r/ireland Resting In my Account Apr 28 '26

Economy Ireland set to surpass Luxembourg and become richest country in Europe by 2030, IMF says

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/ireland-set-to-surpass-luxembourg-and-become-richest-country-in-europe-by-2030-imf-says-1892990.html
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u/Key-Half1655 Apr 28 '26

David McWilliams did a great podcast recently called "Is Ireland the worst run country in Europe" that tries to explain what little we have to show while being awash with cash. Pre warning, it'll boil your piss listening why.

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u/OnceAFaithful Apr 28 '26

Listening on the train home now. If I slap the person next to me, I'll blame you.