Pharma giant Abbott using Irish ‘single-malt’ scheme to avoid tax on profits
Christian Aid charity says the company is transferring money from here to Malta
Government must act on tax loopholes exploited by multinationals, charity says
Call comes as investigation shows Abbott apparently using ‘Single Malt’-type structure
Charities call on Ireland to drop opposition to EU tax transparency rule
Measure would require multinationals to declare activities and tax paid
Complaint made against ESB over purchases of coal from Colombian mine
While the ESB has not imported coal from the Cerrejón mine since 2018, it has burnt the coal at its Moneypoint power plant since 2001
UN to examine whether Irish tax policy harms rights of children overseas
Review to examine if possible tax abuse by firms affects rights of minors in other states
Climate Bill a ‘significant milestone’ but firmer requirements needed, environment groups warn
New Bill sets course for ‘faster and fairer climate action’
Legislation to impose strict carbon-emission limits to be in place by Christmas
Bill will have far-reaching consequences on operation of every aspect of Irish economy
Tax avoidance weakens fight against Covid-19, charity claims
Christian Aid calls for wealth tax to aid developing nations combat pandemic
ESB called out for ‘contributing to human rights violations’
State electricity company imported coal from Carrejón mine in Colombia
Irish officials disregarded Dept of Foreign Affairs concerns over Ghana trade deal
Deal was ratified by the Oireachtas last year but awaits approval form the Ghanaian side
EU digital tax could be opposed on legal grounds, warns tax group
Irish Tax Institute also raises concern measure could be used to harmonise taxation
Citizens’ Assembly calls for more rigorous efforts to reduce plastic
Report outlines extra recommendations to the Government on tackling climate change
Ireland’s tax system undermining developing countries, warns aid agency
Christian Aid says impact of Irish tax laws on economies in developing world is significant
Radical research centre opened by UCD
‘We want to tackle difficult and relevant topics for business and society as a critical friend’
Global tax system still defective a year after Panama Papers
EU proposal to introduce public registers of company owners opposed by Ireland
World View: Ireland’s Apple windfall is developing world’s loss
Apple’s Irish HQ sees profits earned in vulnerable regions being sent to the State
Luxleaks: Former PwC employees Deltour and Halet given suspended sentences
French TV journalist Edouard Perrin acquitted of all charges
World leaders to discuss Panama Papers revelations
Irish experts among 300 who signed Oxfam letter ahead of anti-corruption London summit
EU defends confining new tax rules to big multinationals
Firms with revenues of over €750m would have to disclose details under proposed law
EU proposes major change in reporting by multinationals
Disclosure rules to apply for firms doing more than €750m of business in Europe
Panama Papers: charities call for action on tax avoidance
Ireland urged to do more to demonstrate commitment to tackling tax dodging
Opinion: EU Commission falls short on corporate tax avoidance
There is a moral and legal obligation for tax policies not to undermine developing countries
Alan Kelly praises ‘historic’ global climate deal
Minister for the Environment says he is proud of part he played in reaching agreement
COP21 deal hailed as overcoming ‘the impossible’
Reaction broadly positive as final agreement delayed after last-minute wrangling
Government warns EU against tougher tax rules
Michael Noonan welcomes plan but says EU should not attempt to go further
State to move on multinationals’ disclosure of tax data
Measures aimed at ensuring companies disclose more information to authorities
Irish tax policies criticised over impact on poor countries
UN special rapporteur says loopholes and schemes damage Ireland’s reputation
Workable global corporate tax solution is vital to modern business
Analysis: As technology and speed reshape trade, old rules stop making sense
Department of Finance enters ‘profit-shifting’ debate
Public consultation process aims to address issues about tax affairs of multinationals
Pharma giant Shire claims it’s no Starbucks when it comes to paying tax
Dublin-based drugs firm says it has no plans to move back to UK at present
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