Back in business: How real is the economic bounceback?A surprisingly strong economic rebound brings with it inflation, wage and cost pressuresSat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00
Cliff Taylor: The week when the Irish economy dodged a bulletHaving signed up for the OECD deal, Ireland now needs to see it doneSat Oct 09 2021 - 02:00
Surging growth transforms public finances ahead of Budget DayPre-budget White Paper shows dramatically improved budgetary pictureSat Oct 09 2021 - 00:01
OECD hails global tax deal to deliver 15% minimum corporate ratePlan ‘provides certainty’ needed for State to sign up, Paschal Donohoe saysFri Oct 08 2021 - 19:16
Corporate tax: Economic impact unclear but dangers have easedOutcome shows Paschal Donohoe correct to hold off on draft terms of OECD dealThu Oct 07 2021 - 20:37
Ireland’s corporate tax rate set to rise to 15%, as part of global dealFirms making less than €750m a year will be taxed at previous rate of 12.5%Thu Oct 07 2021 - 19:15
What will the OECD corporate tax deal mean for the Republic?Inward investment in addition to public finances will be firmly in the spotlightThu Oct 07 2021 - 17:20
Government gets clearance to keep 12.5% tax rate for most companiesNew 15% rate to apply only to businesses with turnover above €750mThu Oct 07 2021 - 13:09
Many of us may end up with hybrid working but what will this look like?Smart Money: Danger lies in seeking one silver bullet solutionThu Oct 07 2021 - 11:45
Large majority favours keeping 12.5% corporation tax rate, poll findsAs State set to accord with OECD 15% rate for multinationals, only quarter of voters agreeThu Oct 07 2021 - 01:00
Taoiseach signals likely acceptance of 15% corporate tax rateDonohoe set to ask Cabinet to approve revised OECD accord ending 12.5% rateThu Oct 07 2021 - 01:00
Impetus develops in Government towards joining OECD tax dealSuccess reported on having sticking-point phrase ‘at least 15%’ removed from draft textTue Oct 05 2021 - 21:37
Way now clear for Ireland to sign up to OECD tax deal of 15%Analysis: There are, however, further battles and threats aheadTue Oct 05 2021 - 21:30
Corporate tax: Momentum grows for Ireland to join OECD tax dealUnderstood Government has been successful in having ‘at least 15%’ removed from draft textTue Oct 05 2021 - 20:18
Coveney says no decision made on corporation tax rate, despite French minister’s commentsBruno Le Maire said Ireland had changed position on moving from 12.5% rateTue Oct 05 2021 - 20:01
Ireland has changed position on 12.5% tax rate – French finance ministerMinimum tax rate of 15% no longer the main sticking point to reach deal, France saysTue Oct 05 2021 - 17:54
Government may decide on 15% corporation tax by ThursdayIreland under pressure to sign up to the OECD agreement to end State’s 12.5% rateTue Oct 05 2021 - 00:15
‘Progress’ made in corporate tax discussions as Government receives revised text – DonohoeGovernment has been seeking language change over inclusion of ‘at least’ in planMon Oct 04 2021 - 19:48
Donohoe to meet with Vestager ahead of crucial OECD tax deal meetingPair to discuss tax reform plan ahead of key gathering of 140 countries on FridayMon Oct 04 2021 - 00:01
Going, going, gone: the long goodbye to Ireland's 12.5% tax rateFight will be worthwhile if OECD deal sets new global minimum corporate tax rate at 15%Sat Oct 02 2021 - 02:00
Forecasts for economic growth sharply upgradedDomestic economy is expected to grow by 5.25%Thu Sept 30 2021 - 13:18
Cliff Taylor: Confused about the global corporate tax deal? Here’s your guideSmart Money: State could be faced with a major decision in the next weekThu Sept 30 2021 - 11:39
Global corporate tax rate: Signs emerging that deal can be struckConcerns that wording could leave room for open-ended future rises may be assuagedWed Sept 29 2021 - 18:36
A surge in house prices – but where is the money coming from?Higher mortgage lending, build-up of savings and ‘bank of mam and dad’ are key factorsTue Sept 28 2021 - 01:00
Economy no longer as exposed to house price shock, ESRI saysLending rules credited with helping break link between housing crash and overall economyMon Sept 27 2021 - 18:27
