Dáil backs plan to appeal Apple ruling The Dáil has passed a Government motion backing the proposed appeal of the European Commission's ruling that Ireland granted Apple illegal state aid worth €13bn. News • 07 Sep 16
Dáil backs plan to appeal Apple ruling The Dáil has passed a Government motion backing the proposed appeal of the European Commission's ruling that Ireland granted Apple illegal state aid worth €13bn. News • 07 Sep 16
TDs receive briefing document on Commission ruling A Department of Finance document, covering the Government’s decision to appeal the European Commission ruling that Ireland granted Apple illegal State aid, has been disseminated to all TDs. Business • 06 Sep 16
TDs receive briefing document on Commission ruling A Department of Finance document, covering the Government’s decision to appeal the European Commission ruling that Ireland granted Apple illegal State aid, has been disseminated to all TDs. Business • 06 Sep 16
New tax discussions begin between Ireland and US Discussions are under way between Irish and US officials with regard to updating existing tax agreements between the two countries. Business • 25 Aug 16
New tax discussions begin between Ireland and US Discussions are under way between Irish and US officials with regard to updating existing tax agreements between the two countries. Business • 25 Aug 16
€20m increase in tax relief for Irish filmmakers The Department of Finance has announced that the Film Tax Credit expenditure limit is to increase from €50m to €70m. Business • 26 Apr 16
€20m increase in tax relief for Irish filmmakers The Department of Finance has announced that the Film Tax Credit expenditure limit is to increase from €50m to €70m. Business • 26 Apr 16
Serious concerns over Dept of Finance procurement Auditors found "serious control weaknesses" in how the Department of Finance conducts its multi-million euro public procurement of goods and services, according to an unpublished internal report. News • 17 Apr 16
Serious concerns over Dept of Finance procurement Auditors found "serious control weaknesses" in how the Department of Finance conducts its multi-million euro public procurement of goods and services, according to an unpublished internal report. News • 17 Apr 16
Exchequer returns ahead of target in May Exchequer returns were ahead of target in May, according to the Department of Finance, with more than €4.42 billion taken in by the State during the month. Business • 03 Jun 15
Exchequer returns ahead of target in May Exchequer returns were ahead of target in May, according to the Department of Finance, with more than €4.42 billion taken in by the State during the month. Business • 03 Jun 15
Remarks on IBRC management 'misleading' - Dukes Comments made by a senior Department of Finance official about the management of IBRC before its liquidation were “seriously misleading”, according to the bank’s former chairman. Business • 18 May 15
Remarks on IBRC management 'misleading' - Dukes Comments made by a senior Department of Finance official about the management of IBRC before its liquidation were “seriously misleading”, according to the bank’s former chairman. Business • 18 May 15
Siteserv share spike 'months before sale' The alleged spike in Siteserv shares happened months before its sale, the Public Accounts Committee has heard. Business • 15 May 15
Siteserv share spike 'months before sale' The alleged spike in Siteserv shares happened months before its sale, the Public Accounts Committee has heard. Business • 15 May 15
Tax take behind expectations in April Tax take in April was €27m (1.1%) below expectations, according to the Department of Finance, as income tax and VAT came in behind target. Business • 05 May 15
Tax take behind expectations in April Tax take in April was €27m (1.1%) below expectations, according to the Department of Finance, as income tax and VAT came in behind target. Business • 05 May 15
Finance had deep concerns about running of IBRC Documents released on the Department of Finance website show the department had deep concerns about a number of aspects of the running of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation in the first half of 2012. News • 24 Apr 15
Finance had deep concerns about running of IBRC Documents released on the Department of Finance website show the department had deep concerns about a number of aspects of the running of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation in the first half of 2012. News • 24 Apr 15
Cowen, McCreevy called before Banking Inquiry Former taoiseach Brian Cowen and former minister for finance Charlie McCreevy have been called to give evidence at the Banking Inquiry. Business • 17 Apr 15
Cowen, McCreevy called before Banking Inquiry Former taoiseach Brian Cowen and former minister for finance Charlie McCreevy have been called to give evidence at the Banking Inquiry. Business • 17 Apr 15
34% of arrears are 2 years behind on mortgages More than one third of residential mortgage accounts in arrears were behind on their repayments for 720 days or more by the end of February, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 16 Apr 15
34% of arrears are 2 years behind on mortgages More than one third of residential mortgage accounts in arrears were behind on their repayments for 720 days or more by the end of February, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 16 Apr 15
Siteserv deal 'completely above board' The Chief Executive of an engineering company, whose sale was the subject of a review by the Department of Finance, has said that the deal was completely above board. Business • 13 Mar 15
Siteserv deal 'completely above board' The Chief Executive of an engineering company, whose sale was the subject of a review by the Department of Finance, has said that the deal was completely above board. Business • 13 Mar 15
