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Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is President of the Eurogroup

Donohoe may be able to keep Eurogroup job - Varadkar

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said it could still be possible for Paschal Donohoe to remain as President of the Eurogroup even if he was not Minister for Finance.

Business • 14 Sep 22

Paschal Donohoe is the current Eurogroup President

Coalition leaders to discuss Eurogroup quandry

The Tánaiste has said coalition leaders will shortly discuss how Dublin might remain as chair of the influential Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers ahead of a cabinet reshuffle.

Business • 09 Sep 22

On the budget next month, the Tánaiste said there is a very long list of options, but no promises have been yet.

New 30% income tax band 'just an option', says Tánaiste

The Tánaiste has said the introduction of a new 30% income tax band in next month's budget is "just an option and has only ever been an option".

Business • 17 Aug 22

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar is leading a trade mission to the west coast of the US this week

IDA and Enterprise Ireland trade mission to US

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar is starting an IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland trade and investment mission to the West Coast of the US today.

Business • 25 Apr 22

Leo Varadkar previously told the Dáil he gave a copy of an agreement between the State and the IMO to the then president of a rival GP organisation (File image: RollingNews.ie)

Gardaí send file on Varadkar leak investigation to DPP

Gardaí have confirmed they have submitted a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions in the investigation surrounding the disclosure of a confidential Government document to a friend of Tánaiste Leo Varadkar almost three years ago.

Politics • 23 Apr 22

Leo Varadkar has today published the Government's new Trade and Investment Strategy

Trade strategy to safeguard jobs and win new investment

The Government's new Trade and Investment Strategy, entitled "Values for Ireland. Values for the World", has been published today.

Business • 12 Apr 22

The new law covers digital content and digital services such as streaming, downloads and cloud products

New rights for consumers on digital goods and services

A new law strengthening consumer rights has been approved by the Government.

Business • 22 Feb 22

Over €28 billion of goods and services are traded between Ireland and France every year

Tánaiste leads trade mission to France

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar will today begin a trade mission to France.

Business • 14 Feb 22

Leo Varadkar said the cost of living is a 'burning issue' for politicians (file pic)

Govt considering doubling electricity rebate to €200

Discussions to possibly double the electricity rebate from €100 to €200 are said to be ongoing tonight ahead of a Government announcement tomorrow.

Politics • 09 Feb 22

The Tánaiste said he cannot interfere with the investigation in any way

Varadkar says contract investigation not yet completed

The Tánaiste has said his legal representatives did not get "a definitive answer" when they contacted gardaí to ask when an investigation into him would be completed.

Ireland • 26 Jan 22

The Government aims for the St Brigid's Day bank holiday to be permanent and to take effect in 2023

Govt proposing new bank holiday for St Brigid's Day

Government is working on a proposal to have a "double bank holiday" for St Patrick's Day this year and a new bank holiday for St Brigid's Day on 1 February, according to the Tánaiste.

Ireland • 11 Jan 22

EI supported firms employ over 207,000 people

Record job creation by Enterprise Ireland firms in 2021

The number of staff employed by Enterprise Ireland supported companies rose by 11,911 last year, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business • 11 Jan 22

The wage subsidy schemes have supported 51,000 employers

Profitable firms should refund subsidies - Tánaiste

The Tánaiste has told the Dáil that profitable companies "should refund the money they received under the employment wage subsidy scheme".

Business • 16 Dec 21

Ireland had moved up to 12th position from 17th on the list of women on company boards for the largest companies in the EU27

30% milestone of women on ISEQ 20 boards hit in 2021

A new report shows the percentage of women on the boards of ISEQ 20 companies this year rose to 31% from 18%, which means that the top publicly listed companies in Ireland are well on track to achieve the 33% goal by the end of 2023.

Business • 13 Dec 21

The end of year returns deadline for companies is November 25

Accountants seek CRO flexibility over November deadline

Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) has written to the Tánaiste asking for a facility to be put in place by the Companies Registration Office (CRO) to accommodate some accountancy firms and companies under extreme pressure to meet the November 25 annual return filing deadline due to Covid-19.

Business • 15 Nov 21

Leo Varadkar said that companies working on the existing DTIF projects are at the leading edge of their sector

Call 4 of Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund

A new round of funding aimed at encouraging collaborations between industry and the research sector on the development and commercialisation of ground-breaking technologies has been launched.

Business • 08 Nov 21

The Tánaiste said there will be a lot of public investment in energy grid

Varadkar: 'We have a duty to do our part' on climate

Ireland is no longest considered a climate laggard but it is not a leader yet, according to the Tánaiste.

Ireland • 05 Nov 21

Leo Varadkar said a plan has been developed to ensure we have more energy for the coming few winters

Varadkar hopes rising costs 'a blip' caused by Covid

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar said he is concerned about the rising cost of energy and materials, as it will have a significant impact on business and on Government.

Business • 11 Oct 21

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks with President Donald Tusk at the signing ceremony of CETA in 2016

CETA deal should have been ratified ages ago - Varadkar

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar today insisted that the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) should have been ratified "ages ago".

Business • 22 Sep 21

One of the considerations is putting limits on the length of probation people have to serve when starting a new job

Consultation launched to strengthen rights of employees

A new consultation has been launched on strengthening the rights of employees in Ireland.

Business • 17 Sep 21

Leo Varadkar said he still believes it is possible to get the public finances back on a sustainable footing without tax increases and cuts to spending

Economy performing ahead of expectations - Varadkar

Tánaiste and Minster for Enterprise Leo Varadkar said today that the economy is "actually ahead of where we thought we would be".

Business • 13 Sep 21

Leo Varadkar is in Berlin today on the final day of Enterprise Ireland's three-day trade mission to the UK, France and Germany

EI trade mission highlights opportunities in Germany

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar is in Berlin today on the final day of Enterprise Ireland's three-day trade mission to the UK, France and Germany.

Business • 08 Sep 21

The trade mission is being led by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar

First in-person EI trade mission since pandemic onset

Enterprise Ireland's first in-person trade mission since the onset of the Covid pandemic starts today in London, before moving on to Paris and Berlin.

Business • 06 Sep 21

Leo Varadkar is leading Enterprise Ireland's first in-person trade mission after the EU-UK Trade Agreement and since the start of Covid-19

Enterprise Ireland mission to visit UK, France, Germany

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment will lead an Enterprise Ireland trade mission to the UK, France and Germany from next Monday.

Business • 03 Sep 21

Leo Varadkar will meet political leaders and members of the business community

Tánaiste to meet business and political leaders in NI

The Tánaiste is in Northern Ireland for two days of private talks with political leaders and members of the business community.

Ireland • 01 Sep 21