The latest news, analysis, and comment on Paschal Donohoe, the Minister for Finance and a Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe discloses that direct investment by the State in business with direct links to illegal settlements has fallen to €1.25 million
Dublin local authorities need money and only a have a few ways of getting it
Chief medical officer Mary Horgan on Covid-19, alcohol warning labels, and the goals for her time in office
A glimpse into the new America and the restless and radical mood causing so much upheaval
Senior executive Joel Kaplan called for ‘urgent action’ by Ireland to ‘address the challenges we face collectively’
European trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic will visit Washington on Sunday. Photograph:
Section 23 relief had drawn criticism for helping fuel boom-time development
Department of Finance had been expected to publish its annual performance report this week
Quite the occasion for Christine Lagarde, as Paschal Donohoe reacts to Trump’s tough tariffs wondering ‘what we can do that can unite us’
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Trump tariffs: The focus might be on exports but the hit to investment will curb growth and job creation
Government has been privately urging the bloc not to escalate the brewing trade war
Workers paid €8.2 billion in income tax during the three month period, up 3.6% on 2024
Taoiseach accused Opposition of ‘mob politics’, while Sinn Féin leader said Verona Murphy’s role was ‘delivered’ by Michael Lowry
New rates of LPT will kick in next year
Paschal Donohoe expected to brief colleagues on proposed changes to LPT charging mechanism to limit the impact of rising property values on householders
April 2nd is going to be a day to remember. But what are the long-term implications? And how bad is it likely to be?
With Washington expected to unveil tariffs on the EU and Trump setting his sights on Irish pharma, April 2nd is being viewed with dread in boardrooms and Government Buildings
Vivid and important collection of essays that corrects the caricatures and shows the value of public servants
The US president has promised significant tariffs, but much remains unclear about what will happen
EU, including Ireland, will need to respond if Trump administration takes very broad measures against it, says Minister
The working assumption had been that Trump would use the threat of tariffs to get people around the table, but that has changed
Sporting and educational initiatives are among those helping to drive change in deprived area in capital
Housing crisis: Paschal Donohoe warns against return similar tax incentives of Celtic Tiger years
Event comes a month after two died in a car attack in the city
Paschal Donohoe confident US pharma will not walk away from long-term investment in Irish plants and people
State’s big trade surplus with the US in goods is offset by large trade in services going the other way
Latest exchequer returns show Government has collected €15.2bn in tax this year with spending up on last year but below expectations
Exit tax, deemed disposal and different rules on different products conspire to deter people from adopting sensible investment habits, consultation hears
Proposed law could affect relations with multinational companies employing hundreds of thousands of workers here
Despite the chip maker’s many problems, we have little choice but to double down on our investment
Operation Rialtas was established last May in advance of the local and European elections
Seen & Heard: McKillen and Qatari sheikh’s mediation; Xerotech saftey concerns; Glenveagh set for crunch talks over north Dublin site
Donohoe claims US president’s comments have ‘consequences’, and he profoundly disagrees with Trump’s analysis of recent events in Europe
Almost 24,000 claims have been filed to date in what is now likely to be the most costly weather event this century
Sumption’s achievements in the UK Supreme Court and work on the history of the Hundred Years’ War inform this timely collection
Mood ahead of first Cabinet housing subcommittee more taut than might have been expected, following interventions by Taoiseach Micheál Martin
Government preparing to agree additional €450 million in capital funding for housing sector
Government now accepts sector needs support but that will only be forthcoming next year
Previous ‘costly’ tax incentive schemes should not be considered, Minister for Finance says
Simon Harris warns over failed policies of the past, but Micheál Martin’s party wants drastic action to meet housing targets
Department of Finance note says there is ‘no case’ for continuation of once-off cost-of-living payments
Licensed Vintners Association is pressing for cut to come in on budget day rather the following January 1st
Circumstances that led to Martin Conway’s resignation were distressing and there will be ‘a full investigation’, Simon Harris says
Minister says increased office attendance is needed for sufficient ‘in-person interaction with colleagues’
State agency, preparing to wind down, has generated €48 billion to date
Apple tax money and Christmas VAT receipts boost public finances
Fund will seek to invest “in a number of projects” of Ireland, with a focus on greenfield new build projects.
Dáil is expected to hear statements on the State’s response to the storm this week if a row over speaking time can be resolved
Security allowance scheme was overhauled in late 2024 to increase cap from €5,000 amid continued concern over safety of TDs and senators
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe sold a 5% in the bank late on Monday evening at €5.60 per share to stock market investors
Latest share sale plan would reduce the State’s holding in AIB to 12.5 per cent
Seen & Heard: Patrick Collison’s US election donations, Bartra’s refinancing, Hays jobs to go, Donohoe’s bid for third Eurogroup term, Tesco boss on Trump
Stability was obviously absent in our parliamentary business last Wednesday. But the recognition of the value of stability was present in our election results and in the formation of a new Government
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