Noonan assured Siteserv deal best result for State Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has confirmed his department conducted a review of IBRC's involvement in a deal which resulted in engineering company Siteserv being sold to Millington, a firm controlled by businessman Denis O'Brien. Business • 13 Mar 15
Noonan assured Siteserv deal best result for State Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has confirmed his department conducted a review of IBRC's involvement in a deal which resulted in engineering company Siteserv being sold to Millington, a firm controlled by businessman Denis O'Brien. Business • 13 Mar 15
Number of mortgages in arrears continues to fall More than 87,800 residential mortgages were in arrears by the end of January, according to the Department of Finance, down 1.8% (1,658) on the December 2014 figure. Business • 12 Mar 15
Number of mortgages in arrears continues to fall More than 87,800 residential mortgages were in arrears by the end of January, according to the Department of Finance, down 1.8% (1,658) on the December 2014 figure. Business • 12 Mar 15
Exchequer take ahead of target by end of February More than €6.7bn in tax revenue was collected by the Department of Finance in the first two months of the year - €345m (5.4%) ahead of Budget forecasts. Business • 04 Mar 15
Exchequer take ahead of target by end of February More than €6.7bn in tax revenue was collected by the Department of Finance in the first two months of the year - €345m (5.4%) ahead of Budget forecasts. Business • 04 Mar 15
Review of NAMA estimates higher expected surplus The Department of Finance believes there will be a cash surplus of approximately €1bn for the taxpayer at the end of 2016, after NAMA disposes of its assets and reaches bond redemption targets. News • 08 Feb 15
Review of NAMA estimates higher expected surplus The Department of Finance believes there will be a cash surplus of approximately €1bn for the taxpayer at the end of 2016, after NAMA disposes of its assets and reaches bond redemption targets. News • 08 Feb 15
Mortgages arrears cases down slightly in November There were 91,963 residential mortgage accounts in arrears by the end of November, according to the Department of Finance, down almost 3% on the previous month. Business • 15 Jan 15
Mortgages arrears cases down slightly in November There were 91,963 residential mortgage accounts in arrears by the end of November, according to the Department of Finance, down almost 3% on the previous month. Business • 15 Jan 15
Tax take running €1.13bn ahead of target The total tax take for the first 11 months of the year is €38.16bn, €1.13bn (3%) more than had been forecast in last year’s Budget. Business • 02 Dec 14
Tax take running €1.13bn ahead of target The total tax take for the first 11 months of the year is €38.16bn, €1.13bn (3%) more than had been forecast in last year’s Budget. Business • 02 Dec 14
Rise in rent receivers on buy-to-let mortgages There was a sharp increase in the number of rent receivers appointed by banks to buy-to-let properties in September, according to figures from the Department of Finance. Business • 13 Nov 14
Rise in rent receivers on buy-to-let mortgages There was a sharp increase in the number of rent receivers appointed by banks to buy-to-let properties in September, according to figures from the Department of Finance. Business • 13 Nov 14
Improvement in SME credit approvals - survey Almost three quarters of credit applications by SMEs were fully or partially approved in the six months to September, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 13 Nov 14
Improvement in SME credit approvals - survey Almost three quarters of credit applications by SMEs were fully or partially approved in the six months to September, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 13 Nov 14
Accounts in mortgage arrears down to 100,000 There are almost 11,000 fewer mortgages in arrears than at the beginning of the year, according to new figures from the Department of Finance. Business • 09 Oct 14
Accounts in mortgage arrears down to 100,000 There are almost 11,000 fewer mortgages in arrears than at the beginning of the year, according to new figures from the Department of Finance. Business • 09 Oct 14
Tax take €700m ahead of target by September Exchequer returns for the first nine months of the year show the State has taken in over €700m more than expected in the last Budget, an improvement of 2.5%. Business • 03 Oct 14
Tax take €700m ahead of target by September Exchequer returns for the first nine months of the year show the State has taken in over €700m more than expected in the last Budget, an improvement of 2.5%. Business • 03 Oct 14
Government to appoint advisers on bank sales The Government plans to appoint bankers and brokers in coming weeks to advise it on the possible sale of banking assets nationalised during the banking crisis, the Department of Finance said. Business • 25 Sep 14
Government to appoint advisers on bank sales The Government plans to appoint bankers and brokers in coming weeks to advise it on the possible sale of banking assets nationalised during the banking crisis, the Department of Finance said. Business • 25 Sep 14
Windfall rezoning land tax cut on the cards? The Department of Finance is considering cutting or abolishing an 80% windfall tax on land rezoning profits, a person with knowledge of the matter said today. Business • 23 Sep 14
Windfall rezoning land tax cut on the cards? The Department of Finance is considering cutting or abolishing an 80% windfall tax on land rezoning profits, a person with knowledge of the matter said today. Business • 23 Sep 14
