David Murphy

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The project will be overseen by the Office of Public Works (file image)

Government allocates between €200m to €500m for GPO works

The Government has allocated between €200m and €500m to a major upgrade of the GPO in Dublin's O'Connell Street.

Dublin • 04 Dec

Govt allocates €200m - €500m for major upgrade of GPO

The Government has allocated between €200m and €500m to a major upgrade of the GPO in Dublin's O'Connell Street.

Business • 04 Dec

Domestic economy up 4.1% in first nine months of 2025

The domestic economy expanded quickly in the first nine months of this year compared to the same period last year with growth of 4.1%.

Business • 04 Dec

Ireland to swap property details to battle tax evasion

Ireland has agreed to exchange information on property ownership with other countries as part of a tax evasion drive.

Business • 04 Dec

(left to right) Marian Harkin Micheal Martin Simon Harris Jack Chambers all standing at podiums

Govt to speed up delivery of housing and infrastructure

The Government is to introduce reforms that aim to cut delays and reset the "imbalance" between individuals' right to object and delivering major public infrastructure.

Ireland • 03 Dec

Christmas bonus to be paid to social welfare recipients

Social welfare recipients will begin receiving the Christmas Bonus from today.

Ireland • 01 Dec

35% increase in termination notices issued by landlords

There has been a 35% increase in termination notices issued by landlords to tenants in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2024.

Business • 28 Nov

Government 'budgeting like there's no tomorrow' - Ifac

Despite soaring taxes flowing into the Government's coffers from US multinationals, the State's fiscal watchdog says the proportion of the windfall revenues being set aside by the Cabinet is falling.

Business • 26 Nov

Uisce Éireann fined €20m for not hitting leak fix targets

The regulator for Uisce Éireann has said that the water utility has missed a target for reducing leaks.

Business • 25 Nov

Was it wise for Harris to become Minister for Finance?

Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy analyses the potential pitfalls of Simon Harris's decision to replace Paschal Donohoe as Minister for Finance.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Nov