Borrowing growth at its highest level in four yearsThe growth rate in borrowing has risen to its highest level in four years, according to new figures from the Central Bank.Wed Dec 01 2004 - 00:00
Significant tax cuts for lower-paid now likely in BudgetFigures published today indicate that the way is clear for a significant tax package aimed at lower earners in next week's Budget…Sat Nov 27 2004 - 00:00
Increase in motor tax likely in BudgetAnother increase in motor tax is likely to be announced in the wake of next week's Budget, according to Mr Pat McArdle, chief…Fri Nov 26 2004 - 00:00
Cigarette sales fall accelerates againThe decline in cigarette purchases continues to accelerate, leading to a significant shortfall in tax revenue in this area, according…Fri Nov 26 2004 - 00:00
Cowen must spend €260m to avoid rise in top tax payersThe Minister for Finance will have to spend €260 million of his tax package on Budget day just to ensure that a higher percentage…Wed Nov 24 2004 - 00:00
Increases in tax, welfare and investment imminentThe first key decision for the Minister for Finance and his colleagues is how much they want to borrow, writes Cliff Taylor , …Wed Nov 24 2004 - 00:00
Indecision on Aer Lingus limits the optionsEconomics: Call me a "right-wing economist" if you like, but it seems to me that a fair reading of the Goldman Sachs report …Fri Nov 19 2004 - 00:00
Cowen committed to low-tax regimeLow personal and corporate taxes were a "winning formula" to which the Government would remain committed, the Minister for Finance…Sat Nov 13 2004 - 00:00
Inflation rises to 2.7% on back of fuel costsThe annual inflation rate rose to 2Fri Nov 12 2004 - 00:00
US rates go up for the fourth time since JuneUS interest rates have been increased for the fourth time since June, with the Federal Reserve board announcing a 0Thu Nov 11 2004 - 00:00
Trichet bids to contain euro's rise against the dollarThe president of the European Central Bank (ECB) has moved to try to stop the euro's rise, saying that the recent fall in the…Tue Nov 09 2004 - 00:00
Four more years may mean it's payback time for George WThe US budget and current account deficitsFri Nov 05 2004 - 00:00
Bush bounce... then normal transmission resumesAnalysis: Don't bet your house on the bounce. US shares staged a rally yesterday as news came through of the Bush victory.Thu Nov 04 2004 - 00:00
Goodbody economist to become Cullen's adviserMr Colin Hunt, the chief economist at Goodbody Stockbrokers, has been appointed to work as special adviser with the new Minister…Wed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Soaring tax take gives Cowen room to moveContinued buoyancy in tax revenues is underpinning the favourable outlook for the December Budget, according to new figuresWed Nov 03 2004 - 00:00
Exports rise on global upturnExports recovered strongly in August, according to new figures, indicating the industry may be benefiting from the international…Sat Oct 30 2004 - 01:00
Next US president facing deficit hangoverEconomics: The US electorate goes to the polls next Tuesday with most of the interest here centred on the implications for American…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
Forecast subject to risk"Don't worry, be happy," the song goes, but it's not a tune they live by down at the Central BankThu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
EU predicts continuing Irish economic growthIrish economic growth will remain the highest in the euro zone in 2004 and for the subsequent two years, according to new forecasts…Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Elan to settle class action for $75mElan has announced that it has reached a $75 million (€58Tue Oct 26 2004 - 01:00
Eleven people earned €1m in 2001- and paid no taxA range of property tax schemes, extended to 2006, in this year's Budget, were the key vehicles behind the low tax payments for…Sat Oct 23 2004 - 01:00
How the rich exploit the tax systemSo how did they do it? High earners have always engaged in "tax planning" to minimise their tax bills, but the revelation that…Sat Oct 23 2004 - 01:00
Low taxes not behind boom, says ICTUIreland's low-tax model needs to be re-examined if the Exchequer is to have enough cash to meet social and investment needs in…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Tax burden well below international averageThe tax burden rose last year but still remains well below the international average, according to new figures from the Organisation…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Back free trade, urges Fed economistDublin Economic Workshop: Economists must vigorously make the case for the further freeing of world trade, according to one …Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
