Paschal Donohoe’s refusal to tackle banker bonus ban is hitting those who bought State’s shares
The Minister for Finance has lifted pay caps at AIB and PTSB, but a 89pc supertax on bonuses remains
Paschal Donohoe
The latest news, analysis, and comment on Paschal Donohoe, the Minister for Finance and a Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central
Micheál Martin and Paschal Donohoe are responsible for this Government’s lethargy
They have power, but seem unwilling to introduce cultural change and fiscal discipline
How AIB, once worth less than its art collection, came back from the brink
Free of State ownership again, the Irish bank is now hugely profitable, but the legacy of the bailout lingers
Donohoe ‘grateful for strong support’ to continue as Eurogroup president
Government waiting to see if Donohoe will be challenged for Eurogroup president role
Cutting taxes for pubs and restaurants means little or no tax cuts for everyone else
Taxpayers will pay more as bands and credits are not adjusted to take account of inflation
AIB share sale brings banker pay back into focus
Minister has kept 89% supertax on bonuses over €20,000 for bank executives in place even as he removes cap on salaries
The Irish Times view on the State selling out of AIB: competition in banking is now the issue
While the return of funds to the exchequer is welcome, the total cost of the financial collapse is incalculable
Donohoe lifts remaining bank pay caps after selling last AIB shares
Irish bank was rescued by State with a €20.8bn bailout post the 2008 crash
VAT rate for hospitality to be cut in budget, Harris says
Benefits of trade are being replaced by zero-sum thinking that is detrimental to living standards on all sides, Minister says
State must meet ‘unprecedented challenges’ against backdrop of significant economic threats, says Taoiseach
Pre-budget National Economic Dialogue on Monday to hear calls for accelerated housing and infrastructure delivery
Ireland uniquely exposed to reversal of globalisation, IMF warns
Washington DC-based fund highlights strength of Irish economy while flagging risk
Local property tax bands and rates set to be changed to stave off big increases
Changes are being introduced to mitigate effects rising property values have on tax bills
Corporate tax take tumbles 30% for May with €1.1bn less over same month last year
Department of Finance downplays the decline, attributing it to ‘once-off’ factors
State utility firms told Minister chief executive pay limits posed ‘serious risks’ to organisations
Pay review group told there were concerns about the potential loss of chief executives at critical time for companies
Ireland cannot base its economic strategy on the ‘Taco’ theory – Trump Always Chickens Out
On paper, Ireland’s economic boom is about to get boomier. In reality, this is a classic once-off boost which will reverse, and sooner rather than later
Tax-break ‘enhancement’ being considered for companies carrying out research and development
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe warns US investors that tariffs drive inflation and hurt consumers
TD apologises over remarks ‘wrongly’ comparing British army in Ireland with Israeli actions in Gaza
Tánaiste rejects claims Government not doing enough for Palestinian people
Tariff threat undermines State’s ability to deliver economic forecasts, says Donohoe
Finance minister says Republic is entering period of global turbulence in a position of strength
Dáil suspended as pro-Palestine protesters disrupt proceedings
Mary Lou McDonald describes speech by Paschal Donohue dismisses as ‘utter, utter disgrace’
Ireland U-turns to oppose EU pharma reforms after intense lobbying
Pharmaceutical companies stepped up blitz to push Government to back industry position, lobbying logs show
Irish SME debt jumps to an average €444,000 last year
Debt levels among small and medium businesses rose from €369,000 in 2023, Department of Finance report shows
Fiscal hawks seek to terminate ‘once-off’ cost-of-living payments
A war over fiscal priorities will rage behind closed doors for the next five months until the budget is delivered in October
EU welcomes deal between China and US as ‘positive’ development
European Commission handling tariff dispute in a’very appropriate and effective way’, says Paschal Donohoe
Changes to tax relief on employer contributions to PRSAs are unfair on business owners
Minister for Finance should reconsider a policy which penalises those who keep Irish SMEs alive
Paschal Donohoe on How Feminist Economics Can Change Our World; Making Sense of Chaos; and Why We’re Getting Poorer
These authors seek to understand the behaviour of economies and the influence they have on our societies
State set to exit AIB within months as €1.2bn share buyback proceeds
