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Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says high corporate tax receipts create 'artificially benign picture' of Ireland's finances

'In a world that has become so susceptible to unforeseen shocks, it is even more important that we prepare now for the risks that we know are ahead'

Irish Mirror · Jun 20, 2022

GAA fans being fleeced for €167 for hostel bunkbed in Dublin, Dail hears

TDs and Senators slammed hoteliers and accused them of 'price gouging' and 'extortionate room charging' which amounted to 'economic treason'

Irish Mirror · Jun 15, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin hints Ireland will extend Russian Ambassador's visa

There have been repeated calls on the Government to expel Yury Filatov as a result of Russia’s barbaric war in Ukraine

Irish Mirror · May 13, 2022

Government confirms thousands of Irish households to get extra €100 payment next month

The temporary cut in VAT on fuel bills from 13.5% to 9% will begin on May 1 and last until 31 October.

Irish Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Paschal Donhoe warns energy prices could increase further but says Government are 'well aware'

Paschal Donohoe told Claire Byrne that the Government would not be caught out if counter-sanctions were introduced, or if the price of energy, oil and gas was to rise again.

Irish Mirror · Mar 25, 2022

Government doing 'all they can' to stop energy bills rising as Finance Minister defends action

Paschal Donohoe noted that he 'accepted' that it wouldn't be enough for everyone.

Irish Mirror · Mar 16, 2022

Irish finance minister expects EU to agree further sanctions against Russia

Paschal Donohoe said current measures against Russia are ‘undermining’ or may stop the ability of the Russian economy to fund the ‘murderous war’.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022

Forcing Ireland's banks to pay €150m levy could lead to higher costs for consumers, Department of Finance warns

Officials said that maintaining annual income from the levy as KBC and Ulster Bank departed the Irish market would leave AIB, Bank of Ireland, and Permanent TSB to foot the full bill

Irish Mirror · Mar 12, 2022

Excise duty cut on petrol and diesel to remain until August as government confirms start date

Cabinet Ministers will hold an incorporeal meeting to sign off on the measure on Wednesday morning and it will be announced by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe

Irish Mirror · Mar 9, 2022

Covid-19 pandemic not 'fully behind us' but Ireland and EU seeing signs of recovery, says Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe

'However, if this pandemic has taught us anything, it is the need to acknowledge uncertainty and uncertainty is associated with changing health and economic conditions'

Irish Mirror · Feb 24, 2022