'Fees needed to fund third level'Dublin Economic Workshop: The return of undergraduate fees is the only realistic means of bridging the funding deficit in the…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Fingleton says report overlooks competitionDublin Economic Workshop: The Enterprise Strategy Group report does not properly reflect the importance of competition in economic…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
Regulation 'lets consumer down'Dublin Economic Workshop: Regulation fails Irish consumers and major changes are needed in the way sectors such as electricity…Mon Oct 18 2004 - 01:00
More funds needed for R&D, education - NCCInvestment needs to be stepped up in research and development and education, according to the National Competitiveness Council…Fri Oct 15 2004 - 01:00
Annual inflation rate falls to 2.5%The annual rate of inflation edged down last month to 2.5 per cent, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO)Fri Oct 15 2004 - 01:00
Quiet meeting offers O'Reilly chance to rebuff criticismsFour years ago 4,000 angry Eircom shareholders turned up at a fractious Eircom annual general meeting at the RDSThu Oct 14 2004 - 01:00
Ireland fails to achieve higher ranking in world competitivenessIreland is ranked 30th in the 2004 competitiveness table of 104 countries from the World Economic ForumThu Oct 14 2004 - 01:00
Eircom plans to have mobile strategy in 2005Eircom will have a clear strategy on how it will enter the mobile market by early next year, according to chairman Sir Anthony…Thu Oct 14 2004 - 01:00
Oil prices may be exacting toll on growthHigher oil prices may be starting to take a toll on economic growthWed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
IL&P UK subsidiary raises €1.5bnIrish Life & Permanent's UK subsidiary, Capital Home Loans (CHL), has undertaken the biggest securitisation to date by the…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Cowen should aim for 'broadly neutral' Budget, says ESRIThe Government should aim for a "broadly neutral" Budget, resisting the temptation for major tax and spending giveaways, according…Tue Oct 12 2004 - 01:00
SIPTU calls for increase in PAYE tax creditAn increase in the single worker's PAYE tax credit is SIPTU's key demand for the Budget, as part of a €1Tue Oct 12 2004 - 01:00
Competition issues block B of I moveCompetition issues have emerged as a major barrier to Bank of Ireland's interest in Northern Bank, to be put up for sale shortly…Sat Oct 09 2004 - 01:00
Tiger sequel not as exciting as the originalEconomics: Just when you thought it had sloped off forever into the jungle, economists have reported fresh sightings of the …Fri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Explaining a 'very strange recovery'As the author of the annual World Competitiveness Report, there are few academics more qualified to speak on the state of the…Mon Oct 04 2004 - 01:00
Cowen promises to keep a tight rein on improving financesFinance press conference: Exchequer figures for the third quarter, to be published on Monday, will confirm the improving trend…Fri Oct 01 2004 - 01:00
Surge in housebuilding boosts growthA surge in housebuilding has boosted economic growth in the second quarter of the year, according to new figures from the Central…Fri Oct 01 2004 - 01:00
Mortgage borrowing remains strongMortgage borrowing remained strong in August, according to new figures, with the annual rate of increase just edging down slightly…Fri Oct 01 2004 - 01:00
Pressure on Cowen from all anglesFinance: As he enters the Department of Finance in Merrion Street, Mr Cowen will find himself pulled in two opposite directions…Thu Sept 30 2004 - 01:00
Two common themes to where things go wrongAnalysis: Hasty plans and politicians pushing pet projects prove costly, writes Cliff Taylor , Economics EditorWed Sept 29 2004 - 01:00
Fed raises US interest rates by 0.25% to check inflationThe Federal Reserve Board has increased interest rates by 0.25 of a percentage point, in a bid to hold down US inflation.Wed Sept 22 2004 - 01:00
Consumer confidence dentedConsumer confidence fell back sharply last month when the Irish Times TNS mrbi survey showed the first reversal in sentiment …Mon Sept 20 2004 - 01:00
Weak retail data see bar sales slumpBar sales slumped heading into the summer, according to the latest figures for retail salesSat Sept 18 2004 - 01:00
Budget must try to live up to expectationsEconomics: Brian Cowen - for surely he is the anointed one - will not be long in the Department of Finance building before the…Fri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00
NESC highlights serious deficiencies in housing policyGreedy landowners, profiteering builders and incompetent policy: all have been blamed for the problems in the housing market, …Tue Sept 14 2004 - 01:00
