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Irish Government’s housing policy is deterring investors, Deloitte warns

Consultancy claims in pre-budget submission that recent policy shifts have introduced level of uncertainty that risks undermining confidence

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Anger in Northern Ireland at welfare cuts to balance budget books

Concern in Stormont over Rachel Reeves’ spring statement as higher numbers of people rely on welfare support in NI than UK average

Britain’s fiscal watchdog warns of danger of trade war as UK government slashes spending

UK’s chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves plans £6bn reduction in spending to remain within her fiscal target

Energy bills: Jack Chambers rules out once-off supports for households in budget despite rising prices

Bills remain 90% higher for gas and 60% higher for electricity compared with pre-energy crisis prices

If a 9% VAT rate is so important to viability of hospitality sector, why wait until next January to introduce it?

Government now accepts sector needs support but that will only be forthcoming next year

Government’s tax take surges to €10bn in January

Apple tax money and Christmas VAT receipts boost public finances

Tender for controversial €9m mobile phone pouches for secondary schools published

Successful applicants will supply their pouch for a one-year period with the option to extend by a further year

Budget benefits that might help you beat the January blues

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

A rent-free January – and other budget benefits set to kick in this month

Changes announced in Budget 2025 on taxes, housing costs, welfare and the minimum wage will take some edge off household bills

Jack Chambers highlights Trump risk to Irish economy

Seen & Heard: Data centre for Westmeath, Blackbee and Revenue, pay for migrant workers and vacant site notices

Income tax, USC and rent tax credits: What budget changes are now in effect for 2025?

National minimum wage increases by 80 cents to €13.50 an hour

Households to receive €125 energy credit from tomorrow, while social welfare payments and minimum wage increase

The rise to €13.50 per hour will directly affect about 165,000 people, many employed in the retail, hospitality and services sectors

Most-read: The top 10 business and personal finance stories of the year

Budget 2025, public sector pay rises, credit card bills being wiped and a car for a dog all grabbed your attention

Renters and households with children most likely to have income that doesn’t match needs - ESRI

New study finds Irish households on average need 45% of disposable weekly income, after housing costs, to cover basic expenditure

Households worse off over failure to peg tax and welfare changes to income growth - ESRI

Budget 2025 seen as ‘broadly progressive’ with lower income households benefiting more

If our finances go flat, how will Ireland pay its bills?

Ireland’s tax take has been soaring, but if revenues from big multinationals fall off it is important to know what leeway is there to help take the hit

Costing the election manifestos: Making sense of the billions being thrown out by parties to win your vote

Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have both similarities and key differences in their spending plans - but will any of them be able to afford to keep their promises?

VAT cuts for restaurants were a bad idea last month. Why are they a good idea now?

Fine Gael’s volte face may be bad economics but is it good politics?

Got a mortgage? There is up to €2,500 in tax relief waiting for you

Mortgage interest tax relief scheme has had surprisingly low take-up. Here’s how to get your money.

Tribute paid to retiring TDs as Dáil completes final rush of legislation

Questions raised about ‘unaccountable’ €2m funding for Secret Service in €104bn Appropriations Bill

Nine areas where it costs to be single and one where you’re quids in

Single people pay a premium on everything from housing and food bills to tax and holidays

Nearly all homeowners fail to claim up to €1,250 in relief on rising mortgage bills

Only one in eight of the 208,000 property owners thought eligible has applied for relief announced in Budget 2024

Funds industry needs to discover the power of plain speaking

Consumers are losing out under current regime but most are not even aware of that

Big tax and spending hikes, but little growth from the UK budget

Rachel Reeves's first budget as Britain’s chancellor was monumental in every way except for the one she wanted

North’s businesses face higher costs post British budget

Increases to national insurance and minimum wage to boost employers’ bills

Rachel Reeves increases taxes by £40bn in budget to address ‘black hole’ in UK’s public finances

Labour’s first UK budget in more than 14 years was a tax-and-spend bonanza with huge new outlays on health, transport and education

Snapshot analysis: Budget and State spending take focus away from social issues

Respondents reveal a greater concentration on the value for money of Government expenditure than on topics such as the housing shortage and immigration

Snapshot poll: Budget aftermath and Government spending draw most voter attention

Housing remains a key topic as general election looms; immigration falls to its lowest ranking this year

New pension rules have caught company directors on the hop. What are they and how do they work?

The Finance Bill tightens rules on open-ended employer contributions to PRSAs

‘Accelerated timeline’ for passing of Finance Bill to facilitate early general election, says Chambers

Coalition party leaders agreed on Monday night that polling day will be this year but not on an exact date

Finance Bill to be brought forward to ensure it is passed before general election, says Chambers

Once polling date is announced, legislation will be sequenced to be completed and become law before Oireachtas is dissolved

‘This will be the first year in 58 we’ve never managed to turn a profit’: Irish hospitality sector at breaking point

From VAT increases and Covid closures to rising labour costs, business owners talk about sleepless nights over the uncertainty of working in the industry

If we don’t expect an improved Government, we won’t get one

Rather than break a promise, Simon Harris might simply change his mind about the timing of the general election

‘Hospitality demand is there, but there is no margin anymore’

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Social Welfare Bill to be passed in just two days over three hours

Passage of legislation fuels mounting speculation of pre-Christmas election

Chambers denies Finance Bill fast-tracked for election

Minister for Finance Jack Chambers says plan is part of a new EU-wide focus on medium-term budgetary policies

Free HRT to be available from next January under Cabinet plans

Move could save women between €360 and €840 a year based on current monthly payments, says Donnelly

The €40 million pre-election gimmick no one asked for and even fewer need

Budget 2025 tax break for homeowners is hard to justify when the extra tax credit for renters costs €65 million

Niall Muldoon: My psychological quirk? Am I going to say this to The Irish Times?

The Ombudsman for Children is a clinical psychologist from Donegal, who has worked in the area of child protection for more than 20 years

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