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
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 … News • 05 Dec 14
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 … Business • 23 Oct 14
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
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 … Budget 2018 • 15 Oct 14
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
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
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
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
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
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 … Business • 14 Oct 14
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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 … News • 17 Jul 14
€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
