The potential sale of PTSB shows the State stepping away from the financial sector, 17 years after the financial crash started. (Photo: Brian Lawless/PA Wire)Recent weeks have seen a procession of events that reminded us of the financial crash of 2008. Ireland’s economic history over the past 50 years has been a roller-coaster of ups and downs, but the crash was a defining moment. There will be ups and downs caused by the international economic cycle, but building resilience to handle these is vital. But the fact that we are, 17 years on, still undoing the mess shows the value of preparing for the next shock.

Source: The Irish Times November 15, 2025 08:17 UTC