If we’re not careful, Irish cities risk becoming Detroit which was ceded to dereliction and vandalism
David McWilliams
by Rani Dabrai
1y ago
We know that in economics positive incentives work, and extreme positive incentives work even better. The authorities could make it impossible for owners not to renovate their derelict buildings ..read more
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The visionary city where rents are one-third of those in Dublin
David McWilliams
by Rani Dabrai
1y ago
Vienna’s affordable housing success did not happen overnight. How did they pay for it all? Surprise, surprise - taxes ..read more
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I’m pro-immigration. We need to have a conversation about housing
David McWilliams
by Rani Dabrai
1y ago
Failure to provide adequate housing may allow space for anti-immigration policies and parties to emerge ..read more
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The economic transformation of Irish rugby has been phenomenal
David McWilliams
by Rani Dabrai
1y ago
The IRFU generated €116m last year, while in contrast, every single Premiership club in England started this season operating at a loss ..read more
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Ireland’s ‘nepo-baby buyers’ are creating a two-tier housing system
David McWilliams
by Rani Dabrai
1y ago
Wealth perpetuates housing inequality, as those without parental financial backing struggle ..read more
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Ireland needs to start thinking like a teenager, not a pensioner
David McWilliams
by Rani Dabrai
1y ago
Locking ourselves into economic rules and targets set for an ageing Europe is inappropriate for this youthful nation ..read more
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Ireland’s banks are simply not lending
David McWilliams
by Rani Dabrai
1y ago
Banks are afraid to lend and parts of the economy are strapped for cash ..read more
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David McWilliams: Irish banks are at it again, cheating savers out of their money
David McWilliams
by Rani Dabrai
1y ago
Our banks are the most rapacious in Europe when it comes to lending and borrowing. The solution is obvious ..read more
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Ireland must spend money or risk social implosion as population grows
David McWilliams
by Rani Dabrai
1y ago
Our average citizen would become disgruntled and want to blame someone if faced with falling quality of life ..read more
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Degrowth is supposed to save the world, but it’s not that simple
David McWilliams
by Rani Dabrai
1y ago
The concept sounds attractive but it is not the catch-all cure for global warming ..read more
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