The Irish Times

If we want to continue as an investment hub we have to get climate right

Decarbonisation is an economic and environmental imperative. Carbon budgets are just as important as the October fiscal budget

Mon May 23 2022 - 05:00

‘It’s going to be very challenging,’ Martin tells Dublin Climate Summit

Climate change calls for ‘relentless focus’ and ‘shared acceptance’, says Taoiseach

Thu May 12 2022 - 21:16

Cliff Taylor: Who will pay the massive bill for climate transition?

The Climate Action Plan makes no specific commitment of additional State spending but make no mistake, more cash will be needed

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 02:00

Irish tourism officials in chase for €1bn of global conference business

Fáilte Ireland hosts first major event in Dublin since latest easing of restrictions

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 17:00

Summary: Fianna Fáil general election report reveals where party went wrong

Lack of identity emerges as one of the most worrying issues for party to deal with

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 11:30

Circus owners fear the big top might fold for good

Circus families say they are being unfairly treated when it comes to Covid-19 supports

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 18:00

Stubborn Covid figures mean further tension between Nphet and Government expected

Politicians’ aim to unlock society will not match public health advice with disease’s downward trajectory no longer in place

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 15:29

FG and FF go cap in hand to others to form government

Broad strokes of framework document leave ample room for other parties to add in details

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 07:31

Donohoe rebuilds his reputation for prudence

Ministers took time to realise Donohoe was serious about tightening expenditure

Tue Oct 08 2019 - 21:20

John FitzGerald: Congestion charges may be the fairest way to tax road users

In the next few years, we will need to commit to a new tax regime for road transport

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 04:05

Competitive strategy for SME sector a national Brexit imperative

Level of support for entrepreneurs and risk investment should exceed that available elsewhere

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 12:00

Q&A: What the motor tax changes could mean for you

How current motorists, new car buyers and those importing from the UK will be affected

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 11:02

Children’s hospital fiasco a lesson in cost control for slow learners

Independent economic appraisal of State spending projects needed

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 01:00

Government to oversee consultation process on carbon tax

Move follows publication of cross-party report on climate change action

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 19:28

FF to push Government on slow progress in tackling housing crisis

Move comes as party prepares to decide on confidence and supply deal extension

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 01:00

Programmes offering graduates a route into industry

Graduates are well-positioned for jobs in policy, research, business and administration in the public and private sectors

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 13:37

Donohoe seeks to keep a lid on expenditure ahead of tight budget

Minister for Finance has €800m for new spending and tax cuts

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 01:00

Divisions over health funding have delayed response to Sláintecare report

There is nervousness in Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure about potential escalation of costs under the plan

Tue Jul 03 2018 - 01:54

Proposed Oireachtas climate change committee to be discussed

Secretaries general would have to account for department’s delivery on climate change

Wed Jun 13 2018 - 07:25

The making of Paschal Donohoe

Inside Politics: Even those in Fianna Fáil grudgingly acknowledge the Minister’s political skills

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 08:58

Leo Varadkar: ‘I was elected to lead but I promise to serve’

The Taoiseach promotes a new generation of Fine Gael as he reshuffles his Cabinet

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 07:47

Varadkar may merge departments if elected taoiseach

Minister considers combining portfolios of finance and public expenditure if FG leadership bid successful

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42

Government to establish commission over injury awards

Cabinet to consider 33 recommendations in bid to force down insurance premiums

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 01:00

Group calls for review into spiralling insurance costs

Cost of Insurance Working Group sets out recommendations for Minister for Finance

Mon Nov 21 2016 - 17:45

How long must Setanta claimants wait for compensation?

Liquidation process to yield 30% of 1,700 potential claims

Wed Jul 20 2016 - 11:18

AIB recruits Colin Hunt and promotes Donal Galvin ahead of IPO

The State plans to sell 25% of AIB on the stock markets in Dublin and London in 2017

Tue May 31 2016 - 01:02

Charity proposes new plan to solve housing crisis

A forum on the crisis hosted by Minister Alan Kelly crisis is taking place in Dublin on Thursay

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 10:14

Waterford Crystal workers have still not got their pensions

Minister says arrangements being finalised to make payments to families

Wed Nov 11 2015 - 22:14

Kenny’s standing has suffered after election climbdown

With the prospect of an open breach with Labour threatening the Coalition’s key message of stability, Kenny backed down

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00

Coalition aims to take IFSC to next level with revised financial services strategy

Government’s updated strategy aims to add 10,000 jobs to Dublin ’s international financial hub

Fri Feb 06 2015 - 01:45

Little appetite for sale of Government’s Aer Lingus share

Taoiseach says in Dáil that connectivity and jobs would have to be fully taken into account

Wed Jan 28 2015 - 01:00

Leo Varadkar’s abortion comments a clear attempt to cause upheaval in Fine Gael

Leo Varadkar’s skill as a politician may be tempting him to be too ambitious

Thu Dec 18 2014 - 11:01

Ministers reassuring key foreign firms on closure of ‘Double Irish’

Budget measures including new foreign direct investment incentives discussed

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 09:11

New strategy for IFSC to be ready in first quarter of 2015

The IFSC has dropped from 10th to 70th since 2009 in the Global Financial Centres Index

Fri Sept 26 2014 - 01:50