Michael Noonan

News, analysis and features on former Fine Gael leader and minister for finance Michael Noonan

Booing, slow hand-claps, shouts of fury – Permanent TSB’s Cook feels the heat

Booing, slow hand-claps, shouts of fury – Permanent TSB’s Cook feels the heat

Analysis: There was fury at Minister for Finance’s proxy vote against an adjournment at a fractious agm

By Ciarán HancockThu May 23 2013 - 01:30

Permanent TSB chief says mortgage debt write offs will be applied in some cases

Permanent TSB chief says mortgage debt write offs will be applied in some cases

Masding says 9,200 customers in mortgage arrears are now on a “treatment” plan

By Ciarán HancockThu May 23 2013 - 01:01

Analysis: Aftermath of Apple disclosure difficult for Irish presidency

Analysis: Aftermath of Apple disclosure difficult for Irish presidency

Dublin hoping that controversy will not derail attempt for further debt relief

By Suzanne LynchThu May 23 2013 - 01:00

Noonan rejects special Apple tax deal claim

Noonan rejects special Apple tax deal claim

Ireland will not become the “whipping boy” for US Senate, says Minister

By Mary Minihan and Suzanne LynchThu May 23 2013 - 01:00

Government zealously protects the wealthy in Ireland’s Wild West tax haven

Government zealously protects the wealthy in Ireland’s Wild West tax haven

Column: There is a determination not to disturb the contentedness of the wealthy by even a modest increase in income tax

By Vincent BrowneWed May 22 2013 - 12:00

The questions surrounding Shatter’s use of confidential Garda information

The questions surrounding Shatter’s use of confidential Garda information

Shatter faces more criticism over using information given in Garda briefing but he doesn’t do apologies or climb-downs

By Harry McGeeTue May 21 2013 - 14:02

Restructuring looms for community-based lenders

Restructuring looms for community-based lenders

With almost three million members, credit unions have come under stricter regulation and many could be restructured

By Caelainn BarrTue May 21 2013 - 01:00

Ministerial staff earn €700,000 in overtime in two years

Ministerial staff earn €700,000 in overtime in two years

Two staff employed by Simon Coveney earned €43,000 overtime since Coalition formed

By Steven CarrollMon May 20 2013 - 01:00

The Enda effect

The Enda effect

Enda Kenny came late to power, but so far he has wielded it well. Will instinct, energy and affability be enough to see the Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader through the next challenges?

By Arthur BeesleySat May 18 2013 - 01:00

Noonan defends 12.5% corporate tax rate

Noonan defends 12.5% corporate tax rate

Setting tax rates is a matter for sovereign countries, Minister says in Brussels

By Suzanne LynchWed May 15 2013 - 01:00

Tricky manoeuvres on tax

Tue May 14 2013 - 01:00

Securing consensus on bank resolution will be uphill battle for EU ministers

Securing consensus on bank resolution will be uphill battle for EU ministers

In a packed agenda, the big challenge at today’s meeting will be political discussion on bank resolution and recovery

By Suzanne LynchTue May 14 2013 - 01:00

Michael Noonan to ‘consider’ ECB bond scheme

Michael Noonan to ‘consider’ ECB bond scheme

Minister suggests Ireland may avail of the ECB’s outright monetary transactions facility before it exits bailout

By Suzanne LynchTue May 14 2013 - 01:00

Tax avoidance inching up EU agenda as trillion euro may be slipping though net

Tax avoidance inching up EU agenda as trillion euro may be slipping though net

Tax practices of some global corporate giants, including Starbucks, Google and Amazon, are prompting calls to close legal loopholes

By Suzanne LynchMon May 13 2013 - 01:00

No desks. No staff. No tax. Ireland’s shadow banks

No desks. No staff. No tax. Ireland’s shadow banks

Ireland’s unregulated and barely visible ‘shadow banking’ industry is 10 times the size of our GNP. Is it a benefit or a threat to the economy?

