Budget 2024
Next government must not waste what is a generational opportunity to transform the country
Focus must be on infrastructure, education, and, critically, an energy strategy that balances the need for decarbonisation with the demands of a competitive economy
Jack Chambers interview: ‘There’s a small Apple every year now in surpluses in the Irish economy’
Fianna Fáil Minister for Finance on the challenges of putting together his first budget, which will include a €3bn injection for key infrastructure priorities
Budget 2025 to include €3bn boost for infrastructure including housing, Chambers says
Better water and energy services will also be paid for out of this allocation, Minister for Finance says in interview with The Irish Times
FSU calls for widening of bank levy in Budget 2025
Union wants successful new entrants to the sector like Revolut to be covered
Homecare providers informed that HSE will not fund extra hours for existing clients
Home and Community Care Ireland urges reversal of decision that will hit Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Monaghan and Cavan service-users in need of additional hours to stay at home
Ireland is doing the equivalent of using its credit card to pay for groceries
State’s immediate challenge is not money but capacity. We lack the people and infrastructure needed to match current demand
Almost half of workers suffering from financial stress amid cost-of-living crisis
Many employees believe they were not adequately compensated for surging inflation last year, according to SD Worx survey
Irish public companies go on a €6bn share buyback splurge
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Exclusive Seanad voting rights for TCD and NUI graduates to be scrapped
Six senators to be elected in future by all graduates of higher education institutions - but not until 2030
Budget solo-runs by Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Greens point to near-end of Coalition
All Jack Chambers has to do is read the newspapers and he’ll know exactly what his colleagues are going to ask for
Proposal to double stamp duty on bulk purchases of homes came as ‘surprise’ to Tánaiste
Green Party pushes for once-off €560 child benefit payment for new parents as part of Budget negotiations
Help-to-Buy scheme proposal would see more applicants able to claim highest payment of €30,000
Proposal costed at €40m would mean more applicants able to claim highest payment of €30,000
The Irish Times view on energy prices: creating a dilemma for October’s budget
Household electricity and gas bills are falling, but remain well above what consumers were used to for many years
Income inequality and child deprivation is fuelling disengagement from civic society
New ESRI research spotlights some of the root causes of poverty and why significant numbers no longer see the relevance of elections
The Irish Times view on the latest Fiscal Council report: clear warnings on the budget
Budget 2025 should focus on investment and supporting those who need it - instead, a blatantly pre-election package is in the offing
Budget 2025: No more tax breaks for landlords in budget, says Minister for Finance Jack Chambers
‘Consensus within Government’ that threshold around inheritance tax too low and options under review to shift that, says Minister
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
Is our fiscal watchdog’s overheating warning overbaked?
Budgetary oversight organisation claims Coalition is pursuing an ‘everything now’ approach to the budget which will add fuel to the price fire
Government’s budget plan will ‘needlessly’ add to pricing pressures in economy, warns watchdog
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council claims Government is pursuing an ‘everything now’ approach to budgeting by simultaneously promising tax cuts and higher spending
Climate targets for 2030 will be missed unless State invests in more renewable energy sources
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Housing shortage: Not making a will leaves thousands of vacant homes in limbo
More than 27,000 properties in the State are vacant because their former residents have died
Jack Chambers says AIB share sale provides ‘option to do more’ on delivery of housing
Minister for Finance also discusses renewable energy investment with Britain’s new chancellor Rachel Reeves during trip to London
What to expect in Budget 2025: Income tax changes, cost of living payments and how about inheritance tax?
Budget set to be a pre-election attempt to win middle-class votes, with inheritance tax cuts, falling income taxes and housing on the agenda
Next government must prioritise delivery of 300,000 new homes, says Ibec
Employers’ group publishes pre-election manifesto
Budget one-offs are economically indefensible and politically smart
Everyone - within Government and without - is preparing for a November election
Is the Irish economy growing too fast?
The Government may need to slow economic growth if infrastructure can’t keep up
Inheritance tax in Ireland: What are the rules, and could they be changed in the budget?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Bank levy: A change to €200m fee for 2025 has yet to be decided, says Jack Chambers
Minister for Finance confirms bank levy to be extended for another year
Budget 2025 may be last chance to put in place resources needed to achieve climate plan, wind group says
Wind Energy Ireland warns lengthy planning timelines for delivery poses risk to State’s climate targets
Dublin businesses demand increase in housing supply and more gardaí
Dublin Chamber publishes its pre-budget submission on Monday
Thousands of executives risk breaching €2m tax threshold on pension savings
PwC and Independent Trustee Company say punitive tax on current €2m standard fund threshold is unfair
Budget 2025: flagged tax cuts make little sense
Ireland needs an honest conversation about taxes and our vulnerabilities
Charity calls for new taxes on vapes to address ‘youth vaping epidemic’
Irish Heart Foundation says action is needed to save teenagers from lifelong nicotine addiction
Budget 2025 must be framed around infrastructure delivery rather than ‘handouts’, Ibec says
Employers’ group says potential for economy to grow is hinged on delivery of large-scale infrastructural projects
Irish companies have one of ‘weakest innovation records’, IVCA says
Irish Venture Capital Association argues that State’s domestic SME sector must be boosted despite FDI performance
Government urged to reintroduce boom-time Section 23 tax break for builders and developers
Auctioneers body says renewed relief would boost badly needed rental supply
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
Architects call on State to introduce 3D planning system
RIAI laid out 11 targeted actions to enable the delivery of more affordable housing in its pre-budget submission
VAT cut in budget could limit scope for lower personal taxes, says Donohoe
Minister talks down prospects of return to lower 9% VAT rate as Dylan McGrath closes two restaurants
Ireland’s housing crisis ‘on a different level’ with population growing at nearly four people for every new home built
Housing crisis: Affordability is declining faster than in the US, UK, Australia, Germany or Spain, says Savills
Budget 2025, what we know so far: Inheritance tax, lump sums and free schoolbooks
The Budget will be framed around a tax and spending package of €8.3bn
Ireland’s out of kilter economy cause for concern
Just five companies account for 44% of all goods exports and foreign-owned firms are responsible for 80%
Budget 2025: Taxpayers in line for significant income tax and USC cuts
Social welfare increases of at least €12 per week; free Leaving Cert books and electricity credits being considered
Donohoe downplays suggestions of substantial cost-of-living package in October’s budget
Minister for Public Expenditure says Government would continue to help families address the impact of high prices
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
Time to play fair with those losing their jobs
Statutory redundancy pay has not been adjusted in almost 20 years; it merits review in Budget 2025
Budget 2025 will feature new cost-of-living package, says Taoiseach
Size of package that will benefit people this year has not yet been decided, Harris says
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
Help to Buy scheme extension sought in Budget 2025
Minister for Housing expected to ask for hike to cap on price of homes eligible for scheme beyond current €500,000
Lifting €2m lifetime cap on pension pots would support entrepreneurs who make huge sacrifices to build viable businesses
We should not penalise people for making up for lost time on their pension
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