Companies reminded of 'e-Day' deadline Companies have been reminded that public bodies will stop accepting business cheques on 19 September, with companies being urged to prepare for the change in advance of the deadline. Business • 03 Sep 14
Companies reminded of 'e-Day' deadline Companies have been reminded that public bodies will stop accepting business cheques on 19 September, with companies being urged to prepare for the change in advance of the deadline. Business • 03 Sep 14
Budget adjustment to be 'significantly' smaller The Minister for Finance has said that this year’s Budget adjustment will be significantly less than the €2.1bn forecast at the start of the year. Business • 02 Sep 14
Budget adjustment to be 'significantly' smaller The Minister for Finance has said that this year’s Budget adjustment will be significantly less than the €2.1bn forecast at the start of the year. Business • 02 Sep 14
NAMA can help Dublin housing shortage - chairman The National Asset Management Agency has the sites, finance and expertise necessary to help get residential housing moving in Dublin, according to its chairman Frank Daly. Business • 16 Jul 14
NAMA can help Dublin housing shortage - chairman The National Asset Management Agency has the sites, finance and expertise necessary to help get residential housing moving in Dublin, according to its chairman Frank Daly. Business • 16 Jul 14
Derek Moran confirmed as finance secretary general Derek Moran has been confirmed as the new secretary general at the Department of Finance. Business • 08 Jul 14
Derek Moran confirmed as finance secretary general Derek Moran has been confirmed as the new secretary general at the Department of Finance. Business • 08 Jul 14
Derek Moran chosen as finance secretary general Senior Department of Finance official Derek Moran has been selected to replace the outgoing secretary general John Moran. Business • 03 Jul 14
Derek Moran chosen as finance secretary general Senior Department of Finance official Derek Moran has been selected to replace the outgoing secretary general John Moran. Business • 03 Jul 14
Exchequer €500m above target in first half of 2014 Exchequer figures indicate the Government’s tax take in the first six months of the year was €500m higher than had been expected. Business • 02 Jul 14
Exchequer €500m above target in first half of 2014 Exchequer figures indicate the Government’s tax take in the first six months of the year was €500m higher than had been expected. Business • 02 Jul 14
Number of split mortgages on the rise - Finance There has been an increase in the number of split mortgages agreed with home owners in arrears, new Department of Finance figures show. Business • 12 Jun 14
Number of split mortgages on the rise - Finance There has been an increase in the number of split mortgages agreed with home owners in arrears, new Department of Finance figures show. Business • 12 Jun 14
Environment for SMEs improving - survey The environment for small and medium-sized enterprises improved slightly in the six months to March, according to a Red C survey conducted on behalf of the Department of Finance. Business • 03 Jun 14
Environment for SMEs improving - survey The environment for small and medium-sized enterprises improved slightly in the six months to March, according to a Red C survey conducted on behalf of the Department of Finance. Business • 03 Jun 14
Need for more business 'births and deaths' - Moran The secretary general of the Department of Finance says the Irish economy needs to see more “births and deaths” among companies as a sign of a more entrepreneurial society. Business • 30 May 14
Need for more business 'births and deaths' - Moran The secretary general of the Department of Finance says the Irish economy needs to see more “births and deaths” among companies as a sign of a more entrepreneurial society. Business • 30 May 14
Moran tells PAC of reforms at Finance Department The outgoing Secretary General of the Department of Finance has appeared before a sitting of the Public Accounts Committee to discuss the accounts of the department. Business • 08 May 14
Moran tells PAC of reforms at Finance Department The outgoing Secretary General of the Department of Finance has appeared before a sitting of the Public Accounts Committee to discuss the accounts of the department. Business • 08 May 14
John Moran to step down from Finance Department John Moran, the Secretary General at the Department of Finance, has announced that he will step down later this year. Business • 07 May 14
John Moran to step down from Finance Department John Moran, the Secretary General at the Department of Finance, has announced that he will step down later this year. Business • 07 May 14
Tax take 2% ahead of target by end of April Exchequer returns for April show the tax take for the year to date is running some €222m - or 2% - ahead of target. Business • 02 May 14
Tax take 2% ahead of target by end of April Exchequer returns for April show the tax take for the year to date is running some €222m - or 2% - ahead of target. Business • 02 May 14
Tax 'spillover' consultation begins The Department of Finance has launched a public consultation process, and is tendering for a consultant, to assess the impact of Ireland's tax system on the economies of developing countries Business • 29 Apr 14
