David Murphy

Economics and Public Affairs Editor

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Much attention today will be on the scope for tax cuts next year (stock image)

Scope for €1.5 billion in tax cuts for Budget 2026

The Government is allowing scope for €1.5bn of tax cuts in Budget 2026, according to the Summer Economic Statement.

Politics • 22 Jul 25

Inside the Government's €100bn infrastructure plan

David Murphy explains why the review of the National Development Plan is crucial in dealing with the housing crisis.

Analysis and Comment • 22 Jul 25

Brick laying, water flows from a tap and electricity pylon

Govt plans to inject additional €30bn into infrastructure

The Government is finalising a major investment plan to inject up to €30 billion of additional funding into Ireland's infrastructure between 2026 and 2030.

Politics • 20 Jul 25

Inside Ireland's multibillion euro infrastructure plan

The National Development Plan is the Government's scheme to build infrastructure for the coming years. With the Coalition reviewing spending, RTÉ Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy answers some of the most common questions associated with the scheme.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Jul 25

Increase to night-time flights 'reckless', say residents

Residents living in the vicinity of Dublin Airport have said the decision to increase the number of night-time flights will "subject thousands of people to unnecessary noise and pollution".

Dublin • 17 Jul 25

Property prices pick up pace again in May - CSO

Irish residential property prices increased by 7.9% in the 12 months to May, marginally higher than the 7.6% rise in year up to April, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 16 Jul 25

Apple escrow account rises in value by €470m

The fund holding back tax from iPhone-maker Apple owed to the Irish State rose in value by €470 million after expenses in the 16 months to May of this year.

Business • 15 Jul 25

Donohoe backs NTMA management after €5m fraud incident

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has backed the management of the National Treasury Management Agency after it was subject to a €5m fraud.

Business • 14 Jul 25

Earlier this week Taoiseach Micheál Martin expressed hope that the EU and US could reach a framework agreement

Next fortnight crucial for Ireland amid US tariff threats

The next two weeks will be crucial for Ireland and the European Union after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs of 30% if Brussels fails to reach a deal with Washington before the 1 August deadline, writes David Murphy

Analysis and Comment • 14 Jul 25

A map showing the plan for the Greater Dublin Drainage Project from Uisce Éireann

Planning granted for Dublin sewage and drainage project

Planning approval has been given to a major €1.3 billion sewage and drainage scheme for Dublin which is critical to the provision of housing in future years.

Dublin • 10 Jul 25