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Michael McGrath sets up emergency group to monitor impact of Silicon Valley Bank collapse on Irish firms

The Minister for Finance said there is limited impact on the Irish financial system but that some companies may be affected

Government considers new state pension fund to absorb ‘windfall’ corporate tax receipts

The government has taken advice that over half of Ireland’s bumper corporate tax revenues could be windfall in nature and should not be committed into permanent spending

McGrath assessing small landlord tax breaks rejected by Donohoe last year

The now Minister for Public Expenditure rejected a range of proposals to stem the exodus of landlords from the market, just before the eviction ban last year

Martin’s momentum: the future of FF and the leader who has defied the rebels’ predictions

Fianna Fáil members are thinking about new leadership for the next election and potential off-ramps for Micheál Martin, but it’s hard to agitate against someone as personally popular as the current leader

McGrath will ‘continue to engage’ on ‘right to be forgotten’ laws

Fianna Fáil senator Catherine Ardagh seeks meeting with the Minister for Finance with the aim of rescheduling bill

How the Irish insurance industry is punishing cancer survivors

The insurance industry is pushing back against proposed laws that would stop cancer survivors having to disclose their medical history for financial products

Hey big spenders: political disquiet at large department spending without Dáil scrutiny

The state is spending a record €91 billion this year, but who is following the money?

Ireland’s public debt rises to €44,000 for every person in the country

Paying to finance the state’s debt will become increasingly expensive in the coming years

Businesses warned tomorrow is deadline day for Ireland’s energy support scheme

Companies which have been hit by significant energy price rises can apply to the initiative

Michael McGrath: Ireland and UK are determined to reach Brexit agreement

The finance minister has met with Jeremy Hunt, the British Chancellor, as hope grows for an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol

State housing body prioritises 3 bed homes for first-time buyers

Home Building Finance Ireland was set up after developers said access to finance was a major barrier to construction projects

Cost Of Living Crisis

Michael McGrath: Ireland set for a ‘short and shallow downturn’ in the coming months

Finance minister believes that there should be an economy recovery within months but warned that ‘uncertainty is exceptionally high’

Ian Guider: Are we getting value from the state’s hugely increased spending?

The coffers may be full, but Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe must ensure government departments come in on time and on budget, and deliver more efficient public services

Analysis: €10bn corporate tax bonanza turns up pressure for more energy crisis supports

While the windfall has shared up the state’s finances, officials are worried reliance on the money will lead to problems down the road

Planning system set for radical overhaul under new legislation

Consolidated Planning Bill aims to speed up An Bord Pleanála process and reduce the number of judicial review challenges

Paschal Donohoe submits candidacy for second term as Eurogroup president

Donohoe said on Monday he was committed to “further strengthening our banking union” at the helm of the informal group of 19 finance ministers

Sketch: Splutters among Sinn Féin backbenchers greet Dáil substitute Michael McGrath

The Minister for Public Expenditure deputised for the Taoiseach at Leader’s Questions

Behind the scenes of Budget 2023 with the ministers who shaped it

Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath detail the ‘intense discussions’ and midnight calls in the run up to this year’s budget as they worked to deal with the cost of living crisis

Few new services expected from €1.2bn health spend increase

Only €254 million will be spent on new measures, the rest will go to increases in delivering existing services

McGrath and Donohoe walk fine line between extravagance and prudence

The requirement for Covid-19 supports to stay in place for the best part of two-years shows the risk in Budget 2023’s provision for most inflation related measures to cease by the end of February