Energy Irish energy prices ‘out of line’ with Europe, Central Bank warnsBank says high electricity costs contribute to uncertainty surrounding inflation
budget 2024 Government to ‘stick with’ budget spending plan despite Central Bank warning - CoveneyBank has cautioned that additional stimulus on Budget day could lead to more stubborn inflation
The Last Post Matt Cooper: The 12 things this unpopular government urgently needs to fix to get re-electedFar from getting the credit for multi-billion-euro budget surpluses, the coalition can’t seem to catch a break with the electorate
Northern Ireland SDLP calls for Irish government to play role in forming NI budgetMPs tabled amendment mandating UK government engages with the Irish government on financial settlements
Opinion Lucinda Creighton: The Fiscal Advisory Council won’t be taken seriously if it continues to cry wolfIfac’s role is vital, possibly never more so, but it needs to stick to its guns
Markets Shares levy ‘must be scrapped’ to stem tide of firms quitting Irish stock market Euronext Dublin warns the tax puts Ireland at a ‘complete disadvantage’ as it fights to convince Flutter not to follow CRH to New York
Comment John Walsh: Our corporate tax revenues are safe for now, but that won’t be the case forever The fiscal watchdog has warned the government against repeating the mistakes of the past – but global legislative actions could also cause problems for our economy
Economy Ibec calls for new €30bn infrastructure fund as part of pre-budget submissionThe employer’s representative body said the government needed to increase spending on infrastructure to tackle the “systemic congestion” in the economy right now
Business Post's View Editorial: Ministers have a unique opportunity to deliver meaningfully for the countryIn setting out ground rules for Budget 24, Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe must balance addressing the country’s infrastructure deficits against overheating the economy
Opinion John Walsh: Economy is as dependent now on corporate taxes as it was on property taxes prior to 2008 Any budget giveaway will present huge risks to the economy, yet fiscal restraint will be unpopular for the government going into the next election
budget 2024 McGrath and Donohoe set to woo voters with €5bn-plus budget packagePlanned increase in spending and cut in taxes comes after warnings from economic experts that government risks fuelling further inflation
Pensions Campaigners call for state pension to be set at 34% of average earningsThe Pension Promise campaign has been launched to address the challenge of pension poverty, seeking a €53 weekly increase to the state pension
Politics Analysis: Varadkar sets the budget tone with promise of ‘substantial welfare and pensions package’“I believe an overly cautious approach could push more people into poverty or into financial distress,” the Taoiseach said
Social Welfare Too early to speculate on Budget 2024 measures - HumphreysSocial Protection Minister says further top-up child support and back-to-school measures to come in the summer
Green TD calls for more energy supports before budget if prices don’t fall Marc Ó Cathasaigh says government should consider reforming the fuel allowance for households with higher energy needs
Companies Pfizer warned government that low drug budget will delay access to new medicines The pharma giant, which employs around 4,000 people here, said Ireland was 24th out of 35 countries for the availability of new medicines
Politics Michael Brennan: Calm and steady Donohoe zeroes in on crowd-pleasing measures The Finance Minister delivered plenty of big announcements, but also warned of ‘unforseen risks and challenges’
column Eat or Heat: The call of our current crises must not be drowned out by the language of power As the budget looms, and protesters take to the street this weekend, Susan O’Keeffe writes that only one message remains for the government - Help
Health ‘Dear Stephen’: McGrath told Donnelly health overspend was ‘of great concern’Letters from the Minister for Public Expenditure show his frustration as he sought clarity from the Minister for Health about a potential deficit of €2 billion, despite ‘the largest health budget in the history of the state’
