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Blindingly obvious to put windfall taxes into long-term fund, says McGrath

It is “blindingly obvious” to put “enormous” windfall corporation taxes into a long-term savings fund to protect against an ageing population and other structural changes, Finance Minister Michael McGrath has said. Mr McGrath said windfall ...

10 May 2023 at 14:15

National News

Finance minister remains coy on Budget as Fianna Fail looks to put stamp on it

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said that “a strong economy” enables the government to invest in public services, as his Fianna Fail party looks to put its stamp on the upcoming budget. While remaining coy on budgetary options, ...

29 Aug 2023 at 17:51

National News

Watchdog says ‘no justification’ for blanket cost-of-living Budget measures

A watchdog has warned the Irish Government not to “repeat past mistakes” as it argued that a large budgetary package is not needed this year. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) has said that the Irish economy is in an “unusually ...

06 Sept 2023 at 00:01

National News

Taoiseach rebuts watchdog criticism of plan to breach 5% spending rule

The Taoiseach has defended the Government’s approach to the budget following a critical assessment by a fiscal watchdog. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) has warned ministers not to “repeat past mistakes” as it argued that a ...

06 Sept 2023 at 11:17

National News

'I was screaming in pain' - Charity calls on Govt to ringfence funding for EB sufferers

An Irish charity is urging the Government to ringfence funding in Budget 2024 to help those living with a rare and incurable skin condition. In a pre-Budget submission called 'Small Ask, Big Impact', Debra Ireland is asking for ...

28 Jun 2023 at 12:55

National News

‘Powerful case for caution’ spending corporate tax receipts, says Donohoe

The Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe said there was a “powerful case for the role of caution” when it came to spending corporate tax receipts. “So much of our surplus for next year is made up out of corporate ...

21 Jun 2023 at 17:38

National News

Wind industry seeks multimillion-euro investment in Budget

The Irish wind industry has warned that the upcoming Budget will be the “last opportunity” to put in place sufficient resources to meet 2030 renewable energy targets. In a Budget submission, representative body Wind Energy ...

22 Aug 2023 at 00:01

National News

Health overspend could affect other budget decisions, says Finance Minister

A projected one billion euro health overspend could affect budgetary decisions in other areas, the Finance Minister has said. Michael McGrath said there had been a “pattern of overspending” in the health department for a ...

26 Sept 2023 at 15:29

National News

Health overspend could impact ‘new developments’ in upcoming budget – Donnelly

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said the overrun in expenditure within his department could have an effect on “new developments” within the upcoming budget. The minister acknowledged there was a “material ...

25 Sept 2023 at 19:25

National News

Varadkar signals targeted mortgage interest relief in Budget

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said any mortgage interest relief in the upcoming Budget would be focused on those “paying the highest rates” and those at risk of losing their homes. Speaking at the annual Fine Gael ...

15 Sept 2023 at 14:52

National News

Coveney says Government to stick with spending plan despite Central Bank warning

Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney has said the Government will “stick with” its Budget spending plan despite a warning from the Central Bank that further stimulus could lead to inflation being higher for ...

19 Sept 2023 at 14:33

National News

Mortgage interest relief will be considered in Budget discussions, says Donohoe

Reintroduction of mortgage interest relief will be an option considered during ministerial deliberations on the Budget, Paschal Donohoe has said. The minister for public expenditure said he appreciated the ...

12 Sept 2023 at 16:38

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