Tax 'spillover' consultation begins The Department of Finance has launched a public consultation process, and is tendering for a consultant, to assess the impact of Ireland's tax system on the economies of developing countries Business • 29 Apr 14
Government revises growth forecast for 2014 The Department of Finance has revised upward its forecasts for economic growth and employment for this year. Business • 15 Apr 14
Government revises growth forecast for 2014 The Department of Finance has revised upward its forecasts for economic growth and employment for this year. Business • 15 Apr 14
No deal agreed in 81% of mortgage arrears cases A permanent solution has been agreed in less than 20% of mortgages that have in arrears for more than 90 days, according to data from the Department of Finance. Business • 10 Apr 14
No deal agreed in 81% of mortgage arrears cases A permanent solution has been agreed in less than 20% of mortgages that have in arrears for more than 90 days, according to data from the Department of Finance. Business • 10 Apr 14
Finance reports error in Exchequer figures The Department of Finance has had to revise last month's Exchequer figures after errors were discovered in how income tax and VAT returns had been measured. Business • 08 Apr 14
Finance reports error in Exchequer figures The Department of Finance has had to revise last month's Exchequer figures after errors were discovered in how income tax and VAT returns had been measured. Business • 08 Apr 14
Effective corporation tax rate 10.7-10.9% - study Ireland’s effective corporation tax rate has averaged between 10.7 and 10.9% since 2003, according to a technical paper published by the Department of Finance. Business • 07 Apr 14
Effective corporation tax rate 10.7-10.9% - study Ireland’s effective corporation tax rate has averaged between 10.7 and 10.9% since 2003, according to a technical paper published by the Department of Finance. Business • 07 Apr 14
Tax take up 4.7% in first three months of 2014 Exchequer returns for the three months of 2014 show tax revenues were 4.7% higher when compared to the same period of last year. Business • 02 Apr 14
Tax take up 4.7% in first three months of 2014 Exchequer returns for the three months of 2014 show tax revenues were 4.7% higher when compared to the same period of last year. Business • 02 Apr 14
Permanent mortgage restructures continue to rise The Finance Department says the number of mortgage accounts in arrears of over 90 days has fallen from 79,782 at the end of December to 79,427 at the end of January. Business • 13 Mar 14
Permanent mortgage restructures continue to rise The Finance Department says the number of mortgage accounts in arrears of over 90 days has fallen from 79,782 at the end of December to 79,427 at the end of January. Business • 13 Mar 14
Exchequer tax take down slightly year-on-year The amount taken in by the Exchequer in the year to the end of February was down slightly compared to the same period 12 months ago, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 04 Mar 14
Exchequer tax take down slightly year-on-year The amount taken in by the Exchequer in the year to the end of February was down slightly compared to the same period 12 months ago, according to the Department of Finance. Business • 04 Mar 14
Bank charges - Section 149 to remain for now The Department of Finance has said the main conclusion of its review on the regulation of bank charges is that it would not be appropriate to make any changes for now. Business • 14 Feb 14
Bank charges - Section 149 to remain for now The Department of Finance has said the main conclusion of its review on the regulation of bank charges is that it would not be appropriate to make any changes for now. Business • 14 Feb 14
74% of mortgages in arrears yet to be restructured Latest figures from the Department of Finance show 74% of mortgages in long-term arrears have not yet been restructured. Business • 13 Feb 14
74% of mortgages in arrears yet to be restructured Latest figures from the Department of Finance show 74% of mortgages in long-term arrears have not yet been restructured. Business • 13 Feb 14
January Exchequer returns hit by SEPA switch-over The first Exchequer return of 2014 is sharply down on the same month last year, due mainly to the switchover to a new electronic payments system across Europe's banks. Business • 04 Feb 14
January Exchequer returns hit by SEPA switch-over The first Exchequer return of 2014 is sharply down on the same month last year, due mainly to the switchover to a new electronic payments system across Europe's banks. Business • 04 Feb 14
Department cannot locate banking crisis files Documents relating to the banking crisis have gone missing at the Department of Finance. News • 10 Jan 14
Department cannot locate banking crisis files Documents relating to the banking crisis have gone missing at the Department of Finance. News • 10 Jan 14
Exchequer take slightly below expectations in 2013 The Exchequer took in more than €37.8 billion in tax last year, €144 million (0.4%) behind target but €1.16 billion higher than in 2012. Business • 03 Jan 14
Exchequer take slightly below expectations in 2013 The Exchequer took in more than €37.8 billion in tax last year, €144 million (0.4%) behind target but €1.16 billion higher than in 2012. Business • 03 Jan 14
