Opinion John Walsh: Here come the latest French and German attempts to control Ireland’s budget For decades, Ireland has resisted Franco-German attempts to control us, but pressure is intensifying
Taxation Editorial: Europe has yet another go at our corporate tax revenuesA proposed new European Commission proposal feels like a stealthy way to extract more corporate tax and would disproportionately affect Ireland
Politics Businesses in line for energy supports in bumper budgetPackage for businesses is aimed at helping firms through a period of acute price pressures as firms face another winter of high energy prices
Economics McGrath rejects €1.5bn EU demand Move seen as fresh attempt by France and Germany to get at Ireland’s corporate tax revenues
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
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
Banking Cost of IBRC liquidation tops €310 million, report saysThe liquidation of the former Anglo-Irish Bank is on course to conclude by the end of 2024
Corporate Tax McGrath introduces roadmap for corporation tax participation exemptionThe exemption is designed to eliminate a form of double-taxation
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
Economy Period of huge corporation tax increases likely over, Michael McGrath warnsFigures published last week showed that corporation tax was down by €1 billion in August, compared to the same month last year
Budget 2024 USC cuts on the table, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance confirmThe Business Post reported at the weekend that the government is planning the most significant cut to the controversial Universal Social Charge since its introduction
Budget 2024 Government and Ifac spar over how to spend projected windfall tax receiptsThe state’s budgetary watchdog has criticised the government’s plans for the €65 billion in budget surpluses expected over the next three years
Business Post's View Editorial: McGrath has it all to play for in first FF budget in over a decadeAhead of an election and as the frontrunner to be next leader of his party, the finance minister will have to tread carefully
budget 2024 Last budget before election creates irresistible temptation to spend, spend, spendThe desire to offset the overwhelming popularity of Sinn Féin makes it hard for government to listen to Eurogroup and Ifac calls for fiscal prudence
Budget 2024 USC to be cut as part of €11bn budget packageCutting the controversial charge has emerged as the preferred taxation option as Michael McGrath prepares to deliver Fianna Fáil’s first budget in 13 years in the finance portfolio
Business State to amend concrete levy to exclude precast after industry backlash Department of Finance had signalled that precast would be subject to 5 per cent levy but has completed a U-turn after concerns it would advantage Northern Irish firms
budget 2024 New review to determine make-up of energy supports for households and businesses in the BudgetThe Department of Public Expenditure has asked its officials to carry out a review of the energy supports ahead of the budget.
Economy Sharp drop in corporation tax receipts reflects ‘underlying vulnerabilities’ in public finances - finance ministersCorporation tax receipts are up 7.3 per cent on August 2023, despite a declining by €1 billion last month
Banking Consumer supports top the agenda of McGrath’s meeting with banks Finance minister has met with lenders to discuss how the sector can better support consumers struggling with high interest rates
Politics McGrath ‘reluctant’ to cap TD numbers as politicians await revised constituency boundariesElectoral Commission will publish recommended changes to constituency sizes and seats on Wednesday morning