Michael Hennigan: The Finfacts economics site was launched in 1997. Average monthly page views of this blog are at 85,000. 2019 — "Hat tip: Perhaps the most researched commentator on the Irish economy is a guy based in Kuala Lumpur. I've never come across any other Irish economist with a greater command of relevant Irish economic data, gov policies & economic history" — Paddy Cosgrave, Founder and CEO Web Summit.