EU ministers narrow gaps on fiscal rules France, Germany and the EU executive expressed hope today that EU governments would reach an agreement on the bloc's fiscal rules by the end of … Business • 08 Dec
Donohoe says OECD tax deal a 'balanced compromise' Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that Ireland will play an active role in ensuring that the new global corporate tax deal reached last … Business • 18 Jan 22
Eurogroup to focus on plans for sustainable recovery Finance Minister and President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe will chair the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels today, with the performance of the euro area economy … Business • 17 Jan 22
Donohoe in Brussels to discuss draft budget plans Minister for Finance and President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe is in Brussels today and tomorrow for Eurogroup and ECOFIN meetings. Business • 06 Dec 21
Lane gets approval from ECOFIN for new ECB job The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) has formally adopted the recommendation to appoint Central Bank Governor Philip Lane for a position on the executive … Business • 12 Feb 19
French propose 'equalisation tax' for internet firms French Finance minister Bruno Le Maire will present proposals to tax large internet based companies on their turnover - not their profits - to EU … Business • 18 Sep 17
Sean Whelan: Taxing times for finance ministers The Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings of finance ministers taking place on Monday and Tuesday between EU finance ministers have very full - and potentially explosive … Business • 03 Dec 16
Ecofin sásta cead a thabhairt d'Éirinn - Noonan Deir an tAire Airgeadais Michael Noonan go bhfuil Airí Airgeadais an AE sásta ligean d'Éirinn €18bn a aisíoc go luath leis an gCiste Airgeadais Idirnaisiúnta … Nuacht • 15 Sep 14
Eurozone ministers discuss plan for failing banks The 18 finance ministers of the eurozone, including Minister for Finance Michael Noonan, are meeting in Brussels to try to agree on how failing banks … News • 14 Nov 13
No decision yet on seeking credit line - Noonan Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said that he has not yet decided whether to seek a post bailout precautionary credit line. Business • 13 Nov 13
EcoFin ministers approve Irish loan extensions Ecofin ministers have joined their Eurogroup colleagues in agreeing to lengthen the maturities of loans to Ireland and Portugal by seven years. Business • 12 Apr 13
EU leaders meet to discuss closer fiscal ties European Union leaders have gathered in Brussels for their final summit of the year, which is focused on a massive restructuring of the eurozone's banking … News • 13 Dec 12
Deal on Anglo note ''likely'' before end of March Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said a deal on the Anglo promissory notes was "likely" before the end of March. Business • 12 Dec 12
Ireland praised on progress in EU-IMF programme The head of the eurogroup of finance ministers has congratulated the Government for the progress it has made in implementing the EU-IMF programme and re-entering … Business • 14 Sep 12