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Major new investment funds to be announced in budget

Major new investment funds to be announced in budget

Budget 2024: New funds set to be allocated to climate issues and pensions

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 06:00
Our golden era in public finances is ending, but what will we have to show for it?

Our golden era in public finances is ending, but what will we have to show for it?

The choice is simple: pursue a strategy that will benefit future generations or opt for the sugar rush of spending all the money now

Sun Oct 08 2023 - 07:00
Budget 2024: ‘Targeted’ mortgage relief planned for homeowners hit by interest rate hikes

Budget 2024: ‘Targeted’ mortgage relief planned for homeowners hit by interest rate hikes

People on fixed rates are unlikely to qualify under proposed scheme which will be discussed by Ministers over the weekend

Sat Oct 07 2023 - 04:30
Government cuts €500m from revenue forecasts due to shortfall in corporation tax

Government cuts €500m from revenue forecasts due to shortfall in corporation tax

Move a reminder of external risks facing Irish economy and reliance on corporation tax via a small number of firms, says McGrath

Sat Oct 07 2023 - 00:01
Budget 2024: Varadkar has promised more than €1,000 for average workers. How will this add up?

Budget 2024: Varadkar has promised more than €1,000 for average workers. How will this add up?

The Government has pledged to put more than a grand in the pocket of middle-earning workers. It will likely come through a mix of tax changes and spending measures

Fri Oct 06 2023 - 13:07
Budget 2024: How to cut through the spin and spot the real changes

Budget 2024: How to cut through the spin and spot the real changes

Smart Money: Can a tax cut not be a tax cut at all? Are once-off payments actually repeat measures?

Thu Oct 05 2023 - 12:46
Ireland’s growth has run out of steam: the post-Covid economic bounce is well and truly over

Ireland’s growth has run out of steam: the post-Covid economic bounce is well and truly over

Cliff Taylor: The ESRI has cut its growth forecasts and believes a widespread slowdown is under way

Wed Oct 04 2023 - 06:00
Under-25s are living at home, over-45s are squeezed, and over-55s are at the Rugby World Cup

Under-25s are living at home, over-45s are squeezed, and over-55s are at the Rugby World Cup

This consumer mood is nervous as we head into the budget

Sun Oct 01 2023 - 07:00
Final shape of hybrid office work slowly coming into focus

Final shape of hybrid office work slowly coming into focus

Cliff Taylor: Mondays and Fridays are by far the most common days to work from home

Thu Sept 28 2023 - 13:13
What is behind the sharp rise in Ireland’s population to almost 5.3m?

What is behind the sharp rise in Ireland’s population to almost 5.3m?

Two factors are key to driving the population higher, while the latest figures also show evidence of an increase in emigration

Mon Sept 25 2023 - 21:16
No point handing a €200 energy credit to someone who wants to buy a luxury EV

No point handing a €200 energy credit to someone who wants to buy a luxury EV

The Government is awash with cash. The challenge is to get help to the households that really need it

Sat Sept 16 2023 - 07:30
ECB interest rate increases are probably over

ECB interest rate increases are probably over

Cliff Taylor: However, the European Central Bank has left itself wriggle room in case it needs to raise them once more

Thu Sept 14 2023 - 15:39
Budget 2024: Looks like a tax cut of  €800 to €850 a year for middle earners

Budget 2024: Looks like a tax cut of €800 to €850 a year for middle earners

Cliff Taylor: Priorities likely to be USC and when taxpayer hits the higher rate

Thu Sept 14 2023 - 11:33
ECB interest rate: Irish mortgage holders brace for decision

ECB interest rate: Irish mortgage holders brace for decision

European Central Bank to announce latest interest rates decision today

Thu Sept 14 2023 - 05:00
Will the ECB raise rates on Thursday or won’t it?

Will the ECB raise rates on Thursday or won’t it?

Unusually, there has been no clear signal from the ECB’s governing council on its intentions

Wed Sept 13 2023 - 12:33
Is the era of runaway corporate tax receipts really over?

Is the era of runaway corporate tax receipts really over?

Michael McGrath warns Government will need to be cautious when framing Budget 2024

Tue Sept 12 2023 - 17:55
A branch just fell off Ireland’s magic money tree. Should we be worried?

A branch just fell off Ireland’s magic money tree. Should we be worried?