By Carl O'Brien and Caelainn BarrSat May 11 2013 - 01:00

Fire sale of IBRC loans not an option, says Michael Noonan

Fire sale of IBRC loans not an option, says Michael Noonan

Minister for Finance says Ireland ‘well on its way’ to exiting EU-IMF bailout at end of year

By Ciarán HancockFri May 10 2013 - 01:00

Results of stress tests on euro zone banks could be ‘worrying’, says eurogroup chairman

Results of stress tests on euro zone banks could be ‘worrying’, says eurogroup chairman

Jeroen Dijsselbloem underlines need to have common bank resolution rules in place to govern wind-down of banks if needed

By Suzanne LynchWed May 08 2013 - 06:00

Bruton sought multinational tax breaks

Bruton sought multinational tax breaks

Minister for Jobs requested an income tax rate of 23% for those earning up to €500,000 in Budget 2013

By Carl O'BrienTue May 07 2013 - 06:00

Attendance rate of Irish MEPs down and fewer questions asked

Attendance rate of Irish MEPs down and fewer questions asked

Number of speeches made at European Parliament also falls, research reveals

By Judith CrosbieTue May 07 2013 - 01:00

President’s comments show a novel interpretation of his constitutional role

President’s comments show a novel interpretation of his constitutional role

Inside Politics: Conflict between Áras and the Government likely at some stage if political interventions continue

By Stephen CollinsSat May 04 2013 - 06:00

Ireland agrees to stress test banks ahead of EU-wide exercise

Ireland agrees to stress test banks ahead of EU-wide exercise

Government had wanted to harmonise exercise with European banks

Fri May 03 2013 - 19:58

Ireland ‘to test banks’ ahead of EU-wide exercise

Ireland ‘to test banks’ ahead of EU-wide exercise

Standoff with international lenders over the timing of ‘stress tests’ of bailed-out banks resolved

Fri May 03 2013 - 15:29

Banks not to pass on ECB interest rate cut to variable mortgage holders

Banks not to pass on ECB interest rate cut to variable mortgage holders

Gulf in rates with tracker mortgages now up to 3%

By Conor PopeFri May 03 2013 - 06:00

Report says austerity could end in 2016

Report says austerity could end in 2016

However budget forecast involves a lot of variables

By Carl O'Brien, Ciarán Hancock and Dan O'BrienWed May 01 2013 - 06:34

Irish banks likely to need more capital before 2019, Central Bank governor predicts

Irish banks likely to need more capital before 2019, Central Bank governor predicts

Honohan says implementation of budgetary measures essential

By Ciarán HancockWed May 01 2013 - 05:46

Capitalisation once again the tune of the times for banks as Honohan spells it out

Capitalisation once again the tune of the times for banks as Honohan spells it out

Central Banker says banks will more than likely need further funding

By Ciarán HancockWed May 01 2013 - 05:41

Budget targets will be hard to achieve

Budget targets will be hard to achieve

The stability pact update (SPU) contains some of the most detailed budgetary information published by the Government

By Dan O'BrienWed May 01 2013 - 05:04

Ireland faces two more years of austerity

Ireland faces two more years of austerity

Department of Finance release first formal projections for spending and tax revenues beyond 2015

