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<p>McGrath says he is waiting for the imminent results of an EU-wide secret shopper operation to further test evidence already gathered that Chinese retailers are bypassing EU laws. File Picture</p>

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EU commissioner shocked Michael McGrath by dangers of some goods sold by Shein and Temu

Michael McGrath has vowed to crack down on the sale of goods that blatantly break the law

<p>The EU Commission is concluding trade negotiations with a number of countries. Picture: Nicolas Tuctat/AFP</p>

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EU 'open to doing more trade with China', says Michael McGrath

<p>Michael McGrath was questioned by three committees. File photo: Darragh Kane</p>

politics

Michael McGrath confirmed as EU commissioner

Michael McGrath to develop EU-wide company status

economy

Michael McGrath to develop EU-wide company status

Michael McGrath has 'daunting' EU roles in security and rule of law

comment-analysis

Michael McGrath has 'daunting' EU roles in security and rule of law

Michael McGrath can use new role to make life more difficult for aspiring dictators

comment-analysis

Michael McGrath can use new role to make life more difficult for aspiring dictators

Michael McGrath appointment: The jury is out on how influential he can be

Michael McGrath appointment: The jury is out on how influential he can be

How serious is Ursula von der Leyen about stopping the democratic rot insofar as her powers allow?

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Unveiling of new European Commission delayed for a week

Unveiling of new European Commission delayed for a week

European Parliament sources indicated that the delay is due to a change in the Slovenian commissioner candidate

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Government 'hopeful' Michael McGrath will land finance portfolio in Europe

Government 'hopeful' Michael McGrath will land finance portfolio in Europe

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will reveal role on Wednesday

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

EU Commission nominee Michael McGrath interviewed by Ursula von der Leyen

EU Commission nominee Michael McGrath interviewed by Ursula von der Leyen

Cork South Central TD said he believes the meeting 'went well'

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

EU Commissioner nomination

'Unfair' to Michael McGrath if Ireland was to nominate second EU commissioner, Taoiseach says

Simon Harris said it would be unfair to have asked Mr McGrath to step down from Cabinet if he 'only had a 50/50 chance' of being appointed to the role

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

FRANCE-EU-PARLIAMENT

Ireland will 'consider' von der Leyen letter requesting a woman be nominated as EU commissioner

Michael McGrath was previously named as the country's nominee as European Commissioner and the Government is unlikely to send a second name

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

Coronavirus - Sat Mar 19, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Ireland's Covid inquiry is coming. But then, so is Christmas

Ireland has plenty of legitimate criticisms to make about our next door neighbours — but we really should emulate Britain's prompt and revealing inquiry into its handling of covid-19

Sat, 20 Jul, 2024

European and local elections

Brother of ex-finance minister Michael McGrath to run in general election

Carrigaline-based Seamus McGrath is the leader of the Fianna Fáil group on Cork County Council

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Extra funding for Cork event centre due 'very soon' says Michael McGrath

Extra funding for Cork event centre due 'very soon' says Michael McGrath

Former Finance Minister Michael McGrath said that a Government decision on extra state funding for Cork's long-awaited event centre is due 'very soon'.

Sun, 30 Jun, 2024

Von der Leyen set for second term as EU leaders agree top jobs

Von der Leyen set for second term as EU leaders agree top jobs

Each member state nominating a commissioner is set to be requested to submit names of a female and a male nominee for gender balance, but Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed the Irish Government will send only the name of Michael McGrath

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

CC ACTIVE TRAVEL PROJECT

Jack Chambers named Finance Minister as Michael McGrath set for Europe

Michael McGrath is set to be approved by Cabinet as Ireland’s next European Commissioner

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Michael McGrath — From child entrepreneur to Ireland's next European Commissioner

Michael McGrath — From child entrepreneur to Ireland's next European Commissioner

From reselling lost golf balls in his youth to 25 years as an elected representative, it's been a long road for the 'savvy, shrewd, and tough negotiator' that is Michael McGrath

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Irish Examiner view: EU migration pact may founder on false premise

Irish Examiner view: EU migration pact may founder on false premise

Ireland’s political leaders are being asked to make decisions on projections which some critics say are unrealistic

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD

Michael McGrath to be named Ireland's next European commissioner

Ireland is eyeing up a trade or economic portfolio when the commissionerships are doled out by the president of the European Commission — which is looking likely to be Ursula von der Leyen

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

EU Migration Pact vote in Dáil put off until next week after rare Government intervention

EU Migration Pact vote in Dáil put off until next week after rare Government intervention

Dáil approves Chief Whip's proposal to extend debate into next week — amid opposition claims that it was a tactic to avoid a tight vote

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

European and local elections

Gardaí and Department of Agriculture investigating 'horror hole' horse abattoir

Government vows 'abhorrent and distressing' treatment of horses will be fully examined

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Ireland cabinet meeting

Ifac warns that premature tax cuts could overheat the economy

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warns that a downturn in the multinational sector would be a 'major fiscal challenge for Ireland'

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Michael Dowling: Sunnier days ahead for mortgage customers as ECB prepares to cut rates

Michael Dowling: Sunnier days ahead for mortgage customers as ECB prepares to cut rates

European Central Bank is set to reduce rates this week for the first time since its aggressive campaign of hikes began in July 2022

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

O'Gorman prefers people to leave direct provision than charge rent

O'Gorman prefers people to leave direct provision than charge rent

The minister said that his department has taken 'very substantial measures' to increase the number of people who move on from the asylum system

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Bid to extend permission for Cork 753-home development rejected

Bid to extend permission for Cork 753-home development rejected

Longview Estates was granted planning in 2020 for houses and apartments at Lahardane, Ballyvolane, but had applied to extend the permission from seven years to 10 due to the impact of the pandemic

Fri, 17 May, 2024

European Central Bank will cut interest rates next month, says McGrath

European Central Bank will cut interest rates next month, says McGrath

Finance Minister's comments come as PTSB make several deposit rate changes including a 0.9% cut on its three-year fixed rate

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Election 'before the clocks go back' favoured among politicians

Election 'before the clocks go back' favoured among politicians

One minister suggested the Government must call an election after October’s budget, as 'anything longer is madness'

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Government will revise housing targets upwards – Michael McGrath

Government will revise housing targets upwards – Michael McGrath

WATCH: Video tour of new affordable homes in Ballincollig