David McWilliams
David McWilliams is a prominent Irish economist, broadcaster, and columnist, known for his engaging discussions on economic issues and his ability to connect complex topics with a broad audience.
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David McWilliams has warned of scams involving his stolen image that saw a pensioner lose €15,000 to a fake investment opportunity.
Big tech is profiting from deepfake videos of celebrities selling face cream and Bitcoin – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-14
David McWilliams wrote about how Ireland could harness offshore winds for economic growth.
Eoin Lenihan’s Vandalising Ireland proposes an idiosyncratic new direction for Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-23
David McWilliams returns next week.
Christmas is a time to remind ourselves not to rely on our emotions to make decisions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
David McWilliams is a popular economist who predicts the collapse of the current AI boom in the US.
‘É alface digital’: economista famoso explica por que a IA vai colapsar
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-24
David McWilliams is referenced for his insights on the economic reasons behind fewer children being born in Ireland.
‘I cannot express how seriously the housing crisis has impacted me (35 years old and female) and my friends’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
David McWilliams commented on the fraudsters using him in fake ads.
Irish people among international scammers’ most sought-after targets – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-16
David McWilliams returns next week.
keeping up with the Joneses when the Joneses are keeping up with you – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11David McWilliams is an economist, author, and financial commentator who believes central bankers are deeply political.
The future of money and democracy: Economist believes golden age of central banking is over
New Zealand· 2025-10-08
David McWilliams' image was used in a 'deep fake' to dupe social media users.
Jim Gavin won’t be the last victim of a smear campaign. When will platforms act? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-27
David McWilliams’s piece in this newspaper last Saturday outlined how the GAA could help solve the housing crisis.
The GAA serves communities well, but don’t expect it to solve the housing crisis – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-18
David McWilliams discusses the use of fake images of himself in cryptocurrency investment scams.
David McWilliams on the fraudsters using him in fake ads – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
David McWilliams is an economist and commentator who has been falsely portrayed in social media advertisements without his consent.
‘Deep fake’ image of David McWilliams used to dupe social media users, says commentator – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-08
David McWilliams pointed out that the state is buying the lion’s share of all new housing.
Average Dublin City Council tenant pays just €77 rent per week. That may have to rise – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-05
David McWilliams is mentioned as someone who provides insights on stabilizing affordable house prices in Ireland.
We need to confront the reality that the housing shortage can’t be solved – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-23
David McWilliams notes that Ireland is now the most educated country on the planet.
Better educated, better paid, and locked out of housing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-01
David McWilliams takes a lap of honour for predicting the market turmoil caused by the White House.
Donald Trump blinked, but the danger hasn’t passed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-13
David McWilliams wrote a thought-provoking article on using tax incentives to eliminate the dilapidated state of towns and cities.
On redefining neutrality, and housing and homelessness – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24
David McWilliams is an economist who compared Ireland's economic issues to those of New Zealand.
If Christopher Luxon wants to run NZ as a business he needs to get it in order - Shane Te PouNew Zealand· 2025-02-22
David McWilliams is an economist and Irish Times columnist who will be part of the festival.
Alison Moyet, King Lear, Dublin film festival and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-15
