Budget 2022: A bigger spending package would have been ‘too risky’, Donohoe saysRamped-up spending to cover social welfare, housing, health, education and easing tax burdenWed Oct 13 2021 - 04:28
‘We’re coming to tax you’: Varadkar’s message to land hoardersHousing measures in Budget defended by Tánaiste amid opposition criticismTue Oct 12 2021 - 20:53
Frost hardens rhetoric as he demands new version of NI protocolLatest British demands on Brexit ‘very hard to accept’, says VaradkarTue Oct 12 2021 - 17:24
‘Hopelessly inadequate’: Opposition parties and campaign groups react to the budgetBudget will not effectively respond to costs of living, housing or health says Boyd-BarrettTue Oct 12 2021 - 15:29
What is in and what is out in Budget 2022?Tuesday’s budget will be very different from the one announced in the teeth of the Covid-19 pandemic emergency last OctoberTue Oct 12 2021 - 11:08
Pensioners and parents can expect a budget boostChildcare costs a ‘top priority’ as Ministers work to finalise budget detailsSat Oct 09 2021 - 03:30
Taoiseach defends Government’s decision to attend Armagh serviceDUP leader says Government has ‘stepped up’ but he still regrets President’s decision not to goFri Oct 08 2021 - 19:19
Childcare costs like a second mortgage for many workers, Varadkar saysTánaiste signals budget may include help for families on issue but that nothing finalisedFri Oct 08 2021 - 16:42
Employees will be able to work until State pension age under new proposalReport also recommends allowing people to defer their pension until the age of 70Fri Oct 08 2021 - 09:43
Donohoe insists Ireland is still ‘best in class’ for attracting foreign investmentExchequer set to lose €2bn in tax receipts when OECD deal comes into effectFri Oct 08 2021 - 01:00
James O’Connor to remain in FF after meeting TaoiseachCork East TD says meeting with Martin over road projects in NDP was ‘a success’Thu Oct 07 2021 - 23:16
Ireland’s corporate tax rate set to rise to 15%, as part of global dealFirms making less than €750m a year will be taxed at previous rate of 12.5%Thu Oct 07 2021 - 19:15
Potential cost of claims against State to rise ‘significantly’ from €4bnActive claims currently number 12,000, including 305 cases relating to CervicalCheckThu Oct 07 2021 - 16:00
Number of legal cases related to CervicalCheck stands at 305State Claims Agency director to provide detail on compensation and legal costs paid outThu Oct 07 2021 - 12:18
James O’Connor to meet Martin as FF future on knife-edgeCork East TD says he was ‘misled’ over road projects; unrest at FG meeting over NDPThu Oct 07 2021 - 01:00
Move to universal free childcare, welfare boosts among FF TDs budget proposalsMcGrath fields views of backbench TDs on budget during parliamentary party meetingWed Oct 06 2021 - 23:38
NTMA chief to tell TDs Ireland must prepare for next ‘economic shock’Conor O’Kelly to hail increase in disposable income and add note of caution in front of PACWed Oct 06 2021 - 20:46
Bishops to respond to Minister’s request for help tackling housing crisisChurch leadership says its recognises homelessness as ‘key social justice challenge’Wed Oct 06 2021 - 20:30
Cork TD to meet Taoiseach after saying he was ‘misled’ over roads projectsJames O’Connor said he may consider resigning Fianna Fáil whip over NDPWed Oct 06 2021 - 15:43
Data centres will use generators in case of winter power emergency – Eirgrid chiefMark Foley says scenario ‘very unlikely’ and he expects a secure supply over winter periodTue Oct 05 2021 - 20:56
Ireland could become over-reliant on natural gas from UK, watchdog warnsCommission to urge Government to consider LNG as domestic energy sources dwindleTue Oct 05 2021 - 01:00
DUP leader asked for woman’s hotel quarantine bill in Republic to be waivedDonaldson outlined constituent’s criticisms in email to Minister for HealthTue Oct 05 2021 - 00:15
New multibillion euro plan for infrastructure is ‘not a wish list’, Taoiseach saysEamon Ryan: Not all National Development Plan projects will ‘necessarily’ go aheadMon Oct 04 2021 - 23:52
Carbon tax yield expected to double to €950 million by 2030New increase in petrol and diesel set to kick in on Budget nightMon Oct 04 2021 - 20:55
Ten things we learned about the €165bn National Development PlanWhat does the Government plan mean for transport, housing, climate action and jobs?Mon Oct 04 2021 - 17:39
Budget 2022: Minimal changes to income tax, price of alcohol unlikely to riseRoom to manoeuvre in €4.7bn package limited with €1bn available for new spendingWed Sept 29 2021 - 01:11
