The Irish Times

No guarantee raising pension age would breach deficit, says Naughten

Oireachtas committee chair defends report recommeding qualifying age remain at 66

Wed Feb 02 2022 - 11:49

Cliff Taylor: Pandemic boom gives Ireland precious room for manoeuvre

Economic rebound gives Government scope to deal with persistent Covid uncertainty

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 02:00

Paschal Donohoe confident Omicron won’t derail euro zone recovery

Economies have increasingly shown ability to limit damage, Eurogroup head says

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 16:26

Cliff Taylor: Anglo collapse taught us one lesson we can’t ever forget

The interlinked story of Anglo and the financial crash have a vital pointer

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 02:00

Cliff Taylor: Don’t believe the promises that your taxes will be cut

Any tax changes in the budget will be no more than fiddling at the edges

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 02:00

Ifac’s criticism and the Government shoulder-shrugging response

Council launches another attack on Government’s budgetary projections

Thu Sept 16 2021 - 05:45

Those in Ireland who depart from consensus are often isolated and ignored

Whether on efficacy of vaccines or economic management, dissent can show its worth

Fri Dec 04 2020 - 05:44

Institutional investors will play key role in kickstarting economy

Construction is aided by investors drawn by stability and close government co-operation

Mon Jun 08 2020 - 04:41

Coronavirus: 18 more deaths reported in State bringing total to 1,102

Nursing home patients with Covid-19 less likely to be hospitalised for treatment, figures show

Mon Apr 27 2020 - 20:03

Fintan O’Toole: Ten big questions for incoming politicians

In choosing a government, we should think of the major challenges between now and 2025

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Sinn Féin says Brexit cannot be used as Budget excuse

Government indicates social welfare increases will be lower than previous years

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 09:23

Fintan O’Toole: It is time for a children’s budget

No Child 2020: Nothing could be more financially prudent than eliminating child poverty

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 06:00

The Irish Times view on the summer economic statement: preparing for a no-deal Brexit

Paschal Donohoe is trying to walk a line between two possible outcomes: continuing strong growth and the shock of a no-deal Brexit

Tue Jun 25 2019 - 20:00

Donohoe torn between need for thrift and temptation to spend

Government rattled by criticism of reckless spending, but shouldn’t shoot the messenger

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 02:16

Government funding commitments leave hole in budget figures, FF claims

Taoiseach rejects claim that commitments have been made for €4 billion in spending it does not have

Tue May 21 2019 - 21:49

Fianna Fáil calls on watchdog to investigate big projects

Fine Gael accused of dishonesty over spending on big projects

Mon May 20 2019 - 06:18

International tax reform could cost State €3bn, conference told

Loss would be incurred due to OECD reform process

Tue Apr 30 2019 - 17:35

Fianna Fáil backs approach of Irish Fiscal Advisory Council

Ireland needs to adopt a prudent approach and work towards ending deficits in advance of inevitable downturn, says McGrath

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 21:29

Large multinationals make up only fraction of real economy

Corporation tax receipts are skewed by big firms but influence on exports overstated

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 03:09

Paschal Donohoe insists Ireland is not ‘world’s biggest tax haven’

Report finds more multinational profits moved through Republic than Caribbean

Wed Jun 13 2018 - 18:16

Fiscal watchdog to warn about overheating the economy

Fiscal Advisory Council to recommend paying down debt and making economy resilient

Wed Jun 13 2018 - 01:00

The Irish Times view on budget planning: Dangers on the horizon

It would be wrong to squander all of the progress made since the crash in a give-away budget

Fri Jun 08 2018 - 00:05

Seen & heard: Three owner buys Eir HQ and Central Bank’s Brexit warnings

Fulfil row nears settlement and M&S braces for disappointing results this week

Sun May 20 2018 - 13:42

AIB’s housing report more about boosting profit than solving crisis

Majority State-owned bank suggests list of measures that hark back to Celtic Tiger era

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 06:13

Varadkar warns of consequences if wages grow too fast in 2018

Ireland’s competitiveness could be damaged and economic growth undermined, says Taoiseach

Wed Dec 27 2017 - 01:00

Government ‘may be underestimating impact of hard Brexit’

Fiscal watchdog warns of more negative and persistent impact on Irish economy

Wed Dec 06 2017 - 16:31

Cantillon: Donald Trump’s tax changes could benefit Ireland

Tax receipts show dangerous reliance on small number of multinationals

Tue Dec 05 2017 - 06:30

Multinationals must pay more tax, Micheál Martin warns

Fianna Fáil leader says firms have to contribute more to society after Paradise Papers

Sun Nov 12 2017 - 21:37

Builders ‘can’t make viable profit’ on €320,000 apartments

Government report sought industry group input, who say housing estates only marginally viable

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 12:33

Fiscal Advisory Council’s timely warning

Budget 2018 must stick within EU rules and allow for Brexit having a greater impact than anticipated

Thu Sept 07 2017 - 00:02

Cliff Taylor: No easy targets for Budget tax hikes

PAYE tax credit change would put higher earners in the firing line

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 09:59

Fiscal council warns that Brexit effect may be ‘harsher’ than expected

Independent body urges Government there is only room for ‘moderate’ tax cuts in budget

Tue Sept 05 2017 - 10:08

Varadkar seeks to spend part of €3bn ‘rainy day’ fund on infrastructure

Money diverted as first of new policies in 10-year capital investment programme

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 01:17

Wage growth is good for society, Paschal Donohoe says

Minister also warns about significant economic risks ahead

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 21:34