The Irish Times

Storm Franklin: Orange warnings for six counties as ‘damaging gusts’ forecast

Risk of coastal flooding as strong winds and high seas lead to wave overtopping

Sun Feb 20 2022 - 10:50

Plans for Chinese ‘garden of friendship’ in Dublin halted

Decision comes after sponsor opts to reassess support for Herbert Park installation

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 02:17

Lower tax-take leaves little scope for budget giveaways

Donohoe will have to raise some taxes to meet Ministers’ demands for more spending

Wed Oct 04 2017 - 01:00

The EU cannot stop us investing the proceeds of the sale of AIB

Seriously, would the European Commission come after one of its best performing economies?

Fri Jun 02 2017 - 00:33

Ireland could be facing even bigger recession, Martin warns

FF leader says Ireland’s economic model under threat from Brexit and global downturn

Fri Nov 18 2016 - 13:00

Budget 2017: USC cut by 0.5% in move that will cost €335m

Noonan says he will phase out USC over time ‘as resources permit’

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 20:25

Budget 2017: Tax on sugary drinks to be introduced in 2018

Noonan delays levy to prevent ‘boot-loads of soft drinks coming down from Newry’

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 19:52

Small Firms Association seeks return to 20% capital gains tax

Lobby group seeks temporary 10% CGT rate for site disposals to boost housebuilding

Mon Aug 22 2016 - 07:21

IBRC inquiry: Challenges ‘would succeed’ if confidential data used

Attorney General Máire Whelan expected to brief Cabinet on legal options

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 01:00

Kelly and Noonan have ‘productive’ talks on rental measures

Department of Finance opposes move linking rent levels to the Consumer Price Index

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 20:29

SFA calls for reduction in rate of CGT to 20%

Small Firms Association also calls for end to tax discrimination against self-employed

Mon Aug 17 2015 - 10:10

Cantillon: Noonan’s stance on Stormont is hypocritical

Minister’s views on North’s Nama probe contrasts with approach to banking inquiry

Sat Jul 18 2015 - 01:00

Pay rises will endanger jobs and recovery, claims Small Firms Association

Chairman calls for tax cuts

Thu Jun 11 2015 - 01:00

Noonan and presenter Seán O’Rourke clash on RTÉ radio show

Minister for Finance in angry exchanges with radio presenter over reports on RTÉ

Thu Apr 30 2015 - 01:00

Noonan to call in lenders to discuss mortgage rate cuts

Minister welcomes Ulster Bank move to engage customers

Mon Apr 27 2015 - 13:40

Euro membership not to blame for Ireland’s crisis: Honohan

Central Bank Governor urges legislation to deal with reckless bankers

Thu Apr 09 2015 - 12:43

Joan Burton says European debt conference idea ‘has merit’

Tánaiste says Ireland will look for any further relief that may be obtainable

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 20:58

Focus on marine projects in budget welcomed

Maritime sector: Specifics will be in place for next year’s budget, says Coveney

Tue Oct 14 2014 - 20:01

Pack of cigarettes to cost €10 but alcohol untouched

Old reliables: no increase in the price of wine, beer, spirits, petrol and diesel in Budget

Tue Oct 14 2014 - 16:30

Business groups call for lower employment taxes

Chambers Ireland and the Small Firms Association publish their pre-budget submissions

Mon Jul 14 2014 - 06:00

SMEs need to look beyond banks for credit - NTMA chief

Delegates at SFA conference told that equity participation essential for small firms

Tue May 27 2014 - 15:58

Small Firms Association calls for capital gains tax reform

Chairman says CGT rate for entrepreneurs should be 20 per cent to make it competitive

Tue May 27 2014 - 01:00

Court asked why liquidators are not suing KPMG over INBS collapse

Terence J Cooney today secured an order joining KPMG as a third party to the case

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 17:06

Return of bankers’ bonuses ruled out until after State sells its stake in sector

Minister says “no point” in AIB raising issue with him, as he rules out return to bonuses

Thu Jan 30 2014 - 01:00

Irish Government regains investment grade rating from Moody’s

Way cleared for Far Eastern investors to buy Irish bonds

Sat Jan 18 2014 - 07:09

Ireland regains investment grade rating from Moody’s

Agency upgrades rating by notch to Baa3 in a major post-bailout boost for the Government

Fri Jan 17 2014 - 22:17

Small Firms Association calls for creation of bank for entrepreneurs

Access to credit a concern after departures of Danske and ACC, says chairman AJ Noonan

Sat Nov 02 2013 - 01:00

Ireland may not need credit line to exit bailout - Noonan

Minister’s comments come as troika starts final visit to Dublin today

Tue Oct 29 2013 - 09:38

Ireland wants to play fair over international tax competition, says Noonan

Minister says Ireland must protect reputation on issue of global tax avoidance

Tue Oct 15 2013 - 23:37

Banking inquiry no-shows to face sanctions - Noonan

Minister says legislation will be laid out in ‘clearest possible terms’

Mon Jul 01 2013 - 13:23

Lobby group says State buying plan to cost jobs

Fear that local suppliers to be cut out by new rules

Mon May 06 2013 - 06:00

Bailout exit likely to lack comfort of ESM clarity

Euro zone ministers have still a way to go on the detail of bank recapitalisations

Mon Apr 15 2013 - 07:00

SFA calls for action on growing black economy

Lobby group says illicit business now counts for 14% of GDP and threatens jobs

Sun Apr 14 2013 - 22:08