Paul Sweeney
@sweeneyman.bsky.social
Author books on Irish economy inclu “The Celtic Tiger”; board member of TASC the Irish progressive think tank; Former Chief Economist, Irish Congress of Trade Unions.
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Paul Sweeney
@sweeneyman.bsky.social
· Dec 5
Delighted to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Economic Science from UCD for my “contributions to economics” and to “the distinctive Irish economic model.”
This should enrage the economic Fool Trump:-Ireland exported more than twice as much goods last year to the US it’s important €3 .5 billion as against €1.7 billion in imports
February 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
This should enrage the economic Fool Trump:-Ireland exported more than twice as much goods last year to the US it’s important €3 .5 billion as against €1.7 billion in imports
My take on the EU’s Dragi Report
February 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM
My take on the EU’s Dragi Report
Neutrality has to be reviewed by real Progressives in the New World Order:- For Sinn Féin, Tiocfaidh ár lá is being replaced by Turn the Other Cheek
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
Fintan O’Toole: For Sinn Féin, Tiocfaidh ár lá is being replaced by Turn the Other Cheek
Sinn Féin is rightly proud of republicanism’s role in the fight against fascism in Spain. So why is it now opposing assistance for Ukraine?
www.irishtimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Neutrality has to be reviewed by real Progressives in the New World Order:- For Sinn Féin, Tiocfaidh ár lá is being replaced by Turn the Other Cheek
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
Brexit means Britain exited EU ! Come back fully or not at all!
EXCLUSIVE: Britain’s top trade ministers are being dispatched across the channel in a bid to ensure new EU procurement rules don’t harm British manufacturers.
Britain courts France to stay in ‘Made in Europe’ club
Trade Minister Chris Bryant is heading to Paris next month to lobby France, the EU’s toughest industrial hawk.
www.politico.eu
February 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Brexit means Britain exited EU ! Come back fully or not at all!
Reposted by Paul Sweeney
Remember: Viktor Orban has built a corrupt, stagnant Hungary that is much poorer than it should be
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
America’s Future Is Hungary
MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.
www.theatlantic.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Remember: Viktor Orban has built a corrupt, stagnant Hungary that is much poorer than it should be
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Europe should do the same immediately! Screw Trumps Americas dominance! www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK bank bosses plan to set up Visa and Mastercard alternative amid Trump fears
Exclusive: First meeting to be held over domestic payments system aimed at reducing reliance on US networks
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Europe should do the same immediately! Screw Trumps Americas dominance! www.theguardian.com/business/202...
A v good review by a centre right politician:- Paschal Donohoe on Capitalism, A Global History by Sven Beckert: Demanding but magisterial
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Paschal Donohoe on Capitalism, A Global History by Sven Beckert: Demanding but magisterial
Its more than 1,000 pages require sustained focus and stamina but it should not languish unread on dusty shelves
www.irishtimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:42 PM
A v good review by a centre right politician:- Paschal Donohoe on Capitalism, A Global History by Sven Beckert: Demanding but magisterial
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Dublin’s endless rain by the Dodder
February 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Dublin’s endless rain by the Dodder
'The price of our dignity': Ukraine athlete disqualified from Olympics over memorial helmet f24.my/BjeI.BS
'The price of our dignity': Ukraine athlete disqualified from Olympics over memorial helmet
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday for his insistance on wearing a helmet depicting Ukrai...
f24.my
February 12, 2026 at 4:24 PM
'The price of our dignity': Ukraine athlete disqualified from Olympics over memorial helmet f24.my/BjeI.BS
The Leaders of the EU of the Right want to emulate the US business practices of “hires & fire” of 2 jobs, of gross inequality!
If cutting “red tape” means less protection for workers to give even more national income to Capital then it must be resisted! www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
EU must 'tear down barriers' to become 'global giant'
The EU must "tear down the barriers" that prevent it from becoming a truly global economic giant, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said, ahead of leaders' talks on making the 27-...
www.rte.ie
February 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
The Leaders of the EU of the Right want to emulate the US business practices of “hires & fire” of 2 jobs, of gross inequality!
Rodik shows the errors of Dragi & the EU elite! The World Needs Europe to Get Its Act Together – Fast www.socialeurope.eu/the-world-ne...
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www.socialeurope.eu
February 12, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Rodik shows the errors of Dragi & the EU elite! The World Needs Europe to Get Its Act Together – Fast www.socialeurope.eu/the-world-ne...