It’s a reminder of the risk that comes with relying on three or four big companies for huge amounts of tax

Sat Sept 09 2023 - 06:00
Significant shake-up in corporation tax system to be announced by McGrath

Significant shake-up in corporation tax system to be announced by McGrath

Introduction of 15% tax rate on firms with turnover in excess of €750m and more straightforward rules

Sat Sept 09 2023 - 06:00
Is Ireland’s corporation tax party over?

Is Ireland’s corporation tax party over?

Smart Money: We have seen huge jumps in business tax returns since 2015, but what happens next is not entirely clear

Thu Sept 07 2023 - 11:55
Budget 2024: €1bn drop in August’s corporation tax receipts triggers revenue volatility fears

Budget 2024: €1bn drop in August’s corporation tax receipts triggers revenue volatility fears

ESRI finds incomes for poorest 10% fell in real terms between 2020 and 2021 and stalled for other two-fifths of bottom half of its table, reversing decade of growth for lower and middle-income earners

Tue Sept 05 2023 - 08:13
Fall in corporation tax in August hits exchequer figures

Fall in corporation tax in August hits exchequer figures

Drop raises fears about volatility of this key source of revenue

Mon Sept 04 2023 - 16:30
Lives put on hold: Who are Ireland’s stay-at-home generation?

Lives put on hold: Who are Ireland’s stay-at-home generation?

The half a million adults living with their parents need new ways of living, smaller homes and less garden space

Sat Sept 02 2023 - 06:30
Labour shortages are biting across the economy. What does this mean for you as an employee?

Labour shortages are biting across the economy. What does this mean for you as an employee?

Cliff Taylor: Interest rates and prices rising have yet to halt the employment gallop as employers still experiencing labour shortages

Thu Aug 31 2023 - 12:17
Ironman’s business model: A $730m company that targets high-earning triathletes

Ironman’s business model: A $730m company that targets high-earning triathletes

Cliff Taylor: Competitors become customers - a typical triathlon entrant in the US is a homeowner and graduate earning at least $200,000

Sun Aug 27 2023 - 06:00
Where can you expect interest rates to go over the longer term?

Where can you expect interest rates to go over the longer term?

Smart Money: Borrowers can benefit from an eye to monetary policy trends when planning their finances

Thu Aug 24 2023 - 12:14
Cliff Taylor: Understanding the two sums of money that tell the story of Tubridy’s downfall

Cliff Taylor: Understanding the two sums of money that tell the story of Tubridy’s downfall

The presenter went for a win when he should have accepted a one-all draw

Sat Aug 19 2023 - 06:00
Why are there so few second-hand properties to buy in Ireland?

Why are there so few second-hand properties to buy in Ireland?

The stock of properties for sale is falling, with housing in lower price categories in particularly short supply

Thu Aug 17 2023 - 12:14
Cliff Taylor: Sinn Féin isn’t in government, but it is setting the economic agenda

Cliff Taylor: Sinn Féin isn’t in government, but it is setting the economic agenda

The main Opposition party, already influencing policy, faces big choices in the months ahead

Fri Aug 11 2023 - 14:48
Is Ireland about to get into a big corporate tax row with the US?

Is Ireland about to get into a big corporate tax row with the US?

Smart Money: Implementing an OECD plan for the future of international business taxes is proving more than complicated

Thu Aug 10 2023 - 12:01
Cliff Taylor: Is the Irish tech sector really facing a crisis?

Cliff Taylor: Is the Irish tech sector really facing a crisis?

If the sector treads water for a while, there will be some economic pain, but fears of a collapse are overstated

Sat Aug 05 2023 - 06:30
Taylor Swift, Coldplay and the spread of superstar economics

Taylor Swift, Coldplay and the spread of superstar economics

Top artists now dominate the music industry more than ever. The same is true for economies.

Thu Aug 03 2023 - 12:15
Cliff Taylor:  The slow squeeze which has locked  younger people out of the Irish housing market

Cliff Taylor: The slow squeeze which has locked younger people out of the Irish housing market

The latest census figures underline the gradual build-up of the Irish housing crisis over recent years - the fix has to be a long-term one

Sat Jul 29 2023 - 06:00
Who is most at risk with mortgage rates on the rise again?

Who is most at risk with mortgage rates on the rise again?

As the ECB prepares to hike interest rates once more, certain types of borrowers are most affected - and others will be hit in the months to come

Wed Jul 26 2023 - 12:30
It takes 10 years to build a road in Ireland, 20 for a rail line, 30 for a MetroLink. What are we doing wrong?

It takes 10 years to build a road in Ireland, 20 for a rail line, 30 for a MetroLink. What are we doing wrong?

