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The Irish economy saw growth of 0.7% in three months from April to June

Economy grows by 0.7% in Q2 as Q1 growth revised up

The economy - when measured by gross domestic product - grew by 0.7% the second quarter of this year compared to the first quarter, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.

Business • 13 Sep 19

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said he is aware of the risks associated with the increase in corporation tax receipts

Options to avoid over-reliance on corporation tax risks

The Department of Finance is conducting an examination of potential policy options to mitigate against the risk of over-reliance on corporation tax receipts.

Business • 21 May 19

Ryanai's legal challenge to a tax measure, first introduced in 2011, confirmed by Finance

Ryanair lodges legal challenge to tax law

The Finance Department has confirmed that Ryanair has lodged a legal challenge to one of the country's tax laws.

Business • 29 Nov 18

The department said that a 'strong supply response' is fundamental to tackling the housing crisis

Building sector must be closely monitored - Finance

A Department of Finance report has warned that the building sector must be closely monitored to prevent another housing boom.

Business • 14 Sep 17

The UK accounts for around 17% of Irish exports

Majority of EU goods most exposed to UK are Irish

Eleven of the 15 European Union goods most exposed to Britain are Irish exports, analysis by the Finance Department shows, highlighting the extreme vulnerability to Brexit for some Irish firms.

Business • 14 Sep 17

The Finance Department said total tax receipts for the four months to April are 2.4% or €344m lower than it had forecast

Exchequer figures show tax revenues below target again

The latest Exchequer figures from the Department of Finance show that total tax receipts for the four months to the end of April are down slightly on the Government's targets.

Business • 03 May 17

Finance Minister says he is aiming to develop 'a modern, professional and forward-looking department'

Noonan aiming for 'forward looking department'

Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said that a total of 44 staff at the Department of Finance hold a Masters in Economics qualification.

Business • 03 Jun 16

Enda Kenny said a public inquiry would depend on the outcome of the review

Liquidator's review to go before Cabinet - Kenny

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said if the Opposition remain concerned following the special liquidator's review into IBRC, the Comptroller and Auditor General may be asked to look at the matter.

News • 24 Apr 15

Central Bank receives 110 individual submissions and 47 responses from industry groups and financial institutions on mortgage proposals

Finance wants new mortgage rules loosened

Restrictions on mortgage lending proposed by the Central Bank could push up rents and frustrate potential homebuyers, the Finance Department has said.

Business • 09 Dec 14

The number of split mortgages agreed between consumers and banks continues to increase

Mortgage restructures continue to rise - Finance

The Department of Finance said that 72,819 permanent mortgage restructures had been agreed by consumers and the country's six main banks by the end of June.

Business • 14 Aug 14

Finance Department issues latest arrears data from six main banks here

Mortgages arrears levels continue to fall

New figures from the Department of Finance show that the number of mortgages in arrears for more than 90 days fell to 73,719 in May.

Business • 10 Jul 14

IMF raises questions about the independence of the Central Bank

IMF voices some concerns on Central Bank

The International Monetary Fund has raised questions about the independence of the Central Bank.

Business • 28 May 14

New Department of Finance figures on mortgage arrears

74% of loans in 90 days arrears not restructured

There has been no change in the number of mortgages in arrears which have been given restructuring arrangements by banks in the first three months of the year.

Business • 16 May 14

Deposits at Bank of Ireland, AIB and Permanent TSB increased in July by €0.1 billion to €152.1 billion

Deposits at Irish banks stable in July

Deposits held by Irish banks remained stable between June and July and their dependence on ECB funding eased further, the Finance Department said today.

Business • 26 Aug 13

Project management unit to deliver commitments in the EU/IMF programme

Finance Department announces reorganisation

The Department of Finance has announced an internal reorganisation, including the creation of an Economics division to focus on economic planning and performance monitoring.

News • 10 May 12

Finance Department