18 arrested as part of Garda operation to protect politicians
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Paschal Donohoe
The latest news, analysis, and comment on Paschal Donohoe, the Minister for Finance and a Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central
Ireland must ramp up incentives for computer chip industry, says Intel
Seen & Heard: McKillen and Qatari sheikh’s mediation; Xerotech saftey concerns; Glenveagh set for crunch talks over north Dublin site
Any reduction in EU-US trade would result in job losses and higher global prices, Paschal Donohoe says
Donohoe claims US president’s comments have ‘consequences’, and he profoundly disagrees with Trump’s analysis of recent events in Europe
Insurers say Storm Éowyn claims could hit €300m
Almost 24,000 claims have been filed to date in what is now likely to be the most costly weather event this century
Jonathan Sumption’s The Challenges of Democracy: Strong arguments on the political consent required to maintain order
Sumption’s achievements in the UK Supreme Court and work on the history of the Hundred Years’ War inform this timely collection
Possible tax breaks for property development not discussed at ministerial meeting on housing
Government preparing to agree additional €450 million in capital funding for housing sector
Fianna Fáil interventions on housing prompt puzzlement in Fine Gael
Mood ahead of first Cabinet housing subcommittee more taut than might have been expected, following interventions by Taoiseach Micheál Martin
If a 9% VAT rate is so important to viability of hospitality sector, why wait until next January to introduce it?
Government now accepts sector needs support but that will only be forthcoming next year
Donohoe opposed to return of ‘harmful’ tax breaks for property developers
Previous ‘costly’ tax incentive schemes should not be considered, Minister for Finance says
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil divided over proposed tax breaks for developers to boost supply of homes
Simon Harris warns over failed policies of the past, but Micheál Martin’s party wants drastic action to meet housing targets
Economy at risk from ‘uncertain’ outlook and tariff threats, briefing document warns
Department of Finance note says there is ‘no case’ for continuation of once-off cost-of-living payments
Pending 9% VAT rate for food and catering sectors to cost €675m
Licensed Vintners Association is pressing for cut to come in on budget day rather the following January 1st
Tánaiste says it was ‘appropriate’ that senator resigned Fine Gael whip after arrest
Circumstances that led to Martin Conway’s resignation were distressing and there will be ‘a full investigation’, Simon Harris says
Civil servants’ union aims to stop department ‘solo runs’ on hybrid working
Minister says increased office attendance is needed for sufficient ‘in-person interaction with colleagues’
Nama earns €80m profit in nine months
State agency, preparing to wind down, has generated €48 billion to date
Government’s tax take surges to €10bn in January
Apple tax money and Christmas VAT receipts boost public finances
State-owned ISIF launches new energy transition fund with Schroders Greencoat
Fund will seek to invest “in a number of projects” of Ireland, with a focus on greenfield new build projects.
Insurers told they must handle Storm Éowyn claims surge quickly and fairly
Dáil is expected to hear statements on the State’s response to the storm this week if a row over speaking time can be resolved
Eleven politicians get combined payments of €25,500 to improve security at homes or offices
Security allowance scheme was overhauled in late 2024 to increase cap from €5,000 amid continued concern over safety of TDs and senators
State sells more AIB shares as bailout recovery reaches €17.9bn, with full exit in sight
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe sold a 5% in the bank late on Monday evening at €5.60 per share to stock market investors
State expected to exit AIB by mid-year as it seeks to sell another 5% stake
Latest share sale plan would reduce the State’s holding in AIB to 12.5 per cent
Dunnes Stores buys Lucan shopping centre for reported €38m
Seen & Heard: Patrick Collison’s US election donations, Bartra’s refinancing, Hays jobs to go, Donohoe’s bid for third Eurogroup term, Tesco boss on Trump
Paschal Donohoe: As international risks heighten we must continue to run budget surpluses
Stability was obviously absent in our parliamentary business last Wednesday. But the recognition of the value of stability was present in our election results and in the formation of a new Government
The Irish Times view on the new Government: new cabinet, old energy
As so often in politics, many ministers have been appointed not on the basis of ability or record, but due to where they live or how many votes they won
Who’s in the Cabinet? All the Ministers appointed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and their roles
Simon Harris takes Foreign Affairs, while Helen McEntee moves to Education, making way for Jim O’Callaghan at Justice
Chaos in the Dáil - as it happened: McDonald accuses Government of ‘incredible arrogance’ as Opposition says it will not back down over speaking demands
What was essentially a pro forma day has descended into a fiasco
A large sale of AIB shares will be tempting for new Coalition
AIB seen by analysts as one of the most exposed large lenders across Europe
‘It has been intense’: Inside the room of Government formation
Across the different parties and groups, more than 20 negotiators have been working hard to hammer out a deal
Coalition talks: Agreement close on programme for government, with possible junior ministry for Healy-Raes
Fianna Fáil likely to get Department of Justice, with Dublin TD Jim O’Callaghan among names floated for the ministerial role
Intensive government coalition talks to get under way today
Regional Independent group and two Healy-Rae brothers set to join new government if negotiations are successful
Government submits second payment request under EU’s post-pandemic recovery fund
December 2024 request for €115.5 million in grants is contingent on a series of performance targets
Martin and Harris must now jettison the frothy promises and focus on the essentials
Tony Blair had it right when he said manifestos and campaign promises are ‘a guide to winning but they’re an unsuitable guide to governing, except in describing what you hope will happen’
Minister says he faced ‘extraordinary’ lobbying over legislation to reform rules on gambling
Bookmakers told Government about concerns some pubs were permitting black-market betting
New government unlikely to be formed before Dáil returns on January 22nd
Government formation talks to ‘intensify’ in new year but sources say ratification will take time
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