were announced in Ireland's diplomatic service last week. My piece on what life is like on the ambassadorial merry-go-round. ⤵️ www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Analysis of the Presidential social media battle for the Irish Times. Connolly has the clear edge - but Humphreys has spending firepower. ⤵️ www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Jim Gavin's departure is good for Catherine Connolly - and the Presidential campaign has solidified the 'united left alliance' say political analysts. My article for The Irish Times. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Americans saved Irish tourism in 2025 - but with dollar in decline 2026 could look very different. My piece in the @irishtimes.com business pages today. www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

Is CMAT’s claim about suicide during the economic crash accurate? My piece on how austerity measures compound and prolong economic shocks when it comes to mental health. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

'Peace or War'? A few thoughts on China and Ireland's place in the world order. paulcolgan.substack.com/p/ireland-in...

Beef or salmon? A disappearing menu choice as restaurateurs battle rising prices

Beef or salmon? Better think quick - as salmon starts disappearing from Irish menus - along with steak fillets. My piece on how rampant food inflation is changing how we eat out.

Irish exporters ‘told to shut their mouths’ over Trump tariffs. My piece in today's Irish Times on the anxiety that surrounds his 'deal' with the EU. www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

Trump's tariffs have split Ireland again. 10% in the north, 15% in the south. My piece for The Irish Times on the businesses looking to expand their northern footprint. www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

I checked back-in with small Irish exporters this morning to get their reaction to the EU tariff 'deal' with the US. Relief that it wasn't worse - but that's about the height of it. www.irishtimes.com/business/eco...

As Trump and the EU go down to the wire - my piece on how small Irish exporters are bracing themselves. The Irish whiskey, cheese and sweet makers sweating Trump’s tariff plans. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

The FT reports European trade negotiators fear a worse deal than the one Starmer got. Obviously a way to go - and depends on EU counter-tariffs - but any divergence in tariff regimes will have implications for NI and the Irish Sea Border arrangement. 1/2 www.ft.com/content/309d...

The 'crypto President' and the prospects for Stripe and other 'tech bros'.

Michael Flatley and Castlehyde. My piece on the former dancer's recent legal wrangling. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

I joined RTÉ's Drivetime to talk about Irish America, Trump and the latest developments on the tariff front. ⤵️ open.spotify.com/episode/7BLT...

It seems there is nothing 'reciprocal' about Trump's tariffs - instead Europe and Ireland are in for a knock-down, drag-out fight over the President's trade grievances. My piece for the Irish Times. ⤵️ www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

'Trump, Tariffs and Us'. Now available on BBC iPlayer.

'Trump, Tariffs and Us'. A documentary film about 'America First' and what it means back home. BBC NI this Sunday. www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...

Why have so many Irish journalists abandoned their trade to work for politicians and public relations firms? My piece in today's Irish Times. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

The EU is gearing up for a trade war with Donald Trump - and this has potentially big implications for the Brexit Protocol - and the Irish economy. I joined BBC's Talkback to discuss what comes next.

Joined Matt Cooper on The Last Word to talk about Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs', what he might be up to and how worried (or not) Ireland should be. ⤵️ www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...

My piece on Ireland's war of words with Israel. Former Biden envoy Deborah Lipstadt - President's speech was 'pretty close' to 'antisemitic'. UCD's Aidan Regan - antisemitism claim 'smoke and mirrors' Chief Rabbi - politicians have 'ignored' concerns. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Discussed Trump and Ireland on #BBCRedLines today. Podcast here. ⤵️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Was happy to join @markcarruthers7.bsky.social and John Campbell in studio on BBC's Red Lines today to discuss Trump and the impact he will have on Ireland, north and south.

The 'GAA catfish' saga has captured the Irish public imagination. But what are the social media giants doing to stop such activity - and what are the rights of those affected? My piece for the Irish Times. www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic...

It's inauguration day in Washington DC. I joined the Irish Times Inside Politics team to discuss Trump 2.0 - and what Ireland might expect. open.spotify.com/episode/0jcc...

My piece in today's Irish Times on the love-bombing of Trump by the multinationals with Irish operations. The consensus? He'll fully expect any new operations to open in the US. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

I spoke to Irish America about how Ireland should prepare for a second Trump presidency. Sean Spicer: Ireland 'will pay a price' for 'shunning' the Trump camp. John Hartnett: send Michael O'Leary to the White House. Kevin O'Malley: leverage Irish investments

Some work news. After a great decade as Economics Correspondent with Virgin Media News and UTV Ireland, I'm moving on in the New Year to new challenges. ⤵️