EU EU should consider stripping national tax vetoes if single market under threat - reportReport by Enrico Letta, the former Italian prime minister, says the controversial Article 116 would be key to aiding SMEs and buoy the bloc’s economy
Economy Corporate tax falls but ministers expect recovery later in 2024Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe said fall in corporate tax receipts likely a blip, but that the ‘era of consistent over performance’ is coming to a close
Economy Infrastructure and housing among key risks to corporate tax revenuesNew paper highlights several risks to Irish corporate tax revenues after years of extraordinary growth
Legal Key finance measures top legislative agenda as Dáil returns New laws and legislation are to be progressed by coalition after Christmas recess
From the Editor This week: IDA boss on Sinn Féin’s plan to woo big business; shareholder row escalates at Ires ReitThis week’s paper also includes a big read on Bauer’s Cash Machine – and who the spin doctors behind Ireland’s parties are
Politics IDA boss reveals Sinn Féin plans to woo US firms on corporate taxMary Lou McDonald and Pearse Doherty on ‘outreach programme’ to reassure big business, but executives fear wealth tax
Economy New corporate tax rate has halved Ireland’s competitive advantage for FDI, says OECDManal Corwin, head of tax at the OECD, warned that investment hubs like Ireland could see a sharp drop in foreign investment in the coming years
Tax Ireland risks losing foreign investment to UK due to ‘out of step’ corporate tax rulesPwC has warned that with new OECD rules in place, Britain is now a ‘key competitor’ as a location for holding US firms
Economy Ireland’s corporate tax boon will soon ‘dry up’, warns former OECD chiefArchitect of landmark tax reforms says countries that pursued low-tax strategies will struggle to attract new foreign investment
Economy What Ireland needs to do to win foreign investment under new tax regimeEversheds Ireland boss says that housing and education will be as important as tax in the new system to attract multinationals
Opinion John Walsh: Upcoming election will be about housing, not an economy buoyant on paperRegardless of the country’s almost full employment and windfall tax takings, housing will be voters’ focus, especially in the face of increasing inflation
Economy ‘You will see an increase in corporate tax, then it will dry up’: the architect of the OECD rules on Ireland’s futurePascal Saint-Amans predicts how the corporate tax regime he designed, and which came into force this week, will play out for the Irish exchequer
From the Editor This week: Public sector pay fears; Irish corporate tax receipts ‘will dry up’ Our first edition of 2024 is packed full of exclusive stories, big reads – and a brand-new Arts & Living section
Economy Analysis: even with record tax revenues, the Irish state may be spending beyond its meansThe government took in €88.1bn in tax revenues last year - but its spending also increased to an unprecedented level
Tax 1,600 companies in Ireland now liable for 15% corporate tax rate from today The new rate will only apply to those companies with turnovers in excess of €750m in at least two of the preceding four years
Profit and loss Profit and loss: Irish pet store chain Maxi Zoo barking up right tree with profits of €2 millionRevealing who is up and who is down as we go inside the world of private Irish businesses
Business Post's View Editorial: Despite healthy state of public finances, cost of living remains a problem Michael McGrath’s comments about the country’s coffers are to be welcomed – but there is still work to be done for households to see the benefit
BP Exclusive Michael McGrath exclusive: ‘We’ve turned corner on inflation and economy will remain strong in 2024’ Finance minister tells
Economy ‘Phantom exports’ plummet amid contraction in multinational trade New figures show phantom exports reduced by half in the year to Q3, clouding Ireland’s economic outlook
Economy Fears multinational downturn would spark Irish brain drainThreat to Irish economy as slide in exports from major overseas firms could spark new wave of emigration