Department of Finance consultation on property tax attracted about 40 submissions

PAYE landlords must pay PRSI for first time in 2014 returns, as new budget measures will not take effect yet for the self-employed

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan wants to postpone revaluation date for the levy

Regulatory body says rules that governed 2008 bank audits were found “wanting”

‘The value of your house, for the purpose of assessing the tax, is already fixed until the 2017 tax payment – even if you have doubled its size and stuck in a swimming pool’

Noonan pledges ‘no sudden shocks’ as Cabinet meets in Lissadell House

It is understood report from Dr Don Thornhill does not favour any specific way to deal with changes to tax

Ministers anxious to avoid big rises after review of tax is completed this summer

To keep pace with competing jurisdictions Ireland must increase its capital spending Council says

Calls for Government wean renewable energy sector off State support

National Competitiveness Council warns against return to 'things we saw between 2002 and 2007'

National Competiveness Council issues stark warning about country’s cost base

What needs to be done to get third level back on track? Education figures give their views

Labour market flexibility, cost reductions and a sustainable construction sector essential to deliver jobs and economic growth - NCC

Only three of eight candidates to be interviewed are internal applicants