The Irish Times

Government to consider further action to help with rising energy costs – Tánaiste

There are many other demands for funding, says Varadkar in response to Sinn Féin

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 16:07

Wherefore the OECD’s global corporate tax deal?

Momentum in the US-led project has weakened

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 11:59

Exits of KBC and Ulster Bank leave other banks free to hike rates

Mortgage market must be more attractive to foreign lenders

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 07:45

Chris Johns: Growing the economy, not cutting debt, must be our priority

Paschal Donohue should not take any cues from UK on what to do in a post-crisis world

Sun Mar 07 2021 - 11:19

Fintan O’Toole: Budget must stop spread of inequality in Irish society

Covid pandemic is amplifying divisions inherent in having two different economies

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 01:00

Recalling the Celtic Tiger: Insightful overview of the excitement and excess

Book review: Fintan O'Toole on the effects, symptoms and consequences of Ireland’s economic boom

Sat Jan 04 2020 - 00:00

Inquiry still possible into Dara Murphy Dáil attendance, says Creed

Minister for Agriculture expresses confidence in Cabinet colleague to resolve impasse

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 19:44

New seagoing tax credit will not stop retention crisis, say Naval Service bodies

Credit worth €1,270 a year announced for sailors who spend 80 days or more at sea

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 22:21

Donohoe to raise concerns about tariffs on US trip

Minister is visiting US capital to attend the autumn meetings of the IMF

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 06:55

Increased funding to meet rising prison and direct provision numbers

Justice vote increased by €120m, including €10m extra for direct provision

Tue Oct 08 2019 - 18:16

Fintan O’Toole: Everybody knows Ireland’s fiscal rules are daft

Rules that shape budget are part of disastrous response to banking crisis

Tue Oct 08 2019 - 07:17

UK parcels will be ‘green-laned’ to An Post depots in no-deal Brexit

Additional customs officials will be placed at An Post centres to carry out checks

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 03:00

Almost 5,000 on-the-spot fines issued to cyclists

Dublin Cycling Campaign calls for early ‘pre-green’ light – ‘get on with it and do it’

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 03:00

Why Brian Hayes went from searing critic to chief defender of banks

New BPFI chief wants banks to speak out on housing and the economy

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 05:00

Ambitious plan to cut emissions and make Ireland carbon-neutral by 2050

New climate legislation, budgets and targets will ensure greater oversight

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 13:21

Gardaí crack down on shops and cafes selling CBD products

Confusion among sellers and consumers about the legality of the cannabis derivative

Sat May 18 2019 - 03:00

Exchequer received €261m in dividends from State companies last year

Biggest contributor was Ervia, the operator of Irish Water and Bord Gáis

Wed Apr 17 2019 - 17:13

Fine Gael accused of attempting to dilute key climate action target

FF spokesman on climate action says party would support raising carbon taxes incrementally

Tue Mar 26 2019 - 03:22

Government nominates Philip Lane for chief economist role at ECB

Governor of the Central Bank ‘eminently qualified’ for monetary policy oversight

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 20:04

The Irish Times view on the year in politics: what could go wrong?

Little progress was made in meeting the State’s major challenges: building homes for a growing population and providing an efficient and affordable health service

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 00:10

Extra €15m for projects outlined in new National Sports Policy

Retention of 9% VAT rate for sporting facilities and increased investment welcomed

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 21:09

Minister accused of ‘hitting the snooze button’ over carbon tax

Government not taking obligations to tackle climate change seriously, says advisory body

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 18:00

Fintan O'Toole: Bad social policy makes for bad budgets

Ireland’s finances are worse than other countries in four key ways

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 06:00

New figures show tight position for Government on budget day

Exchequer benefits from late corporation tax surge this year, but needs new revenues for 2019

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 01:00

Athlone to get €7.5m national science centre

Marconi Centre will have capacity for 100,000 visitors per year

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 17:57

MacGill organiser reverses decision to step down

Bruised but defiant: After 38 years, Mulholland wonders if he still has a line on society

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 00:00

Politicians cannot afford to sabotage health reforms

Sláintecare will be best driven by concerned Irish public, not by old-style managerialism

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 05:00

Miriam Lord: Ministers bolt for beach after being held captive in Kerry

Cabinet made to wait for emancipation in Daniel O’Connell’s former home

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 22:09

Varadkar comes under pressure to clarify comments on media

Taoiseach expected to address issue in Dáil after saying he sympathised with Trump’s views

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 09:15

Apple’s Tim Cook in Dublin; the government’s budget plans; and a planning amnesty

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 06:33

Stop borrowing: that should be the priority for Budget 2019

Cliff Taylor: Given the short-term threats to growth, Paschal Donohue should move the government finances in to surplus

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 04:15

Naughten rejects Ireland’s low ranking for climate change

Reaching climate targets is at the top of the policy agenda for Government, says Minister

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 22:09

Budgetary prudence key to preparation for Brexit hit to economy

Government needs to start underlining economic uncertainties we face

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 05:00

Watchdog is asked to investigate use of IBRC papers in O’Brien court case

IBRC obtained undertakings from ex-employee relating to documents, Minister says

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 06:00