Back to the Future: Resisting Fascist Capitalism's Great Reset www.socialeurope.eu/back-to-the-...
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www.socialeurope.eu
February 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Back to the Future: Resisting Fascist Capitalism's Great Reset www.socialeurope.eu/back-to-the-...
Big Tech bosses became much richer in the year since Trump took power: Jef Bezos of Amazon is $15 billion richer; Subaru Pichai became a billionaire; Elon Musk Tesla by $234bn; Mark Zuckerberg Meta $1.9bn!
February 12, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Big Tech bosses became much richer in the year since Trump took power: Jef Bezos of Amazon is $15 billion richer; Subaru Pichai became a billionaire; Elon Musk Tesla by $234bn; Mark Zuckerberg Meta $1.9bn!
If cutting “red tape” means less protection for workers to give even more national income to Capital then it must be resisted! www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
EU must 'tear down barriers' to become 'global giant'
The EU must "tear down the barriers" that prevent it from becoming a truly global economic giant, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said, ahead of leaders' talks on making the 27-...
www.rte.ie
February 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM
If cutting “red tape” means less protection for workers to give even more national income to Capital then it must be resisted! www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
Progressive? No! In solidarity? No! SF votes against helping #Ukraine! www.rte.ie/news/ukraine...
EU parliament approves €90bn loan for Ukraine
The EU parliament has approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, providing a financial lifeline to the country four years into Russia's invasion.
www.rte.ie
February 11, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Progressive? No! In solidarity? No! SF votes against helping #Ukraine! www.rte.ie/news/ukraine...
European alternatives to American owned & controlled Visa and Mastercard ‘urgently’ needed, says banking chief per FT. ASAP
February 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
European alternatives to American owned & controlled Visa and Mastercard ‘urgently’ needed, says banking chief per FT. ASAP
Reposted by Paul Sweeney
8 February 1921 | A Polish man Józef Laksy was born.
He arrived at #Auschwitz as a police prisoner of Gestapo from Katowice on 12 February 1943. On 16 March 1943, he was registered as no. 108536). He was later transferred to KL Mauthausen where he was liberated on 6 May 1945.
He arrived at #Auschwitz as a police prisoner of Gestapo from Katowice on 12 February 1943. On 16 March 1943, he was registered as no. 108536). He was later transferred to KL Mauthausen where he was liberated on 6 May 1945.
February 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
8 February 1921 | A Polish man Józef Laksy was born.
He arrived at #Auschwitz as a police prisoner of Gestapo from Katowice on 12 February 1943. On 16 March 1943, he was registered as no. 108536). He was later transferred to KL Mauthausen where he was liberated on 6 May 1945.
He arrived at #Auschwitz as a police prisoner of Gestapo from Katowice on 12 February 1943. On 16 March 1943, he was registered as no. 108536). He was later transferred to KL Mauthausen where he was liberated on 6 May 1945.
Now Starmer should follow:- www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Morgan McSweeney: brains behind Labour’s comeback undone by poor judgment
Starmer’s chief of staff, who has quit over Mandelson appointment, was accused of presiding over a toxic No 10
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Now Starmer should follow:- www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The Broliarchy of gassillionaires are making loads a money but not creating jobs as the chart shows! Where is the investment going?
February 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
The Broliarchy of gassillionaires are making loads a money but not creating jobs as the chart shows! Where is the investment going?
Ireland’s ‘tax hedge’ set to continue. And Apple iPhone sales are soaring in China and this will boost Ireland’s tax revenue substantially in the future.
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Ireland’s ‘tax hedge’ set to continue
January’s exchequer returns indicate the Government started 2026 on positive note
www.irishtimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Ireland’s ‘tax hedge’ set to continue. And Apple iPhone sales are soaring in China and this will boost Ireland’s tax revenue substantially in the future.
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
Also a focus on costs alone esp labour costs detracts from key areas like good infrastructure, corruption, reasonable professional services etc
Also a focus on costs alone esp labour costs detracts from key areas like good infrastructure, corruption, reasonable professional services etc
Europe Should Reject US-Style Competitiveness
Sandeep Vaheesan challenges the belief that allowing pernicious business tactics is vital to the EU's economic success.
www.project-syndicate.org
February 6, 2026 at 6:11 PM
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
Also a focus on costs alone esp labour costs detracts from key areas like good infrastructure, corruption, reasonable professional services etc
Also a focus on costs alone esp labour costs detracts from key areas like good infrastructure, corruption, reasonable professional services etc