Taxpayers have recovered €19.2 billion from AIB and continue to own 3.3% of bank
Will DoorDash takeover of Deliveroo mean better pay and conditions for gig economy workers?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Trump’s tariffs could see up to 25,000 fewer jobs created in Ireland
Department of Finance warns of growth shock if EU does not secure a trade deal
Fianna Fáil says salary for head of Housing Activation Office will not be ‘anywhere near’ €430,000
Party TD Seamus McGrath does not accept the appointment has been ‘botched’
Mandatory alcohol warning labels could be reconsidered due to tariff impact on industry - Harris
Timeline ‘under consideration’ with eye on US tax impact on drinks industry
Housing ‘tsar’ salary might be lower than €430,000, say Government sources
Brendan McDonagh might be paid less than he earns at Nama if appointed head of Housing Activation Office
Should plans to put cancer warning labels on alcohol go ahead? A doctor and a wine expert debate
Ireland is to become world’s first country to bring in mandatory health labelling on alcohol products, although Paschal Donohoe has said this may need to be re-examined
More than €10m of Irish State funds invested in Israeli companies with links to occupied territories
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
Would you prefer a hotel room tax or higher property tax?
Dublin local authorities need money and only a have a few ways of getting it
Chief medical officer Mary Horgan: ‘People often forget how bad infections were; our memories sometimes are short’
Chief medical officer Mary Horgan on Covid-19, alcohol warning labels, and the goals for her time in office
The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief and the Future of the West - Surprisingly nuanced food for thought
A glimpse into the new America and the restless and radical mood causing so much upheaval
Meta warned Government of ‘unsustainable’ operating environment for tech companies in EU
Senior executive Joel Kaplan called for ‘urgent action’ by Ireland to ‘address the challenges we face collectively’
EU could levy US tech multinational ad revenue - von der Leyen
European trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic will visit Washington on Sunday. Photograph:
Call for Celtic Tiger tax breaks to accommodate students
Section 23 relief had drawn criticism for helping fuel boom-time development
Government delays Spring economic statement amid tariff uncertainty
Department of Finance had been expected to publish its annual performance report this week
Shades of an Oasis love-in as Lucinda rolls with Fine Gael’s Gallagher brothers
Quite the occasion for Christine Lagarde, as Paschal Donohoe reacts to Trump’s tough tariffs wondering ‘what we can do that can unite us’
Tariff reaction day brings news of strong tax revenues, a warning on jobs and talk of pivoting to new markets
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Trump tariffs: What ‘dark and damaging scenarios’ could economies face in Ireland and worldwide?
Trump tariffs: The focus might be on exports but the hit to investment will curb growth and job creation
Trump tariffs: Taoiseach urges caution amid signs of EU division
Government has been privately urging the bloc not to escalate the brewing trade war
State takes in €23.6bn in first quarter tax revenues amid warning on hit to employment from US tariffs
Workers paid €8.2 billion in income tax during the three month period, up 3.6% on 2024
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy bears ‘no ill will’ after winning confidence motion
Taoiseach accused Opposition of ‘mob politics’, while Sinn Féin leader said Verona Murphy’s role was ‘delivered’ by Michael Lowry
All households to pay ‘small amount more’ under planned changes to Local Property Tax
New rates of LPT will kick in next year
Majority of Irish homeowners to see property tax increases this year
Paschal Donohoe expected to brief colleagues on proposed changes to LPT charging mechanism to limit the impact of rising property values on householders
Donald Trump’s tariffs: What does the US president have in store for Ireland tomorrow?
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?
Explainer: How would Ireland be affected in a US-EU trade war
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
Paschal Donohoe on Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service edited by Michael Lewis
Vivid and important collection of essays that corrects the caricatures and shows the value of public servants
The Irish Times view on the threat of Trump’s tariffs: Ireland prepares for the unknown
The US president has promised significant tariffs, but much remains unclear about what will happen
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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