Government to appoint advisers on bank sales The Government plans to appoint bankers and brokers in coming weeks to advise it on the possible sale of banking assets nationalised during the banking crisis, the Department of Finance said. Business • 25 Sep 14
Government to appoint advisers on bank sales The Government plans to appoint bankers and brokers in coming weeks to advise it on the possible sale of banking assets nationalised during the banking crisis, the Department of Finance said. Business • 25 Sep 14
Windfall rezoning land tax cut on the cards? The Department of Finance is considering cutting or abolishing an 80% windfall tax on land rezoning profits, a person with knowledge of the matter said today. Business • 23 Sep 14
Windfall rezoning land tax cut on the cards? The Department of Finance is considering cutting or abolishing an 80% windfall tax on land rezoning profits, a person with knowledge of the matter said today. Business • 23 Sep 14
Noonan upgrades growth forecast again Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said the economy may grow by as much as 4.5% this year. Business • 18 Sep 14
Noonan upgrades growth forecast again Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said the economy may grow by as much as 4.5% this year. Business • 18 Sep 14
Euro zone agreement on IMF loan repayment - Noonan The Government has secured "political agreement" from euro zone finance ministers to repay most of its IMF loans back early, according to the Minister for Finance. News • 12 Sep 14
Euro zone agreement on IMF loan repayment - Noonan The Government has secured "political agreement" from euro zone finance ministers to repay most of its IMF loans back early, according to the Minister for Finance. News • 12 Sep 14
Economy set to grow by 3% this year - Noonan The economy is set to grow by a better-than-expected 3% this year, according to Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. Business • 12 Sep 14
Economy set to grow by 3% this year - Noonan The economy is set to grow by a better-than-expected 3% this year, according to Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. Business • 12 Sep 14
Debt repayment meetings 'very positive' - Noonan The Minister for Finance has completed a series of meetings with senior European officials where he sought support for the early repayment of some of Ireland’s bailout loans. Business • 09 Sep 14
Debt repayment meetings 'very positive' - Noonan The Minister for Finance has completed a series of meetings with senior European officials where he sought support for the early repayment of some of Ireland’s bailout loans. Business • 09 Sep 14
EU Commissioner 'supportive' of Irish debt plan The EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs has indicated his support for Ireland's plan to repay part of its bailout loan early, according to Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. News • 08 Sep 14
EU Commissioner 'supportive' of Irish debt plan The EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs has indicated his support for Ireland's plan to repay part of its bailout loan early, according to Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. News • 08 Sep 14
Government to look at tax rates and USC in Budget The Minister for Finance said that any tax cuts introduced in next month's Budget to give relief to middle and lower income earners may have to be paid for by tax rises elsewhere in the economy. Business • 03 Sep 14
Government to look at tax rates and USC in Budget The Minister for Finance said that any tax cuts introduced in next month's Budget to give relief to middle and lower income earners may have to be paid for by tax rises elsewhere in the economy. Business • 03 Sep 14
Budget adjustment to be 'significantly' smaller The Minister for Finance has said that this year’s Budget adjustment will be significantly less than the €2.1bn forecast at the start of the year. Business • 02 Sep 14
Budget adjustment to be 'significantly' smaller The Minister for Finance has said that this year’s Budget adjustment will be significantly less than the €2.1bn forecast at the start of the year. Business • 02 Sep 14
Budget adjustment of €2bn not needed, says Howlin Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has said the Government will have a less demanding Budget than expected for 2015 because the economy has grown. News • 23 Jul 14
Budget adjustment of €2bn not needed, says Howlin Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has said the Government will have a less demanding Budget than expected for 2015 because the economy has grown. News • 23 Jul 14
Ibec calls for income tax cuts in Budget Employers’ group Ibec has said the October Budget should raise the point at which workers begin to pay the higher rate of income tax. News • 07 Jul 14
Ibec calls for income tax cuts in Budget Employers’ group Ibec has said the October Budget should raise the point at which workers begin to pay the higher rate of income tax. News • 07 Jul 14
EC expects €2.1bn budget adjustment The European Commission believes that the Government will still have to make an adjustment of €2.1bn in the October Budget. News • 23 Jun 14
EC expects €2.1bn budget adjustment The European Commission believes that the Government will still have to make an adjustment of €2.1bn in the October Budget. News • 23 Jun 14
Audit on professionals' expenses yields €9.3m A major crack down by Revenue on professionals providing services through a company and claiming excessive expenses has yielded €9.3m over the past year. Business • 13 Jun 14