Cliff Taylor: Government is losing control of budget narrativePandemic bonus row just the latest sign of pressure to carry on spendingSat Sept 25 2021 - 02:00
Why does the row over the future of Irish pensions matter so much?Smart Money: High stakes in the big debate over our pensions and how they are paid forThu Sept 23 2021 - 11:50
UK is pecking around for a trade deal but US will not prioritise it as partnerLondon likely compromised on rules and standards with NI protocol as problemWed Sept 22 2021 - 18:03
When the Taoiseach can’t say what the tax rate will be, you know the pressure is onCliff Taylor: No doubt way is being cleared for a change in Ireland’s corporation tax regimeWed Sept 22 2021 - 05:27
Watchdog says Government will struggle to deliver on housing promisesBorrowing plan could overheat economy and leave less room to react to future shocksWed Sept 22 2021 - 05:26
Is the Government getting ready to abandon the 12.5% corporate rate?Cliff Taylor Q&A: What would Ireland look for before signing up to deal?Tue Sept 21 2021 - 11:46
Cliff Taylor: Don’t believe the promises that your taxes will be cutAny tax changes in the budget will be no more than fiddling at the edgesSat Sept 18 2021 - 02:00
Significant PRSI hikes proposed for workers and employers from 2023Covid depletion of social insurance fund may see rate rise from current 4% to 5.5% by 2025Fri Sept 17 2021 - 00:59
IT sector drove massive increase in corporation tax takeOfficials reiterate ‘broad support’ for OECD tax reform proposalsThu Sept 16 2021 - 13:10
Cliff Taylor: Are Ireland’s public finances heading for trouble?Smart Money : Most experts are now telling Government that caution is needed in its budget plansThu Sept 16 2021 - 10:43
How Abbott Labs devised its formula for ‘single Malt’ taxationUse of Malta as tax haven to replace ‘double Irish’ comes as State under OECD scrutinyWed Sept 15 2021 - 07:54
We’re in for a post-Covid mini-boom, but how long can it last?The economic bounceback will soon give way to furious debate on economic policySat Sept 04 2021 - 02:00
Are your wages rising or falling?Smart Money: Some areas are seeing increases of up to 16%Thu Sept 02 2021 - 10:30
Cliff Taylor: A frothy market may blow away Government’s housing planRising house prices and rents in prospect – coalition must hope new supply will help in timeSat Aug 28 2021 - 02:00
Five big questions about how and when you will return to the officeSmart Money: The go-ahead may come for a slow office reopening from mid-September, but questions remainThu Aug 26 2021 - 18:54
Vacant property tax likely under Housing For All proposalsHouse crisis plans include downsizing stamp duty discount and Fair Deal rent breakThu Aug 26 2021 - 04:35
Autumn will bring major arguments on Ireland’s climate planCliff Taylor: Building political support for the scale of action needed is a huge taskSat Aug 21 2021 - 02:00
Is the boom in trade across the Border here to stay?Smart Money: Imports from Britain have collapsedThu Aug 19 2021 - 13:32
The rise of suburbia: How we live is about to changeIf working from home sticks, the big winners will be our suburbs and commuter townsSat Aug 14 2021 - 06:00
Cliff Taylor: Property crunch coming in the autumnSerious rental squeeze in prospect as workers start to return to officesSat Aug 14 2021 - 02:00
Rents are at a record high – so why are private landlords selling up?Smart Money: For every two landlords selling, only one is buyingThu Aug 12 2021 - 12:58
Government fudge on outdoor events will cost it dearIntent of regulations was clear, even if technicalities provide an escape clauseSat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00
Big Irish companies in firing line in plans to enforce global tax dealSmart Money: If a deal is done, Ireland would face stiff penalties if it did not join inThu Aug 05 2021 - 11:54
Cliff Taylor: Three big clashes are coming as the economy reopens this autumnWorking from home, Covid measures and public spending will be the big flashpointsSat Jul 31 2021 - 03:00
Why are fraudsters blitzing us with scam phone calls?Smart Money: Scam calls are a business – the economics explain the deluge of fake callsThu Jul 29 2021 - 11:24
