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Richard Bruton said the spending increase has been very prudently within what is affordable by the economy

Bruton says Government 'prudent' in Budget

The European Commission has thrown its weight behind criticisms of Irish budget policy made by the Fiscal Advisory Council last autumn.

News • 15 Jan 16

Dept of Health is seeking supplementary funding this year of around €680m

Health budget achievable in 2015 - Varadkar

Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said that the health budget for 2015 is achievable because for the first time in the past seven years any savings made in the health service will go back into the health service.

News • 05 Dec 14

Finance Minister Michael Noonan says Budget 2015 is about securing the country's recovery

Finance working on water charges relief measures

Measures to ensure people who are not on social welfare or paying tax get relief on water charges will be brought forward at the committee stage of the Finance Bill.

Business • 23 Oct 14

The decision not to reduce the deficit by more than necessary increases the country's vulnerability to shocks

Budget 2015 a 'missed opportunity' to cut debt

Budget 2015 was a “missed opportunity” for the Government to reduce its debt levels, according to ratings agency Moody’s.

Business • 16 Oct 14

Michael Noonan (R) said the double Irish scheme would be phased out

12% won't benefit from water charge measures

Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said 12% of households will not benefit from Budget measures designed to alleviate the water charges, but the Government is examining how to reach them.

Budget 2018 • 15 Oct 14

Welcome for retention of 12.5% Corporation Tax rate

Positive reaction in US to 'Double-Irish' move

The initial reaction in the US to the abolition of the so-called "Double Irish" and the introduction of new investment incentives has been positive.

Budget 2018 • 14 Oct 14

Richard Bruton said his department's capital spend will increase to €500m

Government pledges extra 50,000 jobs in 2015

The Government said it will create 50,000 new jobs next year as a result of increased funding and tax changes.

Budget 2018 • 14 Oct 14

The current pupil teacher ratios are set to be maintained

1,700 new teachers and SNAs to be recruited

An additional 1,700 teacher and SNA posts will be created to cater for additional pupil numbers in primary and post primary schools.

Budget 2018 • 14 Oct 14

A number of business groups feel the Budget measures will help boost consumer confidence

Business and industry groups react to Budget 2015

The details of Budget 2015 have been broadly welcomed by business and industry groups.

Business • 14 Oct 14

Michael McGrath said there was no vision of what a post-austerity Ireland will look like

Budget 'using borrowed money to buy votes'

Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath said this Budget was all about using borrowed money to buy votes.

Budget 2018 • 14 Oct 14

Brendan Howlin says €1.6 billion for work and training places next year

More funds for training for long term unemployed

Brendan Howlin has said €1.6 billion will be made available to provide about 300,000 work and training places next year in support of the Pathways to Work strategy.

Business • 14 Oct 14

The Government is making a number of changes to 'remove the roadblocks' for the building trade

Measures announced to encourage home building

The 80% windfall tax applying to profits generated through the sale of development land is to be abolished, according to Minister for Finance Michael Noonan.

Business • 14 Oct 14

Many multinational firms have used the Double-Irish scheme to reduce their tax burden

End of Double Irish 'won't make US firms leave'

Initial US reaction to the abolition of the so-called 'Double Irish' tax scheme and the introduction of new investment incentives has been positive.

Business • 14 Oct 14

Mr Noonan announced a tax boost for farmers

Farmers' income exempt thresholds rise 50%

Michael Noonan has introduced a number of tax measures to support farming – which has an annual turnover of about €26bn billion and 170,000 employees.

Business • 14 Oct 14

The Budget for 2015 will be announced in the Dáil tomorrow

Measures in Budget to help with water charges

The Government is to introduce measures in the Budget to help householders and recipients of social welfare pay their water charges.

News • 13 Oct 14

It is understood that health will get an extra €300m for 2015

Dept of Health set to get extra €300m for 2015

The Department of Health and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform are believed to have agreed the health budget for next year.

News • 10 Oct 14

Sinn Féin said it would increase a range of social welfare payments

Sinn Féin publishes pre-Budget submission

Sinn Féin has pledged to abolish the property charge and not to introduce water charges if in government.

News • 08 Oct 14

Budget 2015 will be delivered on 14 October

Ibec and TASC differ on income tax proposals

Separate pre-Budget reports from business group Ibec and the TASC independent think-tank have presented opposing views on the future of income tax in Ireland.

News • 29 Sep 14

A stand-off has developed over efforts by Lucinda Creighton and members of the Reform Alliance to join the Dáil technical group

Budget tops agenda as Dáil returns from break

TDs and Senators have returned to Leinster House as the Dáil and Seanad resumed this afternoon following the summer break.

News • 17 Sep 14

Ms Burton said Sinn Féin were showing in Government in Northern Ireland how they would misgovern the Republic

Tánaiste says Sinn Féin seeking 'welfare economy'

Labour leader Joan Burton has launched a strong attack on Sinn Féin at her party's mini-conference in Wexford.

News • 15 Sep 14

Govt priority to cement economic recovery - Burton

Tánaiste Joan Burton has said the Government's priority in next month's Budget would be to cement the recovery of the economy.

News • 03 Sep 14

Brendan Howlin said the economy had grown better than expected

Budget adjustment of €2bn not needed, says Howlin

Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has said the Government will have a less demanding Budget than expected for 2015 because the economy has grown.

News • 23 Jul 14

ICTU says a greater water allowance should be provided to families

ICTU calls for reduced water charges for some

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is proposing the Government introduce refundable tax credits and reduced water charges to help people on lower and middle incomes.

News • 17 Jul 14

The economists predict that the public will be suffering from 'austerity fatigue' next year

€2bn reduction in budget deficit still 'likely'

Two of the country's leading economists agree that the Government has little room to make any changes to budgetary targets.

News • 28 May 14

budget 2015

Bruton says Government 'prudent' in Budget

Health budget achievable in 2015 - Varadkar

Finance working on water charges relief measures

Budget 2015 a 'missed opportunity' to cut debt

12% won't benefit from water charge measures

Positive reaction in US to 'Double-Irish' move

Government pledges extra 50,000 jobs in 2015

1,700 new teachers and SNAs to be recruited

Business and industry groups react to Budget 2015

Budget 'using borrowed money to buy votes'

More funds for training for long term unemployed

Measures announced to encourage home building

End of Double Irish 'won't make US firms leave'

Farmers' income exempt thresholds rise 50%

Measures in Budget to help with water charges

Dept of Health set to get extra €300m for 2015

Sinn Féin publishes pre-Budget submission

Ibec and TASC differ on income tax proposals

Budget tops agenda as Dáil returns from break

Tánaiste says Sinn Féin seeking 'welfare economy'

Govt priority to cement economic recovery - Burton

Budget adjustment of €2bn not needed, says Howlin

ICTU calls for reduced water charges for some

€2bn reduction in budget deficit still 'likely'

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