Meta’s gamble on chatbots opens new wave of tech competition on.ft.com/3QlyX29 | opinion

Extraordinarily far-reaching stuff on the economy today, in Stability update, full employment for years, budget supluses likewise, and modest growth each year- but OECD tax reform,ageing and climate change costs may skew the picture yet- talking same on The Hard Shoulder after 6pm

Irish Department of Finance buoyant Corporation Tax Projections out to 2027- can they survive the OECD reform process? The Department itself says its a big If. (Dept Stability Update Doc)

Why Ukraine is losing the war with Russia politico.eu/article/why-uk…

Irish corporation tax sliding by 25% in first quarter. Dept of Finance says likely a 'timing issue'. 🤔

Irish workers are the most productive in the EU (even excluding distorting effects of multinationals) stats today say- but whats really going on? Will be discussing on The Hard Shoulder at about 6.20 today...

Noted Tesla bear says Musk's EV maker could 'go bust,' says stock is worth $14 cnb.cx/3xlpqBD

NUJ condemns latest in series of 'attacks' on media, after RTÉ journalist was heckled at protest (via TheJournal.ie) jrnl.ie/6338717

Ireland gambles on China’s big tech billions politico.eu/article/irelan…

Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q, is reportedly considering an offer for Homebase's stores in the Republic of Ireland. Talks have been held with potential buyers for the sale of Homebase, which has eight shops in the Republic.

Today we're celebrating St Patrick's Day and joining parades all over Ireland. Spot the 🪽 of freedom in the streets of Dublin. 🇮🇪🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine
Big thanks to St. Patrick's Festival 🇮🇪🐍☘️💚 for welcoming us to the parade.

It begins. #Chicago #StPatrickDay

Ireland rugby team > Robbie Williams 🤔

The party is well and truly underway in Dublin 🎤🎼🎉

BBC Sport | BBC 5 Live Sport

#BBCRugby #BBCSixNations

What a great team, not pretty, but 2 6Nations in a row a truly astounding achievement #Irelandrugby

BREAKING: Ireland win Six Nations title after victory over Scotland trib.al/xqJPpP2

Bitcoin retreated from its latest record high amid intensifying debate about whether the latest bull run in cryptocurrencies is evidence of speculative froth in global markets bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Crypto

- Bitcoin not welcome in Swedish financial system, Riksbank's Thedeen says invst.ly/13y3up

Reddit and its investors are seeking to raise as much as $748 million in what would be one of the biggest IPOs so far this year trib.al/XFgNikH

The Six Nations is still on..breathe 🇮🇪🏉 #ENGvIRE