Paschal Donohoe

Sinn Féin describes action as ‘tone deaf’

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Minister’s proposals on bonuses and lifting of pay caps at banks stretch what is within the Government’s gift

Minister to propose lifting pay caps at Bank of Ireland, in which the State no long holds any shares, and put AIB and PTSB on the same path

Role is highly influential in decision making among EU countries, particularly in times of economic trouble

As a wealthy state and a net contributor to the EU, prudence is clearly in our best interest – but our political leaders appear determined to say nothing

Minister says he set expectations during first term in post and worked ‘very hard’ to deliver them

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Ireland’s influence at the very top of the EU is maintained as minister follows Juncker’s lead

Re-election seems certain after no other candidates declared before deadline

Move follows European Commission approval of scheme

Belgium and the Netherlands have publicly backed Mr Donohoe’s candidacy although rivals could emerge in coming days

On the Money: New cap on cost of credit and timely advice from Revenue to avoid unexpected additional taxes and charges

‘Top 25% of earners pay 80% of income tax’, committee told

Donohoe tells finance committee that the cost of the scheme in terms of tax forgone was €5.5m

Minister says some companies’ conduct fell ‘far short’ of what is expected