Exchequer returns show deficit hit €7.6bn last month The Exchequer recorded a deficit of €7.6bn in April, up from €7.5bn at the same time last year. Business • 05 May
4.5% growth in economy forecast despite Covid damage The Stability Programme Update published this afternoon, which sets out new deficit and growth targets, predicts the economy will grow by 4.5% this year. Coronavirus • 14 Apr
Govt reacts to US proposals on corporate tax reform The Department of Finance has released a statement in response to a report in today's Financial Times about a new proposal from the United States ... Business • 08 Apr
Govt suspends normal monthly profiles of tax receipts The Department of Finance is suspending its normal monthly profiles of tax receipts until it updates its economic forecasts in April. Business • 02 Feb
Public debt set to increase to €47,700 per person The national debt stood at more than €219 billion at the end of last year, equivalent to €44,000 for every person in the country, according ... Business • 28 Jan
Changes to corporate tax rules will reduce revenue The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, has said planned changes to corporate tax rules will result in a reduction in corporate tax in the future ... Business • 14 Jan
6,100 businesses have signed up for CRSS - Finance New figures from the Department of Finance show significant uptake of the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) since its launch earlier this month. Business • 13 Nov 20
'Confidence returning to financial markets' - Dept Data from the Department of Finance published shows confidence returning to financial markets but also a clear divergence between the fortunes of industry and customer-focused ... Business • 11 Nov 20
Exchequer deficit hit €11.7 billion at end of October The public finances recorded a deficit of €11.7 billion at the end of October, according to the latest figures from the Department of Finance. Business • 03 Nov 20
Budget deficit will not run to €30bn The Government does not now expect this year's budget deficit to run to €30bn. At a press conference this afternoon, the Minister for Finance Paschal ... Business • 02 Oct 20
Economic hit from Covid less than expected - Finance The Department of Finance has significantly revised upwards its outlook for the economy this year. Business • 29 Sep 20
State's chief economist warns on state of the economy A presentation by the Department of Finance's chief economist describes the fall in the economy in the second three months of this year as 'the ... Business • 15 Sep 20
Exchequer deficit climbed to €9.5bn by end of August The public finances recorded a deficit of €9.5bn at the end of August according to the latest Exchequer Returns. Business • 02 Sep 20
Exchequer deficit of €7.4bn in July as tax take falls The deficit in the public finances was €7.4 billion in July, which compares to a surplus of €896m recorded in July of last year. Business • 05 Aug 20
Exchequer deficit of almost €7.5 billion in April The Exchequer recorded a deficit of €7.473 billion in April, more than double the deficit of €3.192bn recorded in April of last year. Business • 05 May 20
Donohoe says extra health spend will be up to €2bn The Minister for Finance has told his Cabinet colleagues that extra spending on health to deal with the Covid-19 crisis will amount to up to ... Coronavirus • 07 Apr 20
Economic cost of Covid-19 could top €16 billion The economic cost of the coronavirus crisis through fiscal supports and deferred tax revenue will likely be over €16 billion. Business • 03 Apr 20
Ireland appeals ECJ state aid ruling against Luxembourg The Department of Finance says it has lodged an appeal at the European Court of Justice against a State aid ruling made against Luxembourg by ... Business • 20 Feb 20
Exchequer January tax take up 10% to €5.9bn The Exchequer collected €5.9 billion in taxes last month, up 10% on January last year, according to figures published by the Department of Finance. Business • 04 Feb 20
Revenue defers flat rate expenses decision for a year Revenue has deferred a decision on the implementation of any planned changes to the flat rate expenses system for a year, pending the outcome of ... Business • 05 Dec 19
Dept won't reveal lawyers' fees over Apple escrow fund The Data Protection Commission has disagreed with claims by the Department of Finance that it cannot disclose details of fees paid to barristers because of ... Ireland • 28 Nov 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
Ireland doesn't get deserved recognition for tax change The Minister for Finance has claimed that Ireland does not get the recognition it deserves from some quarters for the amount of change it has ... Business • 27 Aug 19
'Large chunks' leaving for banks not subject to pay cap "Large chunks of the senior management" in Irish banks are leaving their jobs for higher pay in banks that are not subject to the €500,000 ... Ireland • 30 May 19
Govt launches plan to boost financial services sector The Government hopes to increase direct employment in the financial services sector to 50,000 by 2025, according to the Ireland for Finance strategy launched this ... Business • 26 Apr 19