By Dan O'BrienTue Apr 30 2013 - 21:02

Bank staff threaten industrial action over pay

Bank staff threaten industrial action over pay

IBOA chief calls for Leveson-type inquiry into banking collapse

By Ciarán HancockFri Apr 26 2013 - 20:12

We must stop blaming ‘systems’ for shameful human failures

We must stop blaming ‘systems’ for shameful human failures

Opinion: In Ireland, scandals and disasters are never anybody’s fault

By Eddie MolloyFri Apr 26 2013 - 12:00

Noonan rejects call to intervene in interest rates hike

Noonan rejects call to intervene in interest rates hike

Move by EBS and AIB a commercial decision, says Minister for Finance

By Marie O'HalloranThu Apr 25 2013 - 22:37

Gilmore rejects calls to intervene in AIB rate hike

Gilmore rejects calls to intervene in AIB rate hike

Sharp criticism of bank as 70,000 householders face average €300 extra Bill

By Úna McCaffrey and Genevieve CarberyThu Apr 25 2013 - 10:30

Senior bankers should cut their own pay and pensions, says Enda Kenny

Senior bankers should cut their own pay and pensions, says Enda Kenny

Government expects ‘substantial contribution’, Taoiseach tells Dáil

By Stephen Collins and Ciarán HancockThu Apr 25 2013 - 06:00

Beyond the bailout

Wed Apr 24 2013 - 08:21

Government to invest if troika targets met - Noonan

Government to invest if troika targets met - Noonan

Minister for Finance sounds cautious note, warning voters not to expect spending spree

Tue Apr 23 2013 - 13:21

Rehn promises less austerity as economic outlook worsens

Rehn promises less austerity as economic outlook worsens

EU commissioner signals policy shift as G20 leaders assemble for Washington dinner

Fri Apr 19 2013 - 10:04

Ecofin pushes back debt repayments

Mon Apr 15 2013 - 06:00

Repayments deal should lead to Moody’s upgrade - Noonan

Repayments deal should lead to Moody’s upgrade - Noonan

Move by credit rating agency would aid bailout exit by widening market for State debt

By Arthur BeesleySat Apr 13 2013 - 15:10

EU growth strategy a ‘failure so far’, study finds

EU growth strategy a ‘failure so far’, study finds

Paper by Bruegel scholars forms basis for discussions at Ecofin meeting in Dublin

By ReutersSat Apr 13 2013 - 10:55

Kenny may keep eminent nominations imminent

Kenny may keep eminent nominations imminent

Inside Politics: Two plum jobs, in London and Luxembourg, must be filled within months

By Arthur BeesleySat Apr 13 2013 - 06:00

New bailout deal will cut borrowing

New bailout deal will cut borrowing

Ministers pledge to work 'constructively' on EU treaty change to strengthen the ECB

By Arthur Beesley and Suzanne LynchFri Apr 12 2013 - 22:53

European finance ministers reach agreement on Irish loans

European finance ministers reach agreement on Irish loans

Seven year extension of bailout a 'significant step' on full return to markets - Noonan

By Arthur BeesleyFri Apr 12 2013 - 08:07

Euro zone believes deal will see Ireland exit bailout this year

Euro zone believes deal will see Ireland exit bailout this year

Dijsselboem’s position in defiance of Government's claim for further aid

By Arthur BeesleyFri Apr 12 2013 - 06:00

Noonan says Ireland on road to full market access

Noonan says Ireland on road to full market access

Government isn’t seeking a precautionary credit line

Thu Apr 11 2013 - 10:55

Skirmishing over water charges

Thu Apr 11 2013 - 08:57

Senior figures from global finance and European institutions meet in Dublin

Senior figures from global finance and European institutions meet in Dublin

State of play in euro zone and banking sector to be discussed

By Arthur BeesleyThu Apr 11 2013 - 06:10

Elderfield leaves post with regulator’s reputation restored

Elderfield leaves post with regulator’s reputation restored

Watchdog made his mark early by appointing administrators to Quinn Insurance

By Ciarán HancockWed Apr 10 2013 - 06:02

Loans adjustment to be decided in May

Loans adjustment to be decided in May

Noonan hopeful of progress at meeting of euro finance ministers

By Suzanne Lynch and Kathryn HayesTue Apr 09 2013 - 07:48

Paperless meeting planned for Ecofin

Paperless meeting planned for Ecofin

Department of Finance links up with Dell and Microsoft for EU digital meeting

By Ciara O'BrienMon Apr 08 2013 - 13:01

Former IBRC director appointed to Nama

Former IBRC director appointed to Nama

Oliver Ellingham was non-executive director of IBRC

By Úna McCaffreySat Apr 06 2013 - 06:00

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