Government records €12.8bn surplus bolstered by Apple tax ruling in 2024

Throughout the course of the year, €108bn in tax was collected — 22.6% higher, or €19.9bn higher, than 2023

These returns come as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael resume government formation talks following the Christmas break. 

The Government recorded a surplus of just €12.8bn during 2024, largely due to the additional tax received following the Apple tax ruling in September, the latest exchequer returns show.

This strong health of the public coffers come as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael reconvene after government formation talks after the Christmas break.