The Irish Times view on Government overspends: firm grip meeded
Harris and Chambers are under pressure from their own backbenchers to keep the purse strings loose
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President and relatives of Rising leaders gather to ‘remember those who died for Ireland’
Senior politicians attend 102nd State commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising at Arbour Hill cemetery
Savings scheme should be delayed rather than poorly designed, economists warn
‘History is ripe with examples of where rushed tax legislation leads to bad consequences’, Oireachtas committee hears
Tax receipts up €1.1bn despite Iran war price shock
Strong out-turns in income tax, VAT and corporation tax keep public finances on track
Special savings scheme will benefit wealthy at State’s expense, say economists
Plan for new personal investment account, as outlined, will benefit wealthy at State’s expense, TDs and Senators to hear
Time to seriously examine going nuclear, says Taoiseach in Armenia
Micheál Martin says further cost-of-living measures coming in next budget
Foreign online activity during fuel protests ‘canary in coal mine’, says FG Minister
Government must consider response to potential protests during EU presidency, Neale Richmond says
Deepfake Simon Harris is only the start of the Government’s AI problem
Artificial intelligence will bring significant changes in the world of work, and soon present very considerable political challenges
‘Danger for party leaders’ in Dublin Central and Galway West byelections: seven things to watch
With three weeks to go, who are the hot tips and the no-hopers – and what will the results mean for the Government and Opposition?
Man in custody as gardaí search for firearm discharged by child in Ballymun
‘Growing sense of fear in the community as violence escalates,’ says local People Before Profit councillor
‘I had to watch it twice to check it wasn’t me’: Harris a victim of deepfake video scam
Financial crime ‘fundamentally threatens integrity of financial system’, Harris tells European event in Dublin
National Lottery wants ‘all bets off’ from bookies accepting wagers on its draws
Inside Politics: Ireland winding down accommodation support for Ukrainians fleeing war
‘Right to be forgotten’ for cancer patients in insurance market to be enshrined in law
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien to outline road transporters support scheme to Cabinet
‘I want to invest, but Irish investment fund returns seem very small when taking account of risks’
Fund advertises annual return of 6.9% annually over the past decade, but reader is only getting 2.44% into their hand
Tributes paid to TG4 journalist Barraí Mescall following death in Cork
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris praise broadcaster’s contribution to journalism and Irish language
Ipas head questions claims large numbers are going from direct provision to homelessness
John Harding said ‘vast majority’ of those leaving Ipas accomodation have not needed homeless services
Energy crisis: Simon Harris floats one-off payments for heat pumps and efficient cars
Tánaiste doubles down on transition from fossil fuels despite pressure over carbon tax
OPW spends €375,000 on politicians’ security in three years on Garda advice
Many politicians upgrade home security, including lighting, cameras and panic buttons
Could Independent Ireland grow on back of fuel price protests?
Party with four TDs, an MEP and 24 councillors draws support from conservative, traditionalist and right-leaning voters, polling indicates
Ireland’s new savings scheme: what’s an ISK anyway and how does it work?
Government weighing different models as it tries to encourage savers to invest rather than deposit cash in banks
Fine Gael defends ‘political’ block on nominating Independent candidates for presidency
Supreme Court ruling on appeal over FG instruction could impact future presidential election campaigns
Tánaiste rules out mini budget amid Opposition calls to help PAYE workers
Government can’t do a budget every week in Dáil, Simon Harris says
One in 10 of Ireland’s homeless is in emergency accommodation on one street, Dáil told
Some 7,000 of State’s 16,000 homeless in Dublin’s north inner city
Strong finances will allow for personal income tax package in next budget, Harris says
Fine Gael has always stood up for rural Ireland, Tánaiste tells meeting of parliamentary party
Government holds trade forum amid uncertainty caused by Middle East war
Inflation is a concern, says Simon Harris
Welcome to the tricky politics of the surplus as pressure grows on Government spending
Ministers warn windfall driven by corporation tax may not last as calls grow to extend fuel supports and energy credits
Ireland’s new savings scheme is not your only option. Here’s how to start investing today
Unpacking Simon Harris’s proposed savings and investment scheme and whether it will help the ‘squeezed middle’
Larger €9bn surplus forecast increases pressure on Coalition for spending increases
‘Severe’ scenario could mean inflation hits 6% – but economy is expected to continue to grow
Government messaging on economic forecast a twin-track operation
Inside Politics: Connolly to make call on referring Bill after ‘intense’ Council of State meeting
Irish savings scheme should be tax-free for young adults and simple for all, says think tank
Institute of International and European Affairs suggests an arrangement that draws on examples from several countries
Global threats to result in tighter spending amid inflation concerns
Despite expected growth, future spending increases and pledges may come under review
Investor qualms ease on weapons makers as global conflicts rise
Will the State’s sovereign wealth fund follow Germany’s example as defence spending rises?
Energy supports and income-tax cuts possible in Budget 2027, Simon Harris confirms
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended Coalition’s response to the fuel crisis and underlined the importance of renewables
Revenue took in almost €700m in unpublished tax settlements last year
Top 10 unpublished settlements yield €240m, a 43% increase on 2024
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