Blog: The European Commission recommends... We are now halfway through the budget-making process for 2017, the point at which the European Commission sends out Country-specific Recommendations to member states, writes ... Business • 18 May 16
Finance expects more room for spending in Budget The Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said that the government is likely to have at least €400m more than expected to fund spending increases ... Business • 27 Apr 16
Osborne plans spending cuts in British budget British Finance Minister George Osborne said he would announce deeper cuts to public spending this week in order to protect his plan to eliminate the ... World • 14 Mar 16
Budget 'broadly compliant' with Commission rules The country's Budget 2016 is "broadly compliant" with the provisions of the European Commission's Stability and Growth Pact, the Commission said today. Business • 17 Nov 15
Increased spending and tax cuts were correct - IMF The IMF has said Budget 2016 was correct to share the fruits of economic recovery through increased spending and tax cuts. Business • 16 Nov 15
OECD urges Dáil engagement in budget policy An international think tank has recommended that the Government step up the involvement of Oireachtas committees in the preparations for the Budget. Business • 11 Nov 15
New petroleum production tax in Finance Bill The Government has announced the introduction of a new "petroleum production tax" which will increase the maximum tax take on an oil or gas producing ... Business • 22 Oct 15
Budget won't overheat the Irish economy - S&P's Rating agency Standard & Poor's has said that Budget 2016 will not overheat the Irish economy. Business • 16 Oct 15
IMO 'surprised' at free GP care for under 12s move The Chairman of the Irish Medical Organisation's GP Committee has said he was "surprised" at the announcement of free GP care for the under 12s ... Budget 2018 • 14 Oct 15
Fiscal Advisory Council clarifies Budget comments The Chairman of the Fiscal Advisory Council has clarified comments he made earlier today stating that Budget 2016 was too expansionary. Budget 2018 • 14 Oct 15
Broadly positive reaction to Budget 2016 Business groups have given a broadly positive reaction to the measures announced in Budget 2016. Budget 2018 • 13 Oct 15
Minimum wage to rise to €9.15 per hour The minimum wage is to be increased from €8.65 to €9.15 per hour, beginning 1 January. Budget 2018 • 13 Oct 15
Opposition says Budget enforces societal divisions Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath has described Budget 2016 as an attempt by the Government "to take a short cut to popularity". Budget 2018 • 13 Oct 15
Affordable housing scheme to be piloted The Minister for Public Expenditure has announced that €10 million would be made available from the proceeds of the sale of Bord Gáis for an ... Budget 2018 • 13 Oct 15
Free GP care to be extended, subject to agreement The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said it is planned to extend free GP care to all children aged 11 and under, subject ... Budget 2018 • 13 Oct 15
Days of spending cuts are over - Howlin The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has told the Dáil that the days of spending cuts are behind the country. Budget 2018 • 13 Oct 15
Pension to increase by €3; respite grant restored The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has announced a €3 per week increase in all pension payments. Budget 2018 • 13 Oct 15
