Budget 2019 - Tax cuts or protecting the fiscal space? There might be €600m available for tax cuts in October's budget. But should the Government be cutting tax at all? Business • 21 May 18
Budget 2019 - Tax cuts or protecting the fiscal space? There might be €600m available for tax cuts in October's budget. But should the Government be cutting tax at all? Business • 21 May 18
Date for sugar tax put back from April to May The commencement date for the tax on sugar sweetened drinks has been put back from 6 April to 1 May. Business • 29 Mar 18
Date for sugar tax put back from April to May The commencement date for the tax on sugar sweetened drinks has been put back from 6 April to 1 May. Business • 29 Mar 18
Investment firms to manage Apple tax account selected The Department of Finance has chosen Amundi, BlackRock Investment Management and Goldman Sachs Asset Management to manage more that €13 billion in disputed taxes Brussels has ordered it to collect from Apple. Business • 23 Mar 18
Investment firms to manage Apple tax account selected The Department of Finance has chosen Amundi, BlackRock Investment Management and Goldman Sachs Asset Management to manage more that €13 billion in disputed taxes Brussels has ordered it to collect from Apple. Business • 23 Mar 18
Dept of Finance warned against first-time buyer scheme The Department of Finance warned against proceeding with a Government-backed mortgage scheme for first-time buyers, saying the loans would do nothing to improve the supply of housing. Business • 22 Mar 18
Dept of Finance warned against first-time buyer scheme The Department of Finance warned against proceeding with a Government-backed mortgage scheme for first-time buyers, saying the loans would do nothing to improve the supply of housing. Business • 22 Mar 18
Govt urged to restore tax relief on union subscriptions The 80,000-strong Fórsa trade union has demanded the restoration of tax relief on trade union subscriptions, which was abolished during the economic crisis. Ireland • 21 Mar 18
Govt urged to restore tax relief on union subscriptions The 80,000-strong Fórsa trade union has demanded the restoration of tax relief on trade union subscriptions, which was abolished during the economic crisis. Ireland • 21 Mar 18
BNY Mellon confirmed as manager of escrow account The Department of Finance has confirmed that the Bank of New York Mellon (London Branch) has been selected to manage the Apple escrow account. Business • 07 Mar 18
BNY Mellon confirmed as manager of escrow account The Department of Finance has confirmed that the Bank of New York Mellon (London Branch) has been selected to manage the Apple escrow account. Business • 07 Mar 18
Government tax revenues are 'solid start' to year The Government's tax revenues for January represent a solid start to the year, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 02 Feb 18
Government tax revenues are 'solid start' to year The Government's tax revenues for January represent a solid start to the year, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 02 Feb 18
Exchequer figures show tax take for 2017 was €50.7bn The state collected €50.7 billion in revenue last year, just slightly ahead of target. Business • 04 Jan 18
Exchequer figures show tax take for 2017 was €50.7bn The state collected €50.7 billion in revenue last year, just slightly ahead of target. Business • 04 Jan 18
Government tax revenues back on target in November The Government's tax revenues are now back on target, according to Exchequer returns for November - the most important month in the year for tax payments. Business • 04 Dec 17
Government tax revenues back on target in November The Government's tax revenues are now back on target, according to Exchequer returns for November - the most important month in the year for tax payments. Business • 04 Dec 17
Big changes to mortgage rules unlikely On Tuesday the Central Bank will publish its annual review of the restrictions that govern how much people can borrow to buy a home. Business • 27 Nov 17
Big changes to mortgage rules unlikely On Tuesday the Central Bank will publish its annual review of the restrictions that govern how much people can borrow to buy a home. Business • 27 Nov 17
Finance trims 2018 economic growth forecast The Government has trimmed its growth forecast for 2018 but said the economy would be marginally stronger than expected in the following three years. Business • 04 Oct 17
Finance trims 2018 economic growth forecast The Government has trimmed its growth forecast for 2018 but said the economy would be marginally stronger than expected in the following three years. Business • 04 Oct 17
State looks set to raise €3.4 billion in AIB stake sale AIB shares closed with gains in conditional Dublin trade today after the State sold a near 29% stake of the bank at a price of €4.40 per share. AIB • 23 Jun 17
State looks set to raise €3.4 billion in AIB stake sale AIB shares closed with gains in conditional Dublin trade today after the State sold a near 29% stake of the bank at a price of €4.40 per share. AIB • 23 Jun 17
Revenue warned Finance on capital gain tax exemption Department of Finance officials were warned that a five-year capital gains tax exemption for certain property funds would incentivise the funds to hoard property instead of selling it. Business • 22 Jun 17
Revenue warned Finance on capital gain tax exemption Department of Finance officials were warned that a five-year capital gains tax exemption for certain property funds would incentivise the funds to hoard property instead of selling it. Business • 22 Jun 17
