Artificial intelligence report should be wake-up call for Coalition
AI is coming for Ireland’s workforce and that will have huge implications for the country’s future
Department of Finance
AI revolution to have severe effect on Irish economy with top-end job losses, report warns
AI set to hit up to 7% of jobs in short to medium term
Simon says save like the Swedes: How will the Government’s new savings plan work?
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Department of Education faces €500m deficit amid funding row
Minister for Public Expenditure drawing up proposals for levy on other departments to address underfunding
Solid tax trends will only increase demands on the Government for energy supports
Latest exchequer returns come ahead of real impact from Iran war
Government to meet oil reserves agency as Gulf war escalates
Exchequer returns show workers paid €8.7bn in income tax
New savings scheme will involve tax cuts for the rich paid for by rest of the population
If there were real competition here between banks, Irish depositors would be substantially better off
State investment scheme should not tax entry or transactions, says Ibec group
No capital gains tax will be applied to income from scheme, Ministers told
Policy action required to mitigate AI disruption in labour market, says Central Bank
Some 31% of the workforce could be highly exposed to ‘substitution risk’
Double fuel allowance, an excise duty cut and a haulier rebate to ease energy costs
Government ‘cannot shield people from the full impact of the war’, Coalition source says
CRH pursues change to financial reporting laws
Building materials giant seeks accounting guidelines changed for Irish firms with US reporting requirements
Simon Harris growing ‘more concerned’ about inflationary impact of war on Iran
Minister for Finance notes ‘serious peculiarities’ in pricing structures seen on fuel station forecourts as prices rise
Here are five ways we can help bring life back to our towns and cities
More than 100,000 homes could be created by converting old premises and promoting living over shops
Buoyant labour market keeps exchequer finances flowing
Government collects €2.9bn in income tax in February, 10% up on last year
AI is turning Ireland’s graduate recruitment market upside down
A recent single business analyst role attracted more than 2,000 applications
New tax break for apartments would cut costs by just 1%, officials warned Government
Department of Finance officials warned new corporation tax break could cost as much as €120m
New vape tax delivering less than half of ‘conservative’ Government projections
Trade body says self-assessment of vape tax liability ‘clearly not robust enough if returns are at such a shockingly low level’
Finance officials planning new Irish savings scheme to study models in Canada and Sweden
Tánaiste Simon Harris says aim is to allow people from all backgrounds to invest their savings
Ireland and younger workers ‘most exposed’ to AI impact on jobs
AI may have already influenced employment patterns in Ireland, with ‘at risk’ sectors experiencing weaker employment growth
Ireland’s ‘tax hedge’ set to continue
January’s exchequer returns indicate the Government started 2026 on positive note
The ‘revolving door’: former government advisers and what they did next
Many high-profile political aides have taken up lucrative post-government careers elsewhere
Government collects €8.5bn in tax in January as Christmas sales boost VAT
Department of Finance says January is generally the strongest VAT month as it encompasses Christmas trading period
Proposed interest tax reforms could hit competitiveness, accountants warn
Chartered Accountants Ireland has “some fundamental concerns” about mooted reforms to the tax system
Storm Chandra: Does climate change make small streams and more frequent flooding new risks?
As Johan Keating dragged sodden possessions from his home this week, the little river that trickled uneventfully through his life had left scars previously unimaginable
Trump’s Board of Peace a ‘complete oxymoron’ due to Putin presence, says Harris
Simon Harris does not see any scenario in which Ireland would join Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace
Taxpayers’ cash ‘not a solution for every problem’, Harris told by officials
Figures come from briefing material drawn up for Simon Harris on his appointment in December as Minister for Finance
Ireland to set out its stall for housing investment at real estate expo in France
Minister for Housing James Browne sending State delegation to ‘actively’ seek investment at MIPIM 2026
Finance committee votes against seeking Donohoe’s attendance over State’s €141.4m World Bank contribution
Opposition TDs claimed State paid €10 million more than requested seven months before former minister resigned to join the bank
Tens of thousands of mortgage holders failed to take up tax break worth up to €1,250
Officials believe uptake rate for scheme is only about 30 per cent
Six economic flashpoints to watch out for in 2026
From the US economy to an AI-fuelled bubble, there are pressure points that could yet become global crises
Revenue warned Government over controversial apartment VAT cut ahead of Budget 2026
Intention of lower 9% VAT rate was to encourage more apartment and was never expected to lead to reduced prices for the consumer
Department officials said budget VAT cut for hospitality would create ‘deadweight’ in sector
Budget submission said VAT cut would narrow tax base and come at a high ‘ongoing cost’ to Exchequer
Simon Harris stakes reputation on new spending strictures
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance promises fresh era of financial planning
Donohoe vetoed proposal to borrow €100m for military equipment under EU plan
Department of Defence believed there was agreement at ministerial adviser level for Ireland to seek money under EU loan scheme
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