Number of TDs could reach 240 over next 30 years if population growth continues, chamber hears
Paschal Donohoe says system of representation ‘broadly works’ and wants ‘national conversation’ on the matter
The latest news, analysis, and comment on Paschal Donohoe, the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and a Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central
Paschal Donohoe says system of representation ‘broadly works’ and wants ‘national conversation’ on the matter
Minister told Cabinet of plans to allocate net €6.3bn to fund capital works, public pay costs and cost of living measures
Meeting of euro zone finance ministers discusses long stalled capital market reforms
Ireland needs a business environment that is attractive and competitive, and having a simpler tax system that is easy to navigate is a critical component
Chambers or Donohoe can’t be accused of perpetuating the hype swirling around generative AI
Budget 2025: Chambers and Donohoe cautioned colleagues about expenditure growth in once-off measures
About €1 billion in giveaways was added in the final days of internal Coalition negotiations amid tense meetings against the backdrop of an approaching general election
Radio review: With robust public finances allowing Ministers a Teflon complacency, the fireworks of old are missing from the post-budget airwaves
Patrick O’Donovan agrees with view of Pashcal Donohoe, who said he was ‘embarrassed’ at price paid for structure
They didn’t even mention the €14 billion figure, perhaps not wanting to rile the tech giant
Labour says budget was ‘all glitter and full of shiny gimmicks’; Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said she ‘wants to see a full restoration’ of barristers fees
Record interest among readers in wide-ranging live online post-budget question and answer session
Special Assignee Relief Programme costs included €500,000 in tax relief on school fees
Budget 2025: Chambers of Commerce Jack and Been-there-Donahoed-that Paschal cheerily served up a belly buster budget buffet for the voters
Budget 2025: No big new policies, no inspired plans, just more than €2 billion in a budget-day giveaway
Budget 2025: ‘Source of great pride’ that Ireland has international reputation as centre of excellence for screen production, says Minister for Finance
The final cost of living package will now come in at just shy of €2 billion, well in excess of the €1.5bn expected
Spending boost set ‘to stoke inflation’, adding an estimated €1,000 to cost of a typical household’s yearly outgoings
This Budget is a wasted opportunity, at a moment of rude economic health, to present a convincing, coherent, strategic vision for the future
Budget 2025: With the ink barely dry, the Fine Gael leader will gather his general election candidates in Dublin on Wednesday morning
Budget 2025: Double-income households earning above €50,000 each with three children to benefit most in hard cash terms
Budget 2025: Changes on the income tax front are more muted than a giveaway budget might suggest, with increased cost of living also eating into households’ gains. And some workers might even find that they will be worse off
Minister for Public Expenditure spoke immediately after the Minister for Finance
Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure addressed the Dáil on Tuesday
Government to expand capacity on public transport routes and continue temporary fare initiatives until the end of 2025 under €3.9 billion spending programme
Budget 2025: Department of Finance will conduct review of scheme over coming year
Budget 2025: Around €2bn will be disbursed to rich and poor alike
Not spending the spare cash the Government has available might be economically desirable but is politically unsustainable
Budget 2025: The stakes are high for the youngest Minister for Finance in more than a century as he prepares to present his first budget on Tuesday
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The Government is aiming to woo voters with a mix of once-off payments this year and permanent tax and welfare measures for 2024. But will the public be confused or grateful?
Right now, the State is awash with cash but an ageing population and climate change will require higher spending in the medium term and possibly higher taxes
General surplus seen topping €25bn this year, dwarfing previous forecasts
The projected €10 billion plus package of permanent and temporary measures is expected to put up to €1,000 in the pocket of the average worker
It’s one of the biggest political days of the year, and it will have an impact on our pockets
When under attack for the Children’s Hospital fiasco, Paschal Donohoe takes flak for Simon Harris - who is in New York - and pulls the word ‘learnings’ from the first aid box
Like Britain, we suffer from advanced administrative sclerosis, but we’re in complete denial
Helen McEntee has insisted she will press ahead with the hate crime part of the criminal justice legislation
Taoiseach Simon Harris surprises Paschal Donohoe with chocolate gateau as youthful Minister for Public Expenditure celebrates milestone 50th birthday
Less than a quarter of respondents to poll said they wanted the Government to prioritise increased spending on public services
Dariusz Wójcik’s book maps and visualises brilliantly an analysis of millions of financial data points
Fianna Fáil Minister for Finance on the challenges of putting together his first budget, which will include a €3bn injection for key infrastructure priorities
State’s immediate challenge is not money but capacity. We lack the people and infrastructure needed to match current demand
The €13 billion from the Apple case will not be available to use until March, while further €3 billion from sale of AIB shares is also available
HSE, Central Bank, Department of Defence and Road Safety Authority among organisations now covered
Two external advisory groups recommended a similar idea but as a new unit within the Department of Public Expenditure rather than as a separate Government department
The Minister for Public Expenditure travelled to London as president of the Eurogroup, preaching optimism
The worst of all worlds would be a Department of Infrastructure which takes years to assemble but is several pistons short of being a full engine
Food sales have fallen by about 9% on average this year, and are expected to drop by as much as 12% over the rest of the year, according to lobbies
New legislation on retirement age for uniformed State employees to be commenced on Monday by Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe
Minister talks down prospects of return to lower 9% VAT rate as Dylan McGrath closes two restaurants
Low Pay Commission understood to have recommended 80 cent increase per hour to the current rate
Minister says proposal put forward by Taoiseach is ‘the kind of change that can make a big difference’
Minister says he is ‘open to really imaginative ideas’ for new use of historic postal building on O’Connell Street
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