Cliff Taylor: Why do big infrastructure projects always take so long in Ireland?

Sat Jul 22 2023 - 06:00
Younger people lose out in generation game of Irish housing market

Younger people lose out in generation game of Irish housing market

Cliff Taylor: The good, the bad and the ugly of the Irish market are shown in a new ESRI report, comparing the experience here with other European countries

Thu Jul 20 2023 - 13:44
Key pre-budget papers notable for what’s left out as much as what is included

Key pre-budget papers notable for what’s left out as much as what is included

Tax Strategy Group appears to have killed 30% income tax rate idea for now, while climate-change response more in focus

Wed Jul 19 2023 - 05:00
Why is a large increase in the minimum wage being recommended?

Why is a large increase in the minimum wage being recommended?

Move would increase the weekly earnings of someone on minimum wage who is working 39 hours a week by just under €55 from next January

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 19:00
12% minimum wage increase recommended for 2024

12% minimum wage increase recommended for 2024

The Low Pay Commission’s proposal would give someone working 39 hours an additional €54.60 a week

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 05:00
Ireland’s spare billions have sent budget expectations sky-high. There’s a risk no one ends up happy

Ireland’s spare billions have sent budget expectations sky-high. There’s a risk no one ends up happy

Cliff Taylor: As the budget battle intensifies, the public will be told that finances are in splendid shape

Sun Jul 16 2023 - 06:00
Ireland is in a technical recession yet faces warnings on overheating. So what is going on?

Ireland is in a technical recession yet faces warnings on overheating. So what is going on?

As Budget 2024 approaches, the Government is navigating a difficult policy path

Thu Jul 13 2023 - 10:43
What we learned about the €120,000 understatement of Ryan Tubridy’s earnings from committee

What we learned about the €120,000 understatement of Ryan Tubridy’s earnings from committee

RTÉ ‘set off’ unpaid bonus money when the figures were published in the list of high earners

Tue Jul 11 2023 - 19:00
Cliff Taylor: The Government must protect the vital role of  RTÉ

Cliff Taylor: The Government must protect the vital role of RTÉ

The complete split between the board and executive and the damage to the brand point to trouble ahead. Ordinary employees of RTÉ and the concept of public sector broadcasting need to be protected

Sat Jul 08 2023 - 06:30
Stability bonus: Republic benefits from stable public finances while UK hits trouble

Stability bonus: Republic benefits from stable public finances while UK hits trouble

Smart Money: Lenders charging a premium for UK borrowing amid budget deficits, rising interest rates and political volatility

Thu Jul 06 2023 - 13:56
Cliff Taylor: RTÉ’s Bosco accounting involves trip beyond Magic Door

Cliff Taylor: RTÉ’s Bosco accounting involves trip beyond Magic Door

The next focus will be the basis on which the broadcaster decided to write down Turbridy’s earnings between 2017 and 2019 by €120,000

Sat Jul 01 2023 - 06:45
Can we compare Irish living standards with those in the UK and EU?

Can we compare Irish living standards with those in the UK and EU?

Smart Money: Different ways of measuring financial wellbeing across different timeframes mean comparing like with like is anything but straightforward

Thu Jun 29 2023 - 11:29
Nexus of big firms, advisers and the IDA wields huge power over Irish policy

Nexus of big firms, advisers and the IDA wields huge power over Irish policy

Reliance on a handful of firms has inverted Ireland’s traditional relationship between government and industry. Sinn Féin in power would have to maintain that dynamic

Sun Jun 11 2023 - 05:00
Cliff Taylor: When is a budget tax cut not really a tax cut at all?

Cliff Taylor: When is a budget tax cut not really a tax cut at all?

Governments love to say they’re reducing the tax burden, but often they’re just dealing with the impact of inflation

Thu Jun 08 2023 - 11:36
Inflation is going to fall faster than you think

Inflation is going to fall faster than you think

Household energy bills remain high but once they start to fall, they will fall fast

Sun Jun 04 2023 - 05:15
How to buy your first home in Ireland: The three hurdles to overcome

How to buy your first home in Ireland: The three hurdles to overcome

Despite the challenges, many succeed. More than 14,000 mortgages were drawn down in the second half of last year

Sat Jun 03 2023 - 06:00
Want to work remotely from overseas for a few months? Here’s why it is not so easy

Want to work remotely from overseas for a few months? Here’s why it is not so easy

Cliff Taylor: There are legal and tax complications for both employer and employee.

Thu Jun 01 2023 - 12:51
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