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The European Commission ruled that Ireland had granted illegal state aid to Apple

Govt to circulate Dept of Finance Apple briefing

The Government is planning to circulate a Department of Finance document to all TDs in advance of Wednesday's Dáil debate on the Government's decision to appeal the ruling by the European Commission that Ireland granted Apple illegal State aid worth up to €13bn.

News • 05 Sep 16

Jean-Claude Juncker said that the European Commission investigations on taxation have mainly targeted European companies

Apple tax decision is based on facts, says Juncker

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said the EU's ruling that Apple must pay a huge tax bill to Ireland was clearly based on facts and existing rules and was not a decision aimed against the US.

News • 05 Sep 16

Joseph Stiglitz said the State knew what it was doing with regard to agreeing tax deals with Apple

Govt wrong to appeal EU Apple verdict - Stiglitz

The Government is wrong to appeal the European Commission's verdict that Ireland granted illegal state aid to Apple, according to the former chief economist at the World Bank.

Business • 01 Sep 16

Apple said it 'follows the law and pays all of the taxes we owe wherever we operate'

Cabinet to consider appeal after Apple tax ruling

The Cabinet will meet later to discuss the European Commission's decision that Ireland granted undue tax benefits of up to €13bn to Apple.

Business • 31 Aug 16

Ireland has argued Apple was never granted a special tax deal by the Revenue Commissioners

EC set to deem Ireland's deal with Apple illegal

The European Commission will rule against Ireland and its tax arrangements with the US multinational Apple tomorrow morning, RTÉ News understands.

Business • 29 Aug 16

There are 6,000 cigarette machines in pubs, nightclubs and hotels around the country

Cigarette vending machine ban may be challenged

The largest supplier of cigarette vending machines in Ireland is warning that it may pursue legal action against the State if the Government proceeds with plans to ban the machines.

News • 16 Aug 16

CIF says up to 13,000 new homes cannot currently be developed due to a lack of roads, water and waste service

CIF in warning over infrastructure investment

The Construction Industry Federation has warned that a lack of adequate investment in infrastructure could undermine Ireland's economic growth and the creation of new jobs.

News • 11 Aug 16

ASTI President hopes for constructive talks but believes schools could be shut in pay row

Schools could shut over ASTI pay row

School closures are looking increasingly likely following a warning from the ASTI that it is preparing to ballot its members in a row over pay.

News • 08 Aug 16

24 individual projects across a range of sectors will be funded

€40m boost for research projects

The Government has announced details of €40 million in funding which is being awarded to Irish-based researchers.

News • 03 Aug 16

The Citizens' Assembly will examine the issue of repealing the Eighth Amendment

Judge Laffoy appointed to chair Citizens' Assembly

Supreme Court judge Mary Laffoy is to chair the Citizens' Assembly that will examine the issue of the Eighth Amendment.

News • 03 Aug 16

When the statisticians dropped their bombshell last week, ministers had no inkling what was coming down the track

The story behind the 'Leprechaun' economics fiasco

Over the past few days we have learned much about the true story behind Ireland's so-called "Leprechaun" economic figures, writes RTÉ Business Editor David Murphy.

Business • 25 Jul 16

The cost of these Government's measures would be between €1.78 billion and €1.86 billion between now and 2020

Govt publishes measures for phasing out USC

The Government has published potential measures for the continued phasing out of the Universal Social Charge between now and 2020.

Business • 22 Jul 16

Enda Kenny and Francois Hollande issued a joint statement calling for Brexit negotiations to begin

UK should trigger Brexit 'as soon as possible'

French President Francois Hollande and Taoiseach Enda Kenny have said Britain should begin the process of leaving the European Union "as soon as possible".

News • 21 Jul 16

Joe O'Toole announces his resignation from Water Commission

O’Toole resigns from water charge commission

Chairman of the Expert Commission on Water Charges Joe O'Toole has resigned less than a week after he was appointed after opposition parties said remarks he made supporting water charges meant he could not be regarded as an impartial chairman.

News • 07 Jul 16

Denis Naughten said a budget of about €44m will be transferring to his department to handle environment issues

Name of department covering environment clarified

Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed that his department is being renamed the Department of Communications, Climate Action, and Environment.

News • 29 Jun 16

Enda Kenny told the Dáil that the €200m funding will not be accessible until next year

€200m building fund 'not accessible' until 2017

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told the Dáil that the €200m infrastructure fund for local authorities to help develop the supply of new housing will not be accessible until next year.

News • 14 Jun 16

Representatives from the European Commission and the European Central Bank completed a three-day post-programme surveillance mission today

EU bailout team urges caution on public finances

An EU bailout team has urged caution over Ireland's public finances, after its latest post-bailout visit to the country.

Business • 10 Jun 16

The report notes risks attached to Brexit, mass migration, housing shortage, cyber security and nuclear contamination

Govt publishes draft for risk assessment report

The Government has published the draft national risk assessment report for this year which outlines the strategic risks facing the country.

News • 10 Jun 16

Denis O'Donovan received 44 votes in favour, with six opposing

O'Donovan elected Cathaoirleach of Seanad

Fianna Fáil's Denis O'Donovan has been elected Cathaoirleach of the new Seanad.

News • 08 Jun 16

Fine Gael has half the 60 seats in the Seanad

Coming to terms with a new way of politics

No less than the Dáil, the new Seanad will also have to come to terms with a new way of conducting politics, writes Brian Dowling of RTÉ's political staff.

News • 07 Jun 16

Income tax receipts are on target, while VAT was somewhat stronger than expected in May

Government revenue €744m ahead of target for 2016

Exchequer returns for May show the Government has collected almost €19bn in tax revenue in the first five months of the year, an increase of €1.5bn on the same period last year, and some €744m ahead of target.

Business • 03 Jun 16

There were calls for better management of vacant housing stock

Action plan on housing ready over the summer

The Government's action plan for housing will be ready over the summer, but its implementation will have already begun, according to the Minister for Housing.

News • 02 Jun 16

Departments of health and justice could be in line for more funding

Govt departments may get more funding

Some government departments could be allocated more money this year than orginally planned.

News • 01 Jun 16

Simon Harris said the committee would report back in six months

Harris proposes all-party special health committee

Minister for Health Simon Harris has tabled a motion in the Dáil to establish a special committee in the Oireachtas to look at "a singular vision for the health service over the next ten years".

News • 01 Jun 16

Simon Coveney said the Government would respect property rights

Coveney: No plans to forcibly take vacant houses

The Government has no plans to forcibly take possession of vacant properties, according to Minister for Housing Simon Coveney.

News • 24 May 16