Audit on professionals' expenses yields €9.3m A major crack down by Revenue on professionals providing services through a company and claiming excessive expenses has yielded €9.3m over the past year. Business • 13 Jun 14
No support from some Cabinet colleagues - Reilly Minister for Health James Reilly has told the Fine Gael Parliamentary meeting that he had not received the support of some of his Cabinet colleagues on the medical card issue. News • 05 Jun 14
No support from some Cabinet colleagues - Reilly Minister for Health James Reilly has told the Fine Gael Parliamentary meeting that he had not received the support of some of his Cabinet colleagues on the medical card issue. News • 05 Jun 14
Exchequer tax take €446m ahead of target by May Exchequer returns for May show the Government’s tax take in the year to date running €446m or 2.9% ahead of target. News • 04 Jun 14
Exchequer tax take €446m ahead of target by May Exchequer returns for May show the Government’s tax take in the year to date running €446m or 2.9% ahead of target. News • 04 Jun 14
Noonan confirms treatment for cancer growth Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has confirmed he has undergone treatment for a cancerous growth. News • 04 Jun 14
Noonan confirms treatment for cancer growth Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has confirmed he has undergone treatment for a cancerous growth. News • 04 Jun 14
Budget ahead of target, says Noonan Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said it is too early to say whether it would take €2bn in cuts and taxes or something less to get the Budget deficit below 3%. News • 03 Jun 14
Budget ahead of target, says Noonan Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said it is too early to say whether it would take €2bn in cuts and taxes or something less to get the Budget deficit below 3%. News • 03 Jun 14
Noonan says limited room to ease budget cuts Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said Ireland has limited room to ease Budget cuts of €2 billion to be outlined later this year. News • 27 May 14
Noonan says limited room to ease budget cuts Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said Ireland has limited room to ease Budget cuts of €2 billion to be outlined later this year. News • 27 May 14
USC decision will be made in Budget - Noonan Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said the Government will make a decision in the Budget on whether to continue a lower rate of Universal Social Charge for those on modest incomes. News • 16 May 14
USC decision will be made in Budget - Noonan Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said the Government will make a decision in the Budget on whether to continue a lower rate of Universal Social Charge for those on modest incomes. News • 16 May 14
New bill to put ISIF on statutory footing Finance Minister Michael Noonan said today that Budget 2015 will be delivered on October 14 or 15. Business • 15 May 14
New bill to put ISIF on statutory footing Finance Minister Michael Noonan said today that Budget 2015 will be delivered on October 14 or 15. Business • 15 May 14
John Moran to step down from Finance Department John Moran, the Secretary General at the Department of Finance, has announced that he will step down later this year. Business • 07 May 14
John Moran to step down from Finance Department John Moran, the Secretary General at the Department of Finance, has announced that he will step down later this year. Business • 07 May 14
Tax revenue for April up 9% on same time last year Finance Minister Michael Noonan has revealed that tax revenues for April increased by 9% compared to the same month last year. Business • 01 May 14
Tax revenue for April up 9% on same time last year Finance Minister Michael Noonan has revealed that tax revenues for April increased by 9% compared to the same month last year. Business • 01 May 14
Noonan tells IBRC to sell off rest of its loans The National Asset Management Agency will no longer be required to take on any loans previously due to the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation. Business • 25 Apr 14
Noonan tells IBRC to sell off rest of its loans The National Asset Management Agency will no longer be required to take on any loans previously due to the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation. Business • 25 Apr 14
No threat of deflation in Ireland - Noonan The Minister for Finance has said he does not believe Ireland is facing a threat of deflation, but admitted the low inflation environment was making it harder to plan the next Budget with certainty. Business • 09 Apr 14
No threat of deflation in Ireland - Noonan The Minister for Finance has said he does not believe Ireland is facing a threat of deflation, but admitted the low inflation environment was making it harder to plan the next Budget with certainty. Business • 09 Apr 14
SJI criticises Noonan over tax reform proposal Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has been criticised for saying he will consider raising the threshold at which earners pay the top rate of income tax. News • 05 Mar 14
SJI criticises Noonan over tax reform proposal Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has been criticised for saying he will consider raising the threshold at which earners pay the top rate of income tax. News • 05 Mar 14
