Politics Red C poll: Abolish ‘dreaded’ Universal Social Charge, say large majority of votersSixty per cent of people polled said they want the government to scrap the Universal Social Charge
Politics ‘It’s not a business viability measure’ - Michael McGrath rules out hospitality Vat rate cutThe finance minister also warned ministerial colleagues that departmental overspends would have consequences
Economy Domestic economic outlook revised downThe government on Tuesday published its annual stability programme update (SPU) which sets out the economic and fiscal parameters for the year ahead
Tax ‘The chuckle brothers act can’t last’: Coalition partners hone in on tax in bid to reclaim political groundFine Gael and Fianna Fáil both working up separate party manifestos on tax measures as budget nears
Politics Simon Harris confirms scope for budget tax changes but shuts down further speculationBoth Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have moved to make clear that October’s budget will contain significant tax changes
Politics Micheál Martin pledges further cost of living supports and tax cuts in bid to woo votersMartin delivered a wide-ranging speech covering housing, the economy, climate change and migration