€79m in wage subsidies repaid to Revenue last year One firm repaid €6 million in Covid-19 wage subsidies to the Revenue Commissioners last year. Business • 22 Jan
USC threshold increasing due to rise in minimum wage The threshold for USC is to be raised to allow for a previously announced increase in the minimum wage. Business • 10 Jan 20
Irish national debt reached €42,500 per person in 2018 The amount of debt owed by the state rose to the equivalent of €42,500 for every person in the country last year, according to a ... Business • 08 Aug 19
Michael Noonan to step down as finance minister Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said he does not wish to be considered for a position in the Cabinet by Enda Kenny's successor. Business • 18 May 17
Four new members for Financial Services Ombudsman Four new members have been appointed to the Financial Services Ombudsman Council by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. Business • 10 Jan 17
Tax breaks for landlords among Budget options Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has briefed Cabinet colleagues on a number of tax options to be considered in the upcoming Budget. News • 04 Oct 16
Noonan to meet bankers again over mortgage rates The Minister for Finance will hold a series of follow-up meetings with bank officials to discuss mortgage interest rates, ahead of Budget 2016 being announced. Business • 23 Jun 15
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