While Greece riots, Italy passes €47bn austerity plan
Europe’s financial worries deepen as Italy plans for more austerity measures to balance its budget.
View ArticleColumn: Want a simple way to recovery? Raise taxes for some of us
Many of us pay our way, but lucrative tax breaks for some mean our government takes in far less than others. This has to end if we want a secure future, writes Anne Costello.
View ArticleNoonan defends Finance Bill measures for foreign skilled workers
The Minister for Finance says that the new Special Assignee Relief Programme will only apply to people whose skills are not available in Ireland.
View ArticleColumn: Reasons for making childcare tax-deductible are solid...
…So why is the Department of Finance dragging its heels on figuring out that this policy would be cash-positive for the State, asks independent TD Stephen Donnelly.
View ArticleJunior doctors won't bother staying in Ireland unless tax breaks are introduced
Students on the Graduate Entry Programme are required to pay full fees of up to €16,000 per year.
View ArticleOpinion: Not enough focus on tax policy that could lead to sustained recovery
Substantive tax policy incentives are needed to boost employment – it’s only through such policies that low and middle income earners will see improvement.
View Article'Young and active farmers' will benefit from today's Budget
New measures will target the long-term leasing of land.
View ArticleExplainer: What is this 'knowledge box' and why does Ireland want to get one?
Michael Noonan wants more companies to invest their money in Ireland.
View ArticleEnda Kenny says more tax cuts are on the way
He also ruled out going into coalition with Fianna Fáil or Sinn Féin.
View ArticleVaradkar: ‘Childcare tax breaks for parents not being ruled out’
The health minister said that it would be an election issue.
View Article'Landlords could soon be tax-free': TD claims new Finance Bill will drive up...
Stephen Donnelly said elements of the Finance Bill will benefit landlords with large portfolios.
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