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Minister for Finance statement on Tax Policy measures to reduce the cost of electricity
The Minister states: The Government are conscious of the implications of energy costs for all sectors of society. Electricity and gas...
13 minutes ago2 min read
Minister for Finance statement on the Funds Sector 2030
The Minister states: The Funds Review recommendations on the taxation of investment funds and life assurance policies. As you are aware,...
39 minutes ago1 min read
Minister for Finance statement on the review of the help to buy scheme
The Minister states: The Help to Buy incentive, is a scheme to assist first-time purchasers with the deposit they need to buy or build a...
1 hour ago1 min read
Minister for Finance statement on the Government Surplus for 2025
The Minister states: My Department is projecting a general Government surplus of € 8.7 billion in 2025. This surplus is heavily dependant...
16 hours ago2 min read
Minister for Finance statement on Postal Orders as a means of Payment
The Minister states: Maintaining a variety of payment options in the State is important for the economy and for ensuring the financial...
2 days ago1 min read
Minister for Finance statement on Insurance Companies increased profits for multiple consecutive years
The Minister states: I recognise the concerns on profitability levels in certain segments of the market. Structural reform and ensuring...
2 days ago2 min read
Minister for Finance statement on Help-To-Buy scheme Claims in Kilkenny since 2020
The Minister states: The Help to Buy incentive, is a scheme to assist first-time purchasers with the deposit they need to buy or build a...
3 days ago1 min read
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform statement on the Infrastructure Task Force efforts to combat Delays and Cost Overruns
The Minister states: In line with the commitments made in the programme for Government, I recently announced a series of actions to...
3 days ago2 min read
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform statement on the current progress of the National Development Plan
The Minister states: The programme for Government sets out the clear ambition to prioritise the delivery of transformative, critical and...
3 days ago2 min read
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform statement on the Increase of Public Expenditure to date in 2025 compared with this time in 2024
The Minister states: Budget 20 25 , announced by Government last October, set-out a planned gross expenditure envelope of €105.4bn. This...
3 days ago2 min read
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform statement on the use of AI in the Public Sector
The Minister states: My department recently published the ‘Guidelines for the Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in the Public...
4 days ago2 min read
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform statement on the work the new Infrastructure Task Force will be undertaking
The Minister states: I launched the new accelerating infrastructure task force on Friday 16 May. At the task force's first meeting, the...
4 days ago2 min read
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform statement on the progress of the State Data Centre
The Minister states: The Government data centre initiative is led by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, OGCIO, a...
4 days ago2 min read
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform statement on Pay Incentives for Public Sector workers to combat Recruitment and Retention issues
The Minster states: A broad range of factors influence staff recruitment and retention. As a result of Ireland's significant economic...
4 days ago2 min read
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform statement on Privatisation and Outsourcing of Public Services
The Minister states: My Department works to serve the country, its people and the Government by delivering well-managed and well-targeted...
5 days ago2 min read
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform statement on Reforming the OPW
The Minister states: The publication of the internal audit report by the OPW, following the review of projects costing €500,000 and under...
5 days ago1 min read
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform statement on Departmental staffing within the new Infrastructure Division
The Minister states: The programme for Government significantly expanded my Department’s work on infrastructure and included the...
5 days ago2 min read
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform statement on Childcare Services
The Minister states: I have established the accelerating infrastructure task force to support the immediate work programme of the new...
5 days ago2 min read
Minister for Finance statement on Israeli Bonds
The Minister states: the Central Bank does not sell or oversee the sale of Israeli bonds. It is important to be clear as to the role of...
7 days ago2 min read
Minister for Rural and Community Development statement on Rural Depopulation and encouragement of young people to live in rural areas
The Minister states: Our Rural Future is the whole-of-government policy for sustainable rural development. It seeks to ensure that all...
Jun 72 min read
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