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
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
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
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
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
Economics Tax revenue €4 billion ahead of 2022 but Michael McGrath warns of ‘unsustainable’ corporate receipts Tax revenues to end-July were €47.8 billion, up more than 10 per cent on last year
Economy Government expecting exchequer surplus of €16 billion next year Total figure however will be scaled back to €4.4 billion once windfall corporation taxes are excluded
Politics Analysis: €10bn corporate tax bonanza turns up pressure for more energy crisis supportsWhile the windfall has shared up the state’s finances, officials are worried reliance on the money will lead to problems down the road