Fine Gael aspirations to help ‘people who get up early in the morning’ might be kept in check by realpolitik

But you might not want to get too excited

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Ceann Comhairle tells politicians ‘it’s very important to come back refreshed’ as proceedings end until September 16th

Micheál Martin tells Dáil the Government aims to offset inflationary challenges of Middle East war

Emotional abuse was most common concern, accounting for 45% of all reports made to agency

But VAT cuts could ease burden of price rise and boost green fuels use, says industry group

Two largest classes sizes, at 38 pupils for one teacher, found in counties Tipperary and Mayo

Regime hasn’t been changed since 2013, which means it is no longer used

Gabriel Makhlouf says in a pre-budget letter to Minister that the underlying budget deficit could rise to €25.7bn by 2030

Industrial action threats mounting since accord expired in June, but Coalition will want to know exposure before Budget 2027

Trade group RGDATA said its members face viability issues due to spiking wage costs since 2021

Tánaiste to discuss escalation of Middle East hostilities with fellow EU finance ministers

The group owned by the Harrison family controls close to €200m of real estate in Ireland

General government expenditure has jumped by 54 per cent since 2019

Latest half-year exchequer numbers indicate State collected €7.5bn in corporate tax last month

The Government’s next budget should provide meaningful support for people struggling with rising costs

Government ‘ready and willing for intensive discussions’ to build consensus with unions and staff representatives

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Various approaches open to Government but any change is likely to do little more than keep take-home pay rising more or less in line with inflation

Discretionary fiscal spending should be temporary and targeted, Washington-based fund says

Any change in reductions will require legislation to be passed through Oireachtas before summer recess

Marginal reduction in IT employment is probably one of the first manifestations of AI influencing the economy

Study shows 35% of adults who do not currently invest would do so if tax-free investment account introduced

Child and Family Agency yet to demonstrate it spends existing resources effectively

People retiring with workplace pension get twice as much as those relying solely on State one, study says

Submissions by Davy and PwC Ireland suggest State’s rate too high compared to other euro zone members

Trump says Iran peace deal has averted ‘worldwide depression’ but closer to home experts worry prices will continue to rise regardless

Iran war breakthrough means further conflict and prolonged disruption of energy supplies less likely

Global oil and gas prices now unlikely to return to more normal levels despite putative Middle East peace deal

While many State supports are available, the industry has been slow to invest in R&D, critics say

Ifac chairman Seamus Coffey tells Oireachtas committee Government should follow its own rules on spending

National Economic Dialogue forum used to stress need for restraint and sustainable fiscal management

Joe O’Reilly’s building firm Castlethorn says developing apartments ‘remains a significant challenge’

Government eager to avoid criticism of last year’s budget with a key theme of ensuring work pays

National Economic Dialogue event will hear childcare and tax moves central to next budget

Irish savers could soon plough billions into a tax-efficient, State-backed vehicle. But can the media-savvy Tánaiste deliver?

Small business lobby group warns on concentrated tax base

Chartered Accountants Ireland warns of falling confidence among small firms

Gross debt is set to rise by more than €30bn to almost €340bn by 2030

Minister for Finance reiterates he will cut taxes in budget

Corporate tax receipts from US companies well in excess of what could be explained by their domestic economic activity in Republic

Growth rates would tumble to levels rarely seen outside of big global events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, report says

Coalition must broaden tax base by closing ‘VAT gap’ and increasing property tax take

Coalition will need to look at temporary targeted budget measures to support households in the aftermath of Gulf war inflation shock

Group calls on Tánaiste to increase entry point to marginal income tax rate in ‘increasingly challenging’ environment

Former tánaiste says Government will be forced to piece together household support package as cost of living pressures mount

The Government appears to be ignoring the risk of a prolonged energy crisis

Inside Politics: Our opinion poll on the Dublin Central byelection will give first indication of who’s in line for seat

There is €170bn on deposit in the State