Government delays Spring economic statement amid tariff uncertainty
Department of Finance had been expected to publish its Annual Performance Report (APR) this week
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Shades of an Oasis love-in as Lucinda rolls with Fine Gael’s Gallagher brothers
Quite the occasion for Christine Lagarde, as Paschal Donohoe reacts to Trump’s tough tariffs wondering ‘what we can do that can unite us’
Tariff reaction day brings news of strong tax revenues, a warning on jobs and talk of pivoting to new markets
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Trump tariffs: What ‘dark and damaging scenarios’ could economies face in Ireland and worldwide?
Trump tariffs: The focus might be on exports but the hit to investment will curb growth and job creation
Trump tariffs: Taoiseach urges caution amid signs of EU division
Government has been privately urging the bloc not to escalate the brewing trade war
State takes in €23.6bn in first quarter tax revenues amid warning on hit to employment from US tariffs
Workers paid €8.2 billion in income tax during the three month period, up 3.6% on 2024
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy bears ‘no ill will’ after winning confidence motion
Taoiseach accused Opposition of ‘mob politics’, while Sinn Féin leader said Verona Murphy’s role was ‘delivered’ by Michael Lowry
All households to pay ‘small amount more’ under planned changes to Local Property Tax
New rates of LPT will kick in next year
Majority of Irish homeowners to see property tax increases this year
Paschal Donohoe expected to brief colleagues on proposed changes to LPT charging mechanism to limit the impact of rising property values on householders
Donald Trump’s tariffs: What does the US president have in store for Ireland tomorrow?
April 2nd is going to be a day to remember. But what are the long-term implications? And how bad is it likely to be?
Explainer: How would Ireland be affected in a US-EU trade war
With Washington expected to unveil tariffs on the EU and Trump setting his sights on Irish pharma, April 2nd is being viewed with dread in boardrooms and Government Buildings
Paschal Donohoe on Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service edited by Michael Lewis
Vivid and important collection of essays that corrects the caricatures and shows the value of public servants
The Irish Times view on the threat of Trump’s tariffs: Ireland prepares for the unknown
The US president has promised significant tariffs, but much remains unclear about what will happen
US tariffs could affect up to 80,000 jobs in Ireland in ‘worst case scenario’, says Donohoe
EU, including Ireland, will need to respond if Trump administration takes very broad measures against it, says Minister
How official Ireland is preparing for a possible US-EU trade war
The working assumption had been that Trump would use the threat of tariffs to get people around the table, but that has changed
Taoiseach pledges to continue support for inner-city schemes set up after Hutch-Kinahan feud
Sporting and educational initiatives are among those helping to drive change in deprived area in capital
Tax breaks for developers to build apartments under consideration by Minister of Housing
Housing crisis: Paschal Donohoe warns against return similar tax incentives of Celtic Tiger years
Munich tightens security measures for St Patrick’s Day parade
Event comes a month after two died in a car attack in the city
Europe to stand united in face of trade war, Minister for Finance says
Paschal Donohoe confident US pharma will not walk away from long-term investment in Irish plants and people
Ireland has large trade deficit with US, new CSO figures show
State’s big trade surplus with the US in goods is offset by large trade in services going the other way
‘Once-off’ €500m tax payment boosts exchequer data in February
Latest exchequer returns show Government has collected €15.2bn in tax this year with spending up on last year but below expectations
Ireland ‘actively hindering its citizens from building wealth and securing their future’
Exit tax, deemed disposal and different rules on different products conspire to deter people from adopting sensible investment habits, consultation hears
Top finance official warns of fallout for Ireland from Israeli goods ban
Proposed law could affect relations with multinational companies employing hundreds of thousands of workers here
Is Ireland backing the wrong horse with Intel?
Despite the chip maker’s many problems, we have little choice but to double down on our investment
18 arrested as part of Garda operation to protect politicians
Operation Rialtas was established last May in advance of the local and European elections
Ireland must ramp up incentives for computer chip industry, says Intel
Seen & Heard: McKillen and Qatari sheikh’s mediation; Xerotech saftey concerns; Glenveagh set for crunch talks over north Dublin site
Any reduction in EU-US trade would result in job losses and higher global prices, Paschal Donohoe says
Donohoe claims US president’s comments have ‘consequences’, and he profoundly disagrees with Trump’s analysis of recent events in Europe
Insurers say Storm Éowyn claims could hit €300m
Almost 24,000 claims have been filed to date in what is now likely to be the most costly weather event this century
Jonathan Sumption’s The Challenges of Democracy: Strong arguments on the political consent required to maintain order
Sumption’s achievements in the UK Supreme Court and work on the history of the Hundred Years’ War inform this timely collection
Fianna Fáil interventions on housing prompt puzzlement in Fine Gael
Mood ahead of first Cabinet housing subcommittee more taut than might have been expected, following interventions by Taoiseach Micheál Martin
Possible tax breaks for property development not discussed at ministerial meeting on housing
Government preparing to agree additional €450 million in capital funding for housing sector
If a 9% VAT rate is so important to viability of hospitality sector, why wait until next January to introduce it?
Government now accepts sector needs support but that will only be forthcoming next year
Donohoe opposed to return of ‘harmful’ tax breaks for property developers
Previous ‘costly’ tax incentive schemes should not be considered, Minister for Finance says
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil divided over proposed tax breaks for developers to boost supply of homes
Simon Harris warns over failed policies of the past, but Micheál Martin’s party wants drastic action to meet housing targets
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