The State’s population could grow to 7.6 million within four decades if current migration trends continue, according to new research by the Department of Finance. As part of a “scenario analysis”, the department produced a range of population projections for the Republic to the year 2065. In a high-growth scenario where net migration is assumed to be higher, between 53,000–58,000 annually, the population climbs to 7.59 million by 2065, more than 2 million above the current level. Eoin Burke-Kennedy has gone through the report, while Cantillon looks at what it all means.

Why are big tech firms kicking up about regulation when they don’t seem able to regulate their own products? Emmet Ryan asks a very important question.

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