Martin: FG out to frighten daylights out of voters Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has accused the Government parties of scare tactics, adding that threatening people would not work and would backfire. Election 2016 • 18 Feb 16
'Prove it' - a defiant Noonan defends his figures Michael Noonan explained Fine Gael’s plans for abolishing USC by 2020 and challenged anyone who claimed his fiscal space figures are incorrect to come out … Election 2016 • 07 Feb 16
Noonan outlines Fine Gael plan to abolish USC Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has outlined Fine Gael's plan to abolish the USC by 2020 as part of the party's Long Term Economic plan. News • 07 Feb 16
Noonan explains reason for fiscal space difference Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said the reason his calculations differed from the Fiscal Council's on the fiscal space is because the Fiscal Council … Business • 04 Feb 16
Noonan supports cutting USC by 1% in next Budget Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said he agrees that the top rate of USC should be cut by 1% in the next Budget if … Business • 11 Jan 16
Noonan underwent medical procedure over Christmas Minister for Finance Michael Noonan underwent a medical procedure over Christmas after being diagnosed with an infection involving fluid in the chest area. News • 28 Dec 15
New lower debit and credit card fees for retailers One of the fees retailers are charged for accepting debit and credit cards is being halved from today, which could save retailers over €36m a … Business • 10 Dec 15
Brexit a scenario that nobody wants - Noonan Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said there has not been any real discussion on a Brexit, which he said was a scenario that nobody wants. Business • 18 Nov 15
Noonan says corporate tax surge 'sustainable' Revenue has advised that this year's surge in corporate tax receipts is sustainable and can be included in forecasts going forward, Finance Minister Michael Noonan … Business • 11 Nov 15
Noonan and Kelly meet over homelessness Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, and Minister for the Environment, Alan Kelly, met today with officials to discuss plans to deal with the issue of … News • 02 Nov 15
New petroleum production tax in Finance Bill The Government has announced the introduction of a new "petroleum production tax" which will increase the maximum tax take on an oil or gas producing … Business • 22 Oct 15
Many credit unions able to restructure themselves An assessment of the work of the Credit Union Restructuring Board (ReBo) shows it is clear that the board is fulfilling its role, according to … Business • 22 Oct 15
Noonan wants to stay on as Finance Minister Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said he would like to remain in his position if the Coalition returns to power after the next General Election. Business • 18 Sep 15
Noonan discusses mortgage rates with AIB AIB chief executive Bernard Byrne has said the bank has cut rates on its standard variable mortgages three times in the past ten months. News • 14 Sep 15
AIB extends no fees banking to mortgage customers AIB is expected to announce today that it will waive fees on accounts from which a mortgage is paid by direct debit. Business • 07 Sep 15
Ireland's debt falling 'rapidly' - Noonan Ireland's national debt is falling "rapidly" according to the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. Business • 23 Jul 15
166 IBRC loan accounts paid rate of less than 1% New data shows that a total of 166 Irish Bank Resolution Corporation commercial loans accounts were charged an interest rate of less than 1%. Business • 26 Jun 15
Details of mortgage rate meetings expected Friday Minister for Finance Michael Noonan is tomorrow expected to speak about a series of meetings he has had with banks regarding mortgage rates. News • 21 May 15
AIB meets Noonan on mortgage rates Executives from AIB have met Finance Minister Michael Noonan to discuss the controversy over standard variable mortgage rates. Business • 19 May 15
Mortgage arrears plans a 'step in right direction' Extra measures to deal with the mortgage crisis have been approved at a special Cabinet meeting. News • 13 May 15
Noonan defends Siteserv special liquidator review Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has defended the involvement of the KPMG special liquidators in the review of Siteserv. News • 07 May 15
EC proposal to allow increase in budget spending Minster for Finance Michael Noonan has said his Department accepts a European Commission proposal that will allow an increase in spending in next years budget. Business • 03 Apr 15
Noonan meets Central Bank Governor to discuss SVRs Minister for Finance Michael Noonan met with the Governor of the Central Bank Patrick Honohan today to discuss how best to influence the banks to … Business • 02 Apr 15
SCBI board appointments have now been filled Finance Minister Michael Noonan has nominated six people to the board of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland. Business • 24 Mar 15
Noonan expects more budget flexibility from Europe The Minister for Finance has said that he expects to get the financial flexibility he requires from the European Commission in the application of budget … Business • 12 Mar 15
