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
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
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 … Economy • 04 Jul
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
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
Limits to what can be done in Budget - Donohoe Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said there is one pot of money, taxes, to pay for everything and ultimately there must be a balance … Business • 20 Jun
Preparing October's Budget will be 'complex' - Donohoe Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that the preparation of October's Budget will be complex and challenging. Business • 10 Jun
Call for €10 rise in core welfare rates in budget An increase of €10 per week in core social welfare rates, enhancing the support grant for carers and a single rate state pension are among … Business • 06 Sep 21
Donohoe says public finances still within budget The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe has said the public finances are still within the overall budget published last October. Business • 16 Feb 21
Details of EU budget agreed by EU parliament The European Parliament and EU governments' negotiators have agreed the details of the EU's 2021-2027 budget, clearing a crucial step for the activation of the … World • 10 Nov 20
Budget 2021 - rewriting the rule book There's less than a month to go until Budget 2021, but already it's shaping up to be unlike any other we've known in recent memory. Budget 2021 • 25 Sep 20
Ibec calls for €6bn support for businesses in Budget Employers' group Ibec has called on the Government to provide an additional €6bn in supports for businesses in the upcoming Budget. Budget 2021 • 25 Sep 20
SME Recovery Ireland sets out Budget wish list SME Recovery Ireland has set out its Budget Submission today, which is aimed at building long-term SME resilience and sustaining SME recovery. Business • 09 Sep 20
July Stimulus: What businesses say they need to survive The July stimulus package, which is aimed at saving businesses and jobs amid the Covid-19 pandemic, is due to be published by the Government early … Business • 19 Jul 20
10 things you need to know about pensions: Part 2 In the second of two parts, John Lowe of Money Doctors explains the first 5 of 10 things you need to know about pensions. News • 19 Jun 20
The A-Z of saving in 2020: Part 2 Wanting to save money and actually doing it are two very different things. In the second of two parts, John Lowe of Money Doctors sets … Budget • 24 Feb 20
Fiscal report: How do our finances fare? The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council was established to be an independent watchdog on Government budgetary policy. Business • 28 Nov 19
What you should teach your children about money, Part 3 John Lowe of Money Doctors and father of three children, continues with his advice in this 3rd and final part on what you should be … living • 22 Oct 19
Health changes effective from September 2020 While the health budget promises free GP care and dental care for certain younger groups, these changes will not come into effect until September. Budget 2020 • 08 Oct 19
Extra teaching posts a case of 'running to stand still' Today's announcement of additional teaching and Special Needs Assistant posts needs to be seen in the context of our ongoing demographic boom, writes Emma O … Budget 2020 • 08 Oct 19
Budget: Brexit measures, carbon tax and cigarettes hike The Minister for Finance has said that Brexit is the most pressing and immediate risk to the economy and today's Budget has been influenced by … Business • 08 Oct 19
As it happened: Brexit the focus as Budget announced Follow the latest updates and reaction to Budget 2020. Budget 2020 • 08 Oct 19
Dept of Finance on Brexit war footing ahead of Budget Inside the briefing room of the Department of Finance, tucked away in a corner, are two white painted steel window shutters hanging on a frame. Business • 06 Oct 19
Taoiseach says Budget will have modest welfare increase The Taoiseach has said there will be modest, targeted welfare increases in next Tuesday's Budget. Budget 2020 • 05 Oct 19
Blanket social welfare increase in Budget ruled out Budget talks across Government departments are continuing throughout the weekend. Budget 2020 • 06 Oct 19
