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 … Business • 13 Sep 19
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
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
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
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 … Business • 14 Sep 17
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 … Business • 03 May 17
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
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 … News • 24 Apr 15
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
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 … Business • 14 Aug 14
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 voices some concerns on Central Bank The International Monetary Fund has raised questions about the independence of the Central Bank. Business • 28 May 14
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 … Business • 16 May 14
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
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
