The TWM Real Estate Podcast

Episode 16: Elections, Elections!

The TWM Real Estate Podcast

Show Notes

This episode is all about the uncertainty that elections bring in particular the impact of what has happened in the US. On this podcast Seán O'Neill chats with our regular contributor, independent economist, Stephen Walsh and TWM co-owner and director, Michele Jackson. We speak about the policies Donald Trump has threatened to introduce, possible future geopolitical events and the likely impact on Ireland. We also discuss the impending Irish election and the positives and negatives within the Irish economy.

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