Government to consider further action to help with rising energy costs – Tánaiste
There are many other demands for funding, says Varadkar in response to Sinn Féin
Exits of KBC and Ulster Bank leave other banks free to hike rates
Mortgage market must be more attractive to foreign lenders
Chris Johns: Growing the economy, not cutting debt, must be our priority
Paschal Donohue should not take any cues from UK on what to do in a post-crisis world
Fintan O’Toole: Budget must stop spread of inequality in Irish society
Covid pandemic is amplifying divisions inherent in having two different economies
Recalling the Celtic Tiger: Insightful overview of the excitement and excess
Book review: Fintan O'Toole on the effects, symptoms and consequences of Ireland’s economic boom
Inquiry still possible into Dara Murphy Dáil attendance, says Creed
Minister for Agriculture expresses confidence in Cabinet colleague to resolve impasse
New seagoing tax credit will not stop retention crisis, say Naval Service bodies
Credit worth €1,270 a year announced for sailors who spend 80 days or more at sea
Donohoe to raise concerns about tariffs on US trip
Minister is visiting US capital to attend the autumn meetings of the IMF
Increased funding to meet rising prison and direct provision numbers
Justice vote increased by €120m, including €10m extra for direct provision
Fintan O’Toole: Everybody knows Ireland’s fiscal rules are daft
Rules that shape budget are part of disastrous response to banking crisis
UK parcels will be ‘green-laned’ to An Post depots in no-deal Brexit
Additional customs officials will be placed at An Post centres to carry out checks
Almost 5,000 on-the-spot fines issued to cyclists
Dublin Cycling Campaign calls for early ‘pre-green’ light – ‘get on with it and do it’
Why Brian Hayes went from searing critic to chief defender of banks
New BPFI chief wants banks to speak out on housing and the economy
Ambitious plan to cut emissions and make Ireland carbon-neutral by 2050
New climate legislation, budgets and targets will ensure greater oversight
Gardaí crack down on shops and cafes selling CBD products
Confusion among sellers and consumers about the legality of the cannabis derivative
Exchequer received €261m in dividends from State companies last year
Biggest contributor was Ervia, the operator of Irish Water and Bord Gáis
Fine Gael accused of attempting to dilute key climate action target
FF spokesman on climate action says party would support raising carbon taxes incrementally
Government nominates Philip Lane for chief economist role at ECB
Governor of the Central Bank ‘eminently qualified’ for monetary policy oversight
The Irish Times view on the year in politics: what could go wrong?
Little progress was made in meeting the State’s major challenges: building homes for a growing population and providing an efficient and affordable health service
Extra €15m for projects outlined in new National Sports Policy
Retention of 9% VAT rate for sporting facilities and increased investment welcomed
Minister accused of ‘hitting the snooze button’ over carbon tax
Government not taking obligations to tackle climate change seriously, says advisory body
Fintan O'Toole: Bad social policy makes for bad budgets
Ireland’s finances are worse than other countries in four key ways
New figures show tight position for Government on budget day
Exchequer benefits from late corporation tax surge this year, but needs new revenues for 2019
Athlone to get €7.5m national science centre
Marconi Centre will have capacity for 100,000 visitors per year
MacGill organiser reverses decision to step down
Bruised but defiant: After 38 years, Mulholland wonders if he still has a line on society
Politicians cannot afford to sabotage health reforms
Sláintecare will be best driven by concerned Irish public, not by old-style managerialism
Miriam Lord: Ministers bolt for beach after being held captive in Kerry
Cabinet made to wait for emancipation in Daniel O’Connell’s former home
Varadkar comes under pressure to clarify comments on media
Taoiseach expected to address issue in Dáil after saying he sympathised with Trump’s views
Apple’s Tim Cook in Dublin; the government’s budget plans; and a planning amnesty
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Stop borrowing: that should be the priority for Budget 2019
Cliff Taylor: Given the short-term threats to growth, Paschal Donohue should move the government finances in to surplus
Naughten rejects Ireland’s low ranking for climate change
Reaching climate targets is at the top of the policy agenda for Government, says Minister
Budgetary prudence key to preparation for Brexit hit to economy
Government needs to start underlining economic uncertainties we face
Watchdog is asked to investigate use of IBRC papers in O’Brien court case
IBRC obtained undertakings from ex-employee relating to documents, Minister says
Greece on track to exit bailout programme after receiving EU approval
Ministers also press ahead with internal reforms of European Monetary Union
Just one other candidate besides Philip Lane in race for ECB job
Eurogroup finance ministers to discuss candidatures, with Lane well-liked in Frankfurt
EU fiscal rules will be relaxed for Ireland to deal with Brexit-like shocks, says commissioner
Valdis Dombrovskis says it is acknowledged Ireland will be EU state most affected
Interview: Denis Naughten on the challenges of putting Ireland on a sustainable trajectory
Climate minister says higher taxes and incentives needed to decarbonise Irish society
ESRI study dispels notion of giveaway budget
Think tank reveals that most families will pay slightly more tax in 2018 despite changes
FBD signals expansion into urban market with first Dublin office
Insurer adds Drumcondra branch to its network of 33 sales offices
Central Bank targets second-time buyers amid property price risks
Governor Philip Lane opts to retain main elements of mortgage-cap rules
Fintan O’Toole: Tracker scam must become criminal inquiry
The banks’ rip-off of customers is not a scandal. It is either a miracle or a crime
Budget 2018: Extra 800 gardaí will bring force strength to 14,000
Donohue says extra funds to develop ‘modern police force’ and drive Garda reform
Ecofin to debate digital taxation as support grows for levying turnover
Proposals pose challenge to Ireland’s low corporate tax model
Cyclists given 1,660 on-the-spot fines over past two years
Cycling groups call for clampdown on car drivers who break red lights and use phones
What’s the USC/PRSI merger all about?
Cliff Taylor: As ever, of course, voters will have one question: ‘What’s in it for me? ’
State’s rainy-day fund under review and not in existence, PAC told
Minister for Finance downplays prospect of major hike in capital budget
Donohoe raises prospect of more jobs than we can fill soon
Minister suggests current softness in tax revenue will unwind before October’s budget
State’s flagship enterprise incentive scheme may be revamped
Employment Incentive and Investment Scheme criticised by firms and investors
Noel Whelan: FF needs something bigger to collapse the Government
Enda Kenny’s rickety relationships all took a hit over his handling of the McCabe scandal
Government needs to increase hospital bed capacity, says FF
Fianna Fáil health spokesman Billy Kelleher refers to consultant’s warning people will die
Funding allocated to review Cork to Limerick motorway plan
Decision to allocate €1m a significant development towards making motorway a reality, say local TDs
Government ‘committed’ to Lansdowne Road Agreement
Fianna Fáil leader claims deal unravelling due to administration’s ‘unilateral action’
Dublin to get international school to attract bankers from UK
Plan to offer international baccalaureate in new Dublin school to help tempt firms from London post-Brexit
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