Finance European Central Bank president says ‘digital euro’ is needed but will never replace cashChristine Lagarde said a digital currency would protect European resilience and end reliance on outside digital payment methods
Finance Paschal Donohoe calls for digital euro roll out to boost EU single market The digital euro would be an electronic equivalent to cash, giving people an additional choice about how to pay
BP Exclusive McGrath assessing small landlord tax breaks rejected by Donohoe last yearThe 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
Tax Comment: Ireland’s tolerance of tax loopholes causes serious harm to poor countriesNobel Prize-winning economists have said the country’s opposition to reforming the international system is ‘a success for Ireland, a loss for the rest of the world’
Economy ‘Inflation peak is now behind us’ as EU to avoid technical recessionPaschal Donohoe, the Minister for Public Expenditure and president of the Eurogroup, is in Brussels today to chair the meeting of Eurogroup finance ministers, where the European Commission’s Winter Forecast will be discussed
Politics How the Irish insurance industry is punishing cancer survivorsThe insurance industry is pushing back against proposed laws that would stop cancer survivors having to disclose their medical history for financial products
Politics Analysis: Third attempt at explaining ‘Postergate’ may finally ease pressure on DonohoeThe Minister for Public Expenditure is aiming to shake off a controversy over corporate donations to Fine Gael
Politics Michael Stone’s ‘unauthorised corporate donation’ to Fine Gael to be refundedPaschal Donohoe said the donation returns he made in 2016 and 2020 ‘were believed to be accurate’
Politics Michael Stone resigns from state roles after admitting he helped Paschal Donohoe with posters in 2020Businessman said he had mistakenly told Donohoe that he had not provided assistance with postering in the 2020 election
Politics Donohoe to make second Dáil statement as postering controversy rumbles onFine Gael ministers are hopeful that the intervention will finally put an end to the controversy – but opposition TDs will be keen to apply maximum pressure
Politics Donohoe to make further statement on postering expensesFine Gael determined not to allow Donohoe to be pushed out of office over failing to disclose matter to Sipo
The Last Post Matt Cooper: Free GP care proposal raises issues of practicality over costThe price of extending free doctor visits to all citizens is estimated at €880 million a year, but there are bigger questions around GP shortages, pay rates and financial responsibility
Politics Elaine Byrne: The ‘rainy day’ Fine Gael is saving for is here – it’s called the housing crisisHousing has already cost the government two ministers, and there is every chance that it will cause further instability in the months ahead
Politics Donohoe reveals businessman who paid for his postering donated further €1,700 to Fine GaelThe Minister for Public Expenditure sold party raffle tickets to Michael Stone, a board member of the Land Development Agency, in 2020 and 2021
Politics Paschal Donohoe to face opposition in Dáil over election expenses controversyThe Fine Gael minister admitted to not declaring expenses worth just over €1,000
Comment Pat Rabbitte: Donohoe’s undeclared donation is ‘only a cat on the field of play’ compared to Ireland’s corrupt pastThose seeking to exaggerate the importance of an undeclared campaign donation of around €1,000 to Paschal Donohoe seem to have no awareness of how far we have come on issues of ethics and probity
Politics Analysis: Donohoe row could finally drive ethics overhaul for politicians stalled since 2015A failure to declare postering work during the last general election has put the Fine Gael minister in unfamiliar territory - at the centre of a major political controversy
Economics 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
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
Banking Government report proposed €3m salary cap for bankersThe Korn Ferry report, commissioned by Paschal Donohoe in 2018, recommended higher salaries, bonuses of up to €20,000 and the reinstatement of a range of staff benefits and incentive awards
