Ireland’s new savings scheme: what’s an ISK anyway and how does it work?
Government weighing different models as it tries to encourage savers to invest rather than deposit cash in banks
Simon Harris
Fine Gael defends ‘political’ block on nominating Independent candidates for presidency
Supreme Court ruling on appeal over FG instruction could impact future presidential election campaigns
Tánaiste rules out mini budget amid Opposition calls to help PAYE workers
Government can’t do a budget every week in Dáil, Simon Harris says
One in 10 of Ireland’s homeless is in emergency accommodation on one street, Dáil told
Some 7,000 of State’s 16,000 homeless in Dublin’s north inner city
Strong finances will allow for personal income tax package in next budget, Harris says
Fine Gael has always stood up for rural Ireland, Tánaiste tells meeting of parliamentary party
Government holds trade forum amid uncertainty caused by Middle East war
Inflation is a concern, says Simon Harris
Welcome to the tricky politics of the surplus as pressure grows on Government spending
Ministers warn windfall driven by corporation tax may not last as calls grow to extend fuel supports and energy credits
Ireland’s new savings scheme is not your only option. Here’s how to start investing today
Unpacking Simon Harris’s proposed savings and investment scheme and whether it will help the ‘squeezed middle’
Larger €9bn surplus forecast increases pressure on Coalition for spending increases
‘Severe’ scenario could mean inflation hits 6% – but economy is expected to continue to grow
Government messaging on economic forecast a twin-track operation
Inside Politics: Connolly to make call on referring Bill after ‘intense’ Council of State meeting
Irish savings scheme should be tax-free for young adults and simple for all, says think tank
Institute of International and European Affairs suggests an arrangement that draws on examples from several countries
Global threats to result in tighter spending amid inflation concerns
Despite expected growth, future spending increases and pledges may come under review
Investor qualms ease on weapons makers as global conflicts rise
Will the State’s sovereign wealth fund follow Germany’s example as defence spending rises?
Energy supports and income-tax cuts possible in Budget 2027, Simon Harris confirms
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended Coalition’s response to the fuel crisis and underlined the importance of renewables
Revenue took in almost €700m in unpublished tax settlements last year
Top 10 unpublished settlements yield €240m, a 43% increase on 2024
What is the Council of State and why is it meeting today at Áras an Uachtaráin?
Council of State to consider the constitutionality of the International Protection Bill 2026
Simon Harris to include ‘worst case’ circumstance in economic forecast
Economy in good shape despite ‘fluid and volatile’ global situation, says Minister for Finance
Ivana Bacik would not have made Viktor Orbán jibe ‘if I was a woman’, says Patrick O’Donovan
Labour leader had criticised Minister over his comments on media coverage of fuel protest
Saying no is not Simon Harris’s favourite part of the job
The decent people who protested last week have a choice to make next time they’re on the streets
Unions threaten industrial action as they accuse Government of prioritising business
Workers’ living standards squeezed, Ictu chief says, with Coalition listening to ‘those who shout the loudest’
Scheme to encourage redevelopment of rundown properties extended to five provincial towns
Living City Initiative will include Athlone, Drogheda, Dundalk, Letterkenny and Sligo
Fundamental shift in political landscape
There is a troubling disconnect between the Taoiseach and voters. Micheál Martin must reconnect with the people or stand down
How PTSB came back from a near-death experience to challenge AIB and Bank of Ireland
Many thought PTSB would not survive the banking crisis. Now the lender has the chance to become a real challenger to AIB and Bank of Ireland
People Before Profit calls for new phase of protests through strikes
Parties accuse Coalition of ‘splashing the cash’ on developers and landlords while ignoring workers
Who represents the Irish people?
The organisers of the fuel protests had neither the right nor the authority to speak on behalf of ‘the people of Ireland’
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs believe both parties left damaged after tumultuous 10 days
Renewed questions over Taoiseach’s future while need to reconnect with core voters identified within Fine Gael
Film-maker Lelia Doolan (91) walks 220km in protest at US military use of Shannon Airport
Requests to meet Taoiseach and Tánaiste following two-week trek have gone unanswered, organiser says
Has the fuel protest shown that the loudest lobby generally gets what they want?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Inflation is here. Someone please tell Simon Harris
The world is getting more expensive and this is the time for Government to wake people up to that fact
Government survives confidence vote after surprise Michael Healy-Rae resignation
Sharp exchanges in Dáil debate as Coalition accused of ‘abandoning the Irish people’ by Mary Lou McDonald amid fuel crisis
Patrick O’Donovan not seeking media coverage review of fuel protests despite suggestion he would
Tánaiste says no need for ‘any sort of formal review’ into RTÉ’s coverage as party colleague comes in for criticism
Bawag insists it sees ‘value in PTSB branches’ after agreeing €1.62bn deal
Goodbody Stockbrokers describes price as a ‘disappointing outcome’
Politicians return to Leinster House and straight into clash over fuel protests
Confidence motion to be debated in the Dáil this afternoon
Gardaí concerned radicalised fuel protesters may confront or attack senior politicians
Security being tightened for Taoiseach and Ministers amid concerns around hardliners and far-right agitators
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