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PwC's Head of Tax Paraic Burke described the Government's Action Plan on Competitiveness as being very light on real actions that could be taken

Calls to increase the R&D tax credit for businesses

PwC is recommending the government increases the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit and to extend the definition of activities that qualify for R&D expenditure.

Business • 06 Oct

No agreement on specific Budget measures yet - Donohoe

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that no decisions on any specific measures for the Budget have been formalised and that an agreement "won't happen until at least this time of week".

Politics • 26 Sep

Many of the people working for Tiglin have experienced homelessness themselves

Watch: On the frontline of Dublin's homelessness crisis

The Government allocated a record €6bn for housing in Budget 2025, but charities working at the sharp end of the homeless crisis say it has not gone far enough.

Budget 2025 • 08 Oct 24

Mary Regan talks through the key takeaways from Budget 2025

5 political takeaways from Budget 2025

What does Budget 2025 tell us about the state of play in Irish politics?

Budget 2025 • 01 Oct 24

Students have welcomed the reduction in fees announced in Budget 2025

Watch: Students welcome reduction of fees in Budget

Fees for university students are to be reduced by €1,000 as part of a series of cost-of-living measures unveiled in the Budget.

Budget 2025 • 01 Oct 24

Twins James and Daniel Buckley were inspired to upcycle whey while working on their grandparents' cheese farm

Watch: Cork twins find a whey into soup business

Twin brothers from Co Cork have come up with a "soup-er" solution for using surplus whey from the family cheesemaking business.

Budget 2025 • 28 Sep 24

Michael McGrath said that the changed inflation environment will influence Budget 2025 decisions

McGrath doesn't rule out once-off payments in Budget 2025

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said that the changed inflation environment will influence Budget 2025 decisions.

Business • 24 Apr 24

Under Budget plans, these excise rates will be brought back to their usual level with two increases - in April and in August.

Excise duty hikes will go ahead as planned, Govt says

Changes announced in the Budget that will see further increases in the cost of petrol and diesel will go ahead as planned, according to the Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe.

Business • 19 Mar 24

The Department of Public Expenditure said they disagreed with the use of the term 'fiscal gimmickry', used by IFAC to describe the budget

IFAC stands over 'fiscal gimmickry' comments on Budget

The budgetary watchdog said it completely stood over controversial comments about last year's budget and "fiscal gimmickry", saying there was substantial evidence to support their conclusions.

Business • 16 Feb 24

Germany is generally debt-adverse - but in recent years has increased borrowing in response to crises including Covid-19 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine

German government likey to suspend debt brake again

Germany's ruling coalition is expected to agree a supplementary budget today that will temporarily lift a self-imposed cap on borrowing limits after a constitutional court ruling tore up the government's spending plans.

Business • 27 Nov 23

The package of measures is due to be announced on 10 October

Further energy credits considered for Budget

Two further energy credits are being considered as part of this month's budget, however both will likely be less than €200.

Ireland • 01 Oct 23

If the Government's plan works, it would lead to more homes becoming available for renters

Govt set to introduce measures for renters, landlords

The Government is set to increase the €500 credit for renters and introduce a tax concession for small landlords in next month's Budget.

Politics • 16 Sep 23

The financial support will be funded from the proceeds of the Energy Windfall Tax

Energy supports for households and businesses in Budget

Households and businesses will get financial support in the Budget to help pay energy bills this winter, the Taoiseach has confirmed.

Business • 25 Jul 23

Paschal Donohoe speakinga th the launch of the report (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Govt working to tackle overspending in health budget

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has said he is working "intensely" with Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to tackle overspending in the health budget.

Business • 19 Jul 23

The social protection paper also forecasts that were the monthly rate of Child Benefit to increase by €1, it would cost €14.8 million.

Paper explores cost of hiking social welfare payments

A €1 increase in the personal rates of all weekly paid social welfare schemes in October's budget would cost €69.4 million, according to new estimates.

Business • 18 Jul 23

What to know about gifting money for your children's homes

John Lowe of Money Doctors.ie regularly receives queries from parents on a variety of financial issues concerning their children.

living • 29 Nov 22

Paschal Donohoe and Pearse Doherty had a tense exchange on Prime Time last night

Donohoe and Doherty clash in tense Budget debate

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty went head to head – in what was arguably their most tense exchange to date, explains Louise Byrne.

Prime Time • 28 Sep 22

Encounters between Paschal Donohoe and Pearse Doherty have proved a mainstay of Budget coverage

5 things to watch for in Doherty v Donohoe debate

Last year's debate between Paschal Donohoe and Pearse Doherty was a sparky affair, writes Louise Byrne. Here are the issues you can expect to see during tonight's Prime Time debate.

Prime Time • 27 Sep 22

Eileen and Liam Hurley with their two daughters, who attend childcare full-time

'The right direction' - Parents on childcare measures

Parents have welcomed the reduction in childcare fees announced in the Budget. But, as everyday costs such as groceries surge, they fear that they won't end up being better off.

Prime Time • 28 Sep 22

IFAC says the post-Covid recovery has lost momentum

Budget will be 'a delicate balancing act', says IFAC

The Government faces a "delicate balancing act" in September's Budget, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.

Business • 31 Aug 22

The Fiscal Council said corporation tax receipts 'should not be relied on to fund permanent spending increases'

Fiscal council warns over reliance on corporation tax

Budgetary watchdog, the Fiscal Advisory Council, has said strong corporation tax receipts should "not be relied on to fund permanent spending increases".

Business • 05 Jul 22

Energy costs were among the issues raised by Opposition figures

Opposition say Budget plans too little and too late

Opposition parties have criticised the Government's Summer Economic Statement, saying the Government needs to go further, sooner.

Summer Economic Statement • 04 Jul 22

The Summer Economic Statement: What you need to know

The Summer Economic Statement is a document that sets out the parameters of the forthcoming Budget. That means, in broad terms, how much 'new' money will be spent or used to lower tax rates on Budget day.

Economy • 04 Jul 22

As the Govt announced its Summer Economic Statement, there were renewed calls for the public pay talks to resume

Workers 'need help' in Budget to offset inflation costs

Childcare worker Eilish Balfe says some in her industry have been forced to turn to food banks due to the rising cost of living.

Ireland • 04 Jul 22

Ministers Michael McGrath (L) and Paschal Donohoe have announced increased funding in the Budget

Budget to include 'once-off' 6.5% spending increase

The Government's Summer Economic Statement shows the forthcoming Budget will contain spending and tax measures equal to €6.7 billion.

Economy • 04 Jul 22