Economics McGrath rejects €1.5bn EU demand Move seen as fresh attempt by France and Germany to get at Ireland’s corporate tax revenues
Northern Ireland Preparing political options for a Plan B government in NorthAs the stalemate continues, three main options are being considered, including the least popular among all parties – a return to direct rule
Tax Reform Politicians back calls for revamp of tax and welfare systems to tackle ‘significant future challenges’The Commission on Taxation and Welfare’s report found pressure on long term fiscal sustainability, in particular from Ireland’s ageing demographic profile
Brexit Material renegotiation of Brexit trade deal ‘not on the table’ - Minister for European AffairsPeter Burke says despite Keir Starmer’s pledge to revisit Brexit deal if elected to No 10, he does not expect a renegotiation of the document
budget 2024 Daniel Murray: All things must pass - the era of extraordinary budget spending includedWhile the financial ministries preach prudence, the segregation of spending into core and non-core categories has allowed government to keep splashing the cash
Politics ‘Progress on Sustainable Development Goals stalled even before pandemic’ - TaoiseachLeo Varadkar told world leaders only 15 per cent of goals relating to climate, gender and poverty have been met as target’s half-way mark nears
Brexit Ireland ‘ready to pursue closer trade relationship with UK’ - Neale RichmondFine Gael minister cautiously welcomed Keir Starmer’s commitment to renegotiate Brexit deal if he becomes UK prime minister
budget 2024 Revealed – the €14.4bn budget trickBehind the ‘prudent’ core Budget 2024 package of €6.4 billion lie shadow ‘temporary’ spending figures that bring the real total to a less reassuring €14.4 billion
Planning Christmas deadline for controversial planning bill ‘ambitious’Oireachtas Housing Committee chair Steven Matthews says radical overhaul of planning system needs more time to get it right
Budget 2024 Majority support abolition of USC during this government’s termA new Red C poll shows that seven out of ten support the abolition of the Universal Social Charge – but the government has mentioned plans to reduce it, not end it
Politics Most people want Universal Social Charge axed before electionBusiness Post/Red C poll reveals that around 50 per cent of voters want the government to use the extra funds at its disposal to spend more in the budget
Red C Poll Poll shows Sinn Féin still clear of the field at 31 per centAs the parties limber up for their race to the next general election, the latest test of the public mood shows voter feeling has shifted little in the past 12 months
Energy Non-commercial LNG facility part of energy security framework options - Eamon RyanIt comes as An Bord Pleanála denied the planning application of Shannon LNG in Co. Kerry for a €650 million LNG and energy park development
Budget 2024 Cutting USC is attempt to ‘buy a few votes’ by government, Holly Cairns says at Social Democrats think-inCairns repeated calls she previously made in the Business Post for reform of the food subsidy system
Analysis Daniel Murray Analysis: Has the corporate tax bonanza come to an end?By the end of this year, annual corporate tax revenues are expected to have grown six-fold in the space of a decade, from around €4 billion in 2013 to €24 billion in 2023
Transport Dublin streets set for ‘most consequential’ change since Grafton Street pedestrianisationThe draft plans would see cars removed from the city’s quays, except for taxis
EU Ireland will get new European Parliament seat at next electionsThe move will bring the total number of Irish MEPs to 14
An Garda Síochána Helen McEntee express ‘full support’ for Garda Commissioner following vote of no confidenceThe Minister for Justice said the ballot by the Garda Representative Association was ‘regrettable’
Business Michael Carey appointed new chair of Enterprise IrelandThe co-founder of East Coast Bakehouse and The Company of Food will replace the current chair, Terence O’Rourke.
