ESRI survey of 3,000 people found many do not compare rates despite differences that could cost them dearly over time

Silicon Valley Bank's failure will cause pessimists among us to recall the way the financial crisis of 2008 unfolded

Figures the latest indicator economy is weathering borrowing cost hikes and highest consumer price inflation for decades

The Department of Finance estimates that up to 400,000 tenants may be eligible for relief, while nearly 138,000 claimants have already applied for and received their refund

'It seems certain that the global tech sector will experience a decline in profits over the coming year. This is likely to undermine corporation tax paid in Ireland but could also have implications for employment in the sector.'

The Comptroller and Auditor General said the withdrawal was 'a matter of serious concern'

Mr Ryan said 99% HGVs in Ireland run on diesel, and 'alternative vehicle technologies have not, so far, developed as quickly as for cars, light goods freight, or even buses'

Documents show the rate hikes meant the timing was right for the state to sell more of its share in AIB

Six such fines were ratified in Dublin’s Circuit Court, with some being far more substantial than others

Officials said the top 25% of earners account for 80% of the income tax in Ireland. That figure is largely attributable to outsize salaries paid to workers in the tech sector

Increased interest rates and inflation will dampen consumption, Public Accounts Committee to hear

As the tech bloodbath continues, Alan Healy looks at the implications for Ireland

The 5% levy will add approximately €400 - €700 to the cost of an apartment unit, the council will also hear

'Concern' expressed about numbers of landlords selling up

Senior sources in the Department of Finance said the economy is now relying on data centres, spending on remote working by businesses, as well as investment by one or two major companies.

"If you get a very severe winter, demand for gas will go through the roof, whereas if it's a mild and windy winter, demand won't be as strong," says Department of Finance chief economist John McCarthy.

Paschal Donohoe could still retain the influential position of President of the Eurogroup if he stands aside as finance minister, the Tánaiste has suggested.

Charities have called on the Government for a €20 increase in the face of hundreds of thousands of households facing a difficult winter 

Analysis of various tax proposals is contained in a swathe of research released by the Department of Finance from its Tax Strategy Group.

The number of new applications this year so far is 39,500, with the application process open until September 30

About 50% of the prices charged at Irish pumps at present stem from differing taxes, the largest of which being excise, followed by VAT at 23%

The cost of Ireland missing its EU-mandated 2020 climate change targets is “in the range of €63 million” due to the related penalties

With the announcement that an extra €6.7bn will be spent in September's early budget addressing the cost-of-living crisis, speculation will run riot on where and what the money should be spent on.

The proposal to replace the licence fee with direct Exchequer funding is also “off the table”

Ireland is rolling out a series of extraordinary measures, including a plan to shelter up to 80,000 refugees from Ukraine

The Department of Finance had said before the budget it planned to tackle inter-family loans by linking them to the best interest rate somebody could have secured from a financial institution

WHO evidence suggests new minimum pricing rules will curtail the abuse of alcohol — but it may not be enough on its own

The State now owns less than 8% of BoI, and the AIB sale is latest stage of a phased exit from its large shareholding

Developers of student apartments are seeking to change their planning permission so they can be used as hotels for tourists

Trade unions and agencies working with disadvantaged people warn the proposed change could amplify deprivation

CLASS scheme would allocate additional teaching hours to schools, and target supports at students most at risk of learning loss

Three of the big four tax sources helped deliver €39.5bn this year, leaving State finances in good shape ahead of Budget 2022

An internal presentation said the sale of Bank of Ireland stock would allow the department to signal that the “privatisation programme is back on”.

Fiscal advisory council warns that new spending will have to come from higher taxes or spending cuts

Cianan Brennan looks at the extraordinary saga of the new HQ — and eight further cases where the Office of Public Works has not delivered value for taxpayers' money The gardaí will soon have a new Dublin HQ — but the ...

Irish income support schemes almost certain to be extended as Department of Finance predicts prolonged pandemic scarring

Confidence is building that the Government may not have to borrow further billions — but it also depends on the success of the vaccine rollout and avoiding further waves of Covid

President Joe Biden's corporate tax plans will have a significant effect in blunting the appeal for multinationals to set up in Ireland, UCC economist Seamus Coffey has warned.

The increased use of contactless and digital payments during the pandemic will not lead to the exclusion of cash payments in Ireland, the minister for finance has said.

The rules would also clamp down on former TDs working for lobby groups once they leave the Oireachtas

The High Court has ordered the disclosure of certain documents which businessman Denis O'Brien says he needs for his defamation and conspiracy action against the Red Flag Consulting public relations company.

One of the country’s most senior civil servants queried why pensions paid to former taoisigh, ministers, and presidents could not be published and asked why he had not been consulted about the decision to stop releasing the details.

What is it about politicians these days in that they don’t want a promotion?

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has signalled caution over the inclusion of 100% State-backed loans in the SME credit guarantee scheme element of the Government’s pending multi-billion stimulus package for the economy.