Varadkar denies senior Biden official put pressure on Ireland to sign up to tax dealTánaiste used US visit to outline how State needs assurances minimum tax rate will not changeTue Sept 28 2021 - 21:02
Budget will include tax measures to promote remote working – VaradkarTánaiste says most of €500m in tax measures will be used to offset inflation impact on take-home payTue Sept 28 2021 - 19:18
Varadkar keen to avoid ‘divisive’ approach to bonus for frontline workersTalks about reward for efforts during pandemic could go beyond budget day, says TánaisteTue Sept 28 2021 - 17:54
‘Pandemic bonus’ will not impact FG’s budget plans – TánaisteWays to reward retail staff for work during Covid-19 being explored, Varadkar saysTue Sept 28 2021 - 06:00
Ireland needs to know any agreed corporate tax rate would stay the same - VaradkarTánaiste addresses US business leaders amid pressure to sign up to OECD dealTue Sept 28 2021 - 01:00
Merkel could remain as caretaker chancellor into new year, Varadkar saysOutgoing German chancellor is a strong ally and warm, down-to-Earth person – TánaisteMon Sept 27 2021 - 22:35
Help-to-buy scheme set to be extended in upcoming budget, says Varadkar‘Help-to-buy is there, and it’s going to remain in place for a little bit longer,’ says TánaisteMon Sept 27 2021 - 20:50
Varadkar not concerned over ‘pandemic bonus’ impact on budgetTánaiste says Government exploring options of tax credits, extra bank holidayMon Sept 27 2021 - 20:12
Ireland needs assurance that new corporate tax rate would not change, says Varadkar‘Through boom and bust’, Ireland’s rate has remained constant, says TánaisteMon Sept 27 2021 - 18:52
Government to seek ‘certainty’ before signing corporate tax dealOECD asked to change text of agreement to ensure tax rate will not exceed 15% in futureMon Sept 27 2021 - 04:30
Ireland still ‘fantastic’ investment location, Varadkar to tell US counterpartsTánaiste’s Washington visit comes as State faces pressure to sign up to OECD tax dealMon Sept 27 2021 - 00:30
Foreign investment will help post-pandemic employment drive – VaradkarTánaiste’s heads to US as future of Ireland’s corporate tax rate remains uncertainSun Sept 26 2021 - 14:35
Taoiseach: ‘no issue’ with principle of vaccinating children aged 5-plus against Covid-19Remarks come as Pfizer and BioNTech say their Covid-19 vaccine is safe for use for children aged 5 to 11Sun Sept 26 2021 - 01:00
Martin expresses ambition to expand filming in Ireland after visit to 30 RockTaoiseach met with executives and was offered tour of studios at Rockefeller PlazaSat Sept 25 2021 - 14:04
Government likely to send high-ranking Minister to attend Armagh serviceMove is a display of difference with the President, say some Government sourcesSat Sept 25 2021 - 01:00
Taoiseach urges support for vaccine rollout to developing countriesCovid-19 pandemic ‘caught the world off-guard’, Martin tells UN General AssemblyFri Sept 24 2021 - 22:00
Option for 100% mica redress remains on the table, says VaradkarFG representatives sought meeting following intensifying pressure from constituents for solutionFri Sept 24 2021 - 21:01
Evaluation of State’s Covid response could begin in early 2022, says MartinTaoiseach says rules out ‘premature pull-back’ on PUP due to staff shortagesFri Sept 24 2021 - 20:47
Taoiseach expresses ‘concern’ over impact of UK Brexit disruption on IrelandMicheál Martin says Covid-19 pandemic has ‘masked a lot of the issues’ around BrexitFri Sept 24 2021 - 19:16
‘Strong support’ for adding climate change to UN Security Council agenda - TaoiseachMicheál Martin insists proposal not doomed despite opposition from Russia and ChinaFri Sept 24 2021 - 09:19
Taoiseach says return of Garth Brooks ‘great’ after ‘tough 18 months’Micheál Martin said Croke Park has learned a lot since 2014 in engagement with local residentsThu Sept 23 2021 - 18:53
Pandemic bonus: Taoiseach says there may be a combination of pay and time off, including for retail staffBonus for public sector could top €1bn, warns Minister for Public ExpenditureThu Sept 23 2021 - 17:16
Taoiseach denies UN Security Council climate change resolution is doomedRussia and China express strong opposition to Ireland’s proposal to extend remitThu Sept 23 2021 - 15:13
‘Very difficult’ to legislate against protests at politicians’ homes - CoveneyProtest at Varadkar’s home prompts calls for law against ‘intimidation’ of public figuresThu Sept 23 2021 - 06:50
