Politics Pressure is on to seal €22bn public sector wage deal before ChristmasPercentage of pay increase to be granted to workers in years ahead is key factor in negotiations with unions
Public Spending Government approves €6 billion in department bailouts for 2023Health to receive €960 million bailout, Social Protection €1.1 billion, and education €850 million
Eamon Ryan wins approval for €120 million NTA headquarters despite concerns over size of buildingThe NTA’s staff numbers have almost doubled from around 300 in 2019 to 583 over recent years
Economy State warns ‘need for caution’ ahead of budget as corporate tax receipts lag behind targetCorporate taxes declined for second consecutive month, with actual tax take €7 billion less than this time last year
budget 2024 ‘Limited’ cost-of-living supports to come in budget, Donohoe says Spending package to contain fewer inflation-fighting measures, but will include ‘impactful supports benefit those most in need’
Health HSE board warns budget deficit of up to €2.2 billion needs to be dealt with “realistically”The scale of the HSE’s funding deficit could reach “€2.2 billion” by the end of this year after the situation worsened over the summer months
SPENDING Donohoe refuses to commit to limiting spendingThe Minister for Public Expenditure says government is well positioned to deal with challenge posed by ageing population
Legal ESB says ‘onerous’ ethics law reforms a turn-off for top talent Body says ongoing disclosures of interest unnecessary at semi-states and affect workers’ right to privacy under GDPR