REITs adding to property inflation - Doherty The State is expected to lose tax revenue of €11m due to schemes designed to encourage investment in property, according to documents disclosed under Freedom of Information. Business • 20 Jun 17
REITs adding to property inflation - Doherty The State is expected to lose tax revenue of €11m due to schemes designed to encourage investment in property, according to documents disclosed under Freedom of Information. Business • 20 Jun 17
May figures show tax take 1.5% higher than expected There was a pickup in Government tax receipts in May, according to the latest exchequer returns. May exchequer figures show the Government took in €76m - or 1.5% more than expected. Business • 04 Jul 17
May figures show tax take 1.5% higher than expected There was a pickup in Government tax receipts in May, according to the latest exchequer returns. May exchequer figures show the Government took in €76m - or 1.5% more than expected. Business • 04 Jul 17
2017 GDP growth forecast upgraded to 4.3% Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said the economy is projected to grow by 4.3% this year. Business • 10 Apr 17
2017 GDP growth forecast upgraded to 4.3% Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said the economy is projected to grow by 4.3% this year. Business • 10 Apr 17
2017 economic growth forecast set to be increased The Department of Finance has said it is set to increase its economic growth forecast for the country this year to between 4% and 4.25%, but updated figures due next week will reflect increased uncertainties led by Brexit in later years. Business • 05 Apr 17
2017 economic growth forecast set to be increased The Department of Finance has said it is set to increase its economic growth forecast for the country this year to between 4% and 4.25%, but updated figures due next week will reflect increased uncertainties led by Brexit in later years. Business • 05 Apr 17
Hard Brexit could add €20bn to national debt A hard Brexit could result in a 30% drop in exports to the UK and add €20bn to the national debt over the next decade, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 19 Jan 17
Hard Brexit could add €20bn to national debt A hard Brexit could result in a 30% drop in exports to the UK and add €20bn to the national debt over the next decade, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 19 Jan 17
Good start to 2017 but there are potholes ahead The first week of the New Year always brings insights into the health of the economy and the potholes ahead. Business • 09 Jan 17
Good start to 2017 but there are potholes ahead The first week of the New Year always brings insights into the health of the economy and the potholes ahead. Business • 09 Jan 17
EC's full tax ruling on Apple published The European Commission has published enormous detail in its final report on Apple, revealing the structures which allowed the tech giant to pay minuscule amounts of tax. News • 19 Dec 16
EC's full tax ruling on Apple published The European Commission has published enormous detail in its final report on Apple, revealing the structures which allowed the tech giant to pay minuscule amounts of tax. News • 19 Dec 16
Global Coordinators appointed to assist in AIB IPO The Department of Finance has appointed Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Davy and Deutsche Bank as 'Global Coordinators' to assist in a potential future Initial Public Offering of AIB. Business • 16 Dec 16
Global Coordinators appointed to assist in AIB IPO The Department of Finance has appointed Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Davy and Deutsche Bank as 'Global Coordinators' to assist in a potential future Initial Public Offering of AIB. Business • 16 Dec 16
Tax revenues 1.8% ahead of target for November Exchequer returns for November show tax revenues were 1.8% ahead of target, and 6.5% higher than the same period last year. Business • 02 Dec 16
Tax revenues 1.8% ahead of target for November Exchequer returns for November show tax revenues were 1.8% ahead of target, and 6.5% higher than the same period last year. Business • 02 Dec 16
Public service pay demands 'dangerous challenge' The former secretary general at the Department of Finance has described public service union demands for accelerated pay as a 'dangerous challenge coming from a minority'. Business • 16 Nov 16
Public service pay demands 'dangerous challenge' The former secretary general at the Department of Finance has described public service union demands for accelerated pay as a 'dangerous challenge coming from a minority'. Business • 16 Nov 16
50% of projected 2018 fiscal space already used Around half of the projected fiscal space for Budget 2018 has already been used to pay for the full year costs of tax cuts and spending rises announced in Budget 2017. Business • 08 Nov 16
50% of projected 2018 fiscal space already used Around half of the projected fiscal space for Budget 2018 has already been used to pay for the full year costs of tax cuts and spending rises announced in Budget 2017. Business • 08 Nov 16
Fiscal Council warns on further spending rises The Fiscal Advisory Council has said the Government's spending plans for the next budget are at the outer limit of what is prudent. News • 08 Sep 16
Fiscal Council warns on further spending rises The Fiscal Advisory Council has said the Government's spending plans for the next budget are at the outer limit of what is prudent. News • 08 Sep 16
