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The near-term economic outlook is clouded in uncertainty, says Paschal Donohoe

Economy strong but 'dark clouds on horizon' - Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris has warned that while the country is in a healthy economic space there are dark clouds on the horizon.

Business • 16 Jun

Taoiseach Simon Harris said the Irish economy and the public finances are in good health (file image)

Cost-of-living 'must be a focus' of Budget 2025 - Harris

Cost-of-living measures "must once again be a focus" for Budget 2025, Taoiseach Simon Harris has said.

Ireland • 27 May 24

The CEO of the Irish Exporters Association said businesses are not prepared for the level of detailed change which will be needed to adapt to climate targets

Govt and business need to engage on climate change

A new social contract, a fairer taxation system, a universal healthcare system and more action on climate change were all raised as part of discussions on the second day of the National Economic Dialogue.

Business • 29 Jun 21

Patricia King, general secretary, Irish Congress of Trade Unions

Essential workers should be paid a decent wage - ICTU

The pandemic revealed the workers who are now considered essential, and they should be paid a decent wage, according to the general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Patricia King.

Business • 29 Jun 21

Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe said that by the end of this year, the national debt will be close to €0.25 trillion

Level of spending during Covid not sustainable - Martin

The Taoiseach has said the level of spending by the Government during the Covid-19 pandemic, is "not sustainable" and must "move to the next stage".

Business • 28 Jun 21

A no-deal Brexit will only ever be a British choice, Leo Varadkar said today

Economy could contract in no-deal Brexit - Varadkar

The economy could suddenly contract if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal - a prospect that has become more likely, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

Brexit • 26 Jun 19

Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe has said he was committed to personal tax reform

Donohoe repeats Government's 0.1% deficit target

The Finance Minister has reiterated that the Government was targeting a deficit of no more than 0.1% in the Budget.

Business • 28 Jun 18

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said that Ireland has not received sufficient credit for measures it had taken to address tax reform

Donohoe repeats commitment to corporation tax rate

The Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said the Government's commitment to the 12.5% corporation tax rate remains "steadfast" and will not change.

Business • 27 Jun 18

Ibec is calling on the Government to address competitive pressures for indigenous companies

Budget urged to focus on supports for indigenous firms

Business representative group Ibec has called on the Government to increase supports for indigenous business in the Budget.

Business • 27 Jun 18

Leo Varadkar said the reform of healthcare was 'the biggest public service challenge'

Taoiseach says not all budget expectations can be met

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned that while the economy is powering ahead, the external landscape is becoming more challenging, downside risks are increasing and not all budgetary expectations can be met.

Ireland • 27 Jun 18

Paschal Donohoe said eliminating the need to borrow next year, while reducing debt is 'so important'

Govt resources to be split 2-1 between investment & tax

Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has said any additional resources that become available to the Government will be made available on a two-to-one split, between additional investment and a smaller portion going into taxation.

Business • 29 Jun 17

Leo Varadkar said that Brexit is taking up an 'enormous amount' of Government time

Taoiseach wants better value for voted budget spending

The Taoiseach has said that with unemployment close to 6%, Government labour policy will increasingly focus on increasing workforce participation.

Business • 28 Jun 17

National Economic Dialogue