Taoiseach Micheal Martin says he prefers energy credits to price caps as he outlines how Government will tackle crisis 'There are huge questions around the cap' Irish Mirror · Sep 13, 2022
Irish coalition to discuss Eurogroup chief conundrum, deputy prime minister says Ireland's deputy prime minister said on Friday that coalition leaders will shortly discuss how Dublin might remain as chair of the influential Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers ahead of a cabinet reshuffle. Reuters · Sep 9, 2022
'Unconscionable and wrong' that businesses could close as energy firms' profits surge, says Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe 'Any decisions that Europe or Ireland makes has three policies that we have to consider' Irish Mirror · Sep 2, 2022
Paschal Donohoe promises Budget 2023 will help with spiralling gas and electric bills The measures brought in by the Budget will be similar to some of the initiatives introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic Dublin Live · Sep 2, 2022
UK government's approach to Brexit left us 'all screwed', says unionist former Justice Minister The former Justice Minister is among several ex-ministers who have shared their candid experiences of Stormont power-sharing Belfast Live · Sep 2, 2022
Budget 2023 update: Social welfare changes, Child Benefit boost, housing tax break and more to be considered The Government is considering a range of new measures aimed at tackling rising inflation in the hopes of bringing some relief to those currently struggling Irish Mirror · Aug 28, 2022
Budget 2023: How much more money could I have in my pocket? The Budget in September is expected to focus on middle and lower income earners who have been worst affected by the rising rate of inflation Dublin Live · Aug 25, 2022
I earn between €35k and €50k - what might Budget 2023 have for me? Supports are expected to focus on middle and lower income earners who have been worst affected by the rising rate of inflation Irish Mirror · Aug 24, 2022
Budget 2023 update - social welfare hikes, €500 energy payment and other measures under consideration Among the measures under consideration is an energy payment of up to €500, a once-off double Child Benefit payment in December and a boost to social welfare payments Irish Mirror · Aug 23, 2022
All we know about Budget 2023 so far – Social Welfare changes, Child Benefit boost and extra €1,000 Among these new measures under consideration is a double child allowance payment for December, an energy credit, a boost to social welfare payments and the introduction of a new tax bracket Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022
Thousands could receive double child benefit payment of €280 as part of cost of living package Parents with two children could receive €560 while a family with three children is eligible to receive €840 if the Government agrees to the policy Dublin Live · Aug 14, 2022
Thousands could see once-off double Child Benefit payment of €280 in huge boost Those in receipt of a child benefit payments could be in line for a €280 one-off payment if they have one child or €560 if they have two Irish Mirror · Aug 13, 2022
Budget 2023: Tanaiste Leo Varadkar confirms tax change could be on the way in good news for many We're starting to get a few hints from the Government about what might be in store for next month's Budget, the latest of which came from Leo Varadkar on Wednesday. Irish Mirror · Aug 11, 2022
Government could cut excise duty of beer and wine to help cost of living crisis The plan is one of a number of options in the Tax Strategy Report, prepared by economists at the Department of Finance for minister Paschal Donohoe. Irish Mirror · Aug 11, 2022
Dublin Live · Jul 20, 2022 Almost 500,000 workers could be due tax refund after paying an extra €600 The news comes as nearly 500,000 overpaid a total of €300 million in tax last year
Irish Mirror · Jul 20, 2022 Almost half a million workers could be due refund after paying €600 too much tax The news comes as nearly 500,000 overpaid a total of €300 million in tax last year
Irish Mirror · Jul 19, 2022 Flogas introduce prise rice of up to 20% as customers hit by another hike amid cost of living crisis It's the sixth time since the start of 2021 that the company has raised prices, with the latest hike seeing the average gas bill go up by €30
Irish Mirror · Jul 14, 2022 Russia switching off gas to Europe presents 'severe' risk to Ireland Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the 'global economic shock' caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has 'rapidly' changed Ireland’s economic context
Irish Mirror · Jul 14, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war sends shockwaves through Ireland's economy and could have 'severe' consequences Paschal Donohoe, the Finance Minister, said the war could cause further economic woes for Ireland
Irish Mirror · Jul 5, 2022 Budget 2023 'will balance helping people with protecting economy', says Paschal Donohoe The Finance Minister refused to predict that the Budget would increase people’s living standards, stating that the economic outlook was currently too uncertain
Irish Mirror · Jul 4, 2022 Budget 2023: Cut in VAT on gas and electricity 'to be extended past October' Ministers have agreed to bring the Budget forward to September 27 - two weeks earlier than expected
Dublin Live · Jun 30, 2022 Health experts warn of another Covid wave as hospitals under pressure The HSE also warned of increased pressures on hospital services as almost 600 staff members in acute hospital settings have tested positive in the last week
Dublin Live · Jun 25, 2022 Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe warns of recession risk “We’ve acknowledged that recession is a risk"
Irish Mirror · Jun 24, 2022 Recession Ireland: Fresh updates on if country is headed for economic disaster Earlier this week, the government confirmed that it is unlikely that additional measures to tackle the increase in inflation would be introduced before Budget 2023 in October
Irish Mirror · Jun 24, 2022 Top minister warns recession is looming in Ireland as Taoiseach offers update on crisis Paschal Donohoe has for the first time used the 'R' word in relation to the cost of living crisis