Apple tax case windfall will not change spending plans in budget, Ministers insist
Irish Government says it will ‘respect the findings’ of EU court ruling ordering computing giant to repay taxes
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Ireland’s corporate tax bubble is now a €30bn hot air balloon
Not for the first time Apple has sent Ireland’s tax figures stratospheric and the Department of Finance running for cover
Corporation tax revenues double in August ahead of pre-election budget
Exchequer returns show that the Government collected €3.7bn in corporation tax last month
Ireland will have highest diesel taxes in EU after Budget 2025, says industry group
Cost of increases will fall on people in border region, says Fuels for Ireland, due to differential in prices between Republic and Northern Ireland
AIB share sale wouldn’t impact pay cap, McGrath told
Department of Finance officials made clear State’s holding dropping below 25% would not impact pay restrictions at lender
Why senior Garda officers are ‘livid’ over latest bid to fill deputy commissioner post
Usually there would be a stampede within the Garda ranks among ambitious officers who wanted the job. But not this time
A general election is coming - prepare to be bribed for your vote
Government is planning another round of once-off household supports while struggling to keep permanent spending under control
State took in €7.6bn in tax in July, as Government surplus hits €3.4bn
Government surplus hit €3.4 billion as spending lags revenue
AIB in talks to buy back €500m of State shares as profits rise 30%
Bank sees full-year net interest income amounting to about €4bn, up from previous €3.65bn-plus projection
Is AIB’s pay cap in the best interests of the bank’s customers?
Chambers has the opportunity to decouple the sale of Government’s stake from the issue of executive remuneration, and there are good reasons to consider doing so
The Irish Times view on the Vacant Homes Tax: the correct rate must be found
The answer to the question of whether the current rate is too low will only come with accurate data on whether the number of vacant properties has been falling
Irish GDP seen expanding for second straight quarter after 2023 contraction
Economy still smaller than this time last year, CSO says, despite increase in activity among multinationals
GAA club buys prime site for playing field beside Dunnes Stores’ Cornelscourt complex in south Dublin
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Government chose not to ‘penalise property owners’ with a higher vacant homes tax
About 3,500 properties liable for vacant homes tax likely to generate €2 million in 2024
Do Ireland’s top earners pay too much tax?
Department of Finance considers whether State’s tax system is in fact too progressive and therefore uncompetitive
Finance officials concerned about oversight of auto-enrolment pension scheme
Legislation holds planned new mandatory workplace pension scheme to lower regulatory standards than private sector rivals
Betting tax could be increased by Government but with extra allowance to protect smaller bookies
Officials fear move could spark State aid issue
Department of Finance torpedoes return of 9% VAT rate for hospitality
Government’s tax strategy group also highlights progressive nature of income tax system with 10% of high earners accounting for nearly two-thirds of income tax
Congestion charges could achieve same goal as car parking levy, officials say
Department of Finance does not recommend introducing car parking tariff at this time and officials suggest non-tax measures to reduce car usage could be more efficient
Ireland’s demographic time bomb: too many retirees and too few babies
While birth rates are falling, the number of people aged 65 years and over is accelerating and will reach a record one million by 2030
Revenue Commissioners will have no role in collecting television licence fee
It’s understood that the Coalition is to examine improvements to the existing collection system to deliver an increased level of funding being gathered
Bumper €8.3bn tax and spending package earmarked for Budget 2025
Summer Economic Statement indicates tax measures amounting to €1.4 billion will be in October’s budget with additional spending of €6.9 billion
Government driving a coach and horses through its spending rule
Cumulative breaches of the rule will, in real money terms, be in region of €11 billion by the end of next year
Fuel providers seek postponement of rise in excise duty
Due to the Dáil recess this week, the Minister has days to make a decision about the planned increase
Six ways Jack Chambers might spend Ireland’s corporate tax windfall in Budget 2025
About half the State’s annual corporate tax take – €12 billion – is now classified as windfall
Aer Lingus leases aircraft and crews to help counter work to rule by pilots
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Between 35,000 and 53,000 homes ‘needed annually to meet demand’
New report details wide range of possible outcomes for housing demand over coming years
PTSB poaches senior banking official from Department of Finance
Former banking analyst Scott Rankin said to be on gardening leave but expected to join bank, which is 57% State-owned
Fempi legislation used to cut public service pay has been fully unwound, says Donohoe
A series of acts were introduced to cut spending on remuneration and pensions for State employees following the collapse of the public finances in 2008
TV licence fee direct payment is of ‘central importance’, says Minister for Finance Jack Chambers
The newly appointed minister warns he will be ‘well able to say no in the national interest’ ahead of Budget talks
Jack Chambers: young Dublin West TD catapulted into the deep end of Irish politics
Recently appointed deputy leader of Fianna Fáil takes over at the most heavyweight of Government departments
Jack Chambers named as new Minister for Finance
Chambers replaces Michael McGrath who has been nominated as Ireland’s next European commissioner
Who is Michael McGrath? Father-of-seven and former accountant’s long political career leads to Europe
Minister for Finance spends as much time on the sidelines as he can watching his children’s sporting exploits
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