Tánaiste visited Apple HQ in Cork day before tech giant told another Minister that ‘slow progress’ on infrastructure in city was ‘hindering’ its growth plans
Europe letter: Competition has been fierce for coveted roles advising EU commissioners
Sipo said offences would be better dealt with through the courts, but the Department rejected this approach, saying it could have a ‘chilling effect’
Outgoing Fianna Fáil TD Michael McGrath's younger brother makes successful first Dáil bid
Irish commissioner will be working closely with Polish colleague in next EU executive
European Commission president says EU must stand behind Ukraine for ‘as long as it takes’ as new executive prepares to begin work
Election 2024: Micheál Martin's stomping ground has long been seen as a bellwether reflecting national trends
Mortgage interest tax relief scheme has had surprisingly low take-up. Here’s how to get your money.
Fianna Fáil politician was across the detail and won support for standing up to far-right MEPs in confirmation hearing
MEPs vote to approve McGrath appointment to EU commissioner for justice role following hearing
Former minister faces confirmation hearing in European Parliament on Tuesday for role of commissioner for justice and the rule of law
Only one in eight of the 208,000 property owners thought eligible has applied for relief announced in Budget 2024
Consumers are losing out under current regime but most are not even aware of that
Previous bolshie talk about parliament rejecting several EU commissioners in confirmation hearings has disappeared
This is largely down the lunacy of the Irish system where capital gains tax on individual investments is levied at a rate of 33 %
Former minister for finance will face confirmation hearing for European justice commissioner job on November 5th
Budget 2025 tax break for homeowners is hard to justify when the extra tax credit for renters costs €65 million
Europe Correspondent Jack Power picks his favourite stories of the week including an interview with one of Drumcondra’s finest musicians
Plus: You can’t keep Phil Hogan down, trouble at Jack’s Hole in Brittas, and Ireland’s starring role in reality TV
Budget 2025: Chambers of Commerce Jack and Been-there-Donahoed-that Paschal cheerily served up a belly buster budget buffet for the voters
USC cut to 3%; extra credits for renters; 10,000 new social homes to built and free public transport for under-9s
Former minister for finance Michael McGrath was told of benefits that abandoned investments could have for charities or State programmes
Irish Government thought to have made several early missteps in European commissioner job race
The concentration of tech companies in Ireland may well have contributed to Michael McGrath’s appointment
The affair sheds an unflattering light on the advantageous terms enjoyed by a small numberof prosperous citizens
Review of funds sector look at ways to persuade customers with €150bn mostly in low-interest on demand bank accounts to invest
German commission president has consolidated power at the top of EU’s executive arm
Election date speculation is becoming wearying - according to Ceann Comhairle, at least
European Commission justice portfolio viewed as mid-ranking role by current and former officials
A proposal to charge asylum seekers with jobs €15 or €25 a week for accommodation is a pathetic response
Simon Harris says Michael McGrath’s appointment to EU’s justice portfolio is a ‘vote of confidence’ by Von der Leyen
Ireland continues to labour under misplaced belief that it punches above its weight in Europe
Eleven of 27 new commissioners are women after ‘intensive weeks of negotiations’ with governments
Ireland’s engagement with Brussels is sprinkled by a ‘we know best’ attitude that is unbecoming of our history and self-perception
Role will include chastising EU countries over rule of law breaches and tackling foreign interference
Ursula von der Leyen says former Irish finance minister had ‘excellent track record’ as she announced the allocation of EU commissioner portfolios
Ireland nominee Michael McGrath believed to be in frame for commissioner for justice job
Hard to imagine Ursula von der Leyen shivving Thierry Breton without the blessing of Macron
Michael McGrath could be in the frame for EU commissioner for justice or innovation job
Ursula von der Leyen had been due to detail appointments on Tuesday
Taoiseach Simon Harris due to discuss commissioner posts with Ursula von der Leyen this week
Part of the German Schwabe Group, the firm has had a presence in Little Island since 1978
A letter to Michael McGrath suggested increasing 10% stamp duty on bulk purchases by investment companies
Announcement on jobs for commissioners put forth by member nations expected in second week of September
Department of Finance officials made clear State’s holding dropping below 25% would not impact pay restrictions at lender
As a minister, McGrath has demonstrated qualities and talents that European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will need in her new commission
Recent Tax Strategy Group (TSG) papers published by the Department of Finance outline challenges surrounding such a tax
Ireland could be fall guy in struggle between Ursula von der Leyen and capitals over commissioner nominations
Tánaiste says Ireland’s ‘clear decision’ was nominating Michael McGrath, as commission president requests that EU member states put forward two names for posts
Lobbying efforts for EU commission jobs to pick up in the coming weeks
Ursula von der Leyen annoyed at decision of 10 of Ireland’s 14 MEPs - including the four Fianna Fáil MEPs, to vote against her
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
