Corporate tax receipts rise over 165% during October

Total tax revenue taken in by the Exchequer has hit €78.8bn so far this year
Finance minister Paschal Donohoe said the figures are 'broadly consistent' with fiscal projections published as part of the budget.

Finance minister Paschal Donohoe said the figures are 'broadly consistent' with fiscal projections published as part of the budget.

Corporation tax receipts during October increased by 165% compared to the same month last year, bringing the total accumulated so far in 2025 to €19.38bn, the latest Exchequer returns show.

Overall, the Exchequer has recorded a deficit in the year to the end of October of €900m. This compares to a surplus of €1.3bn during the same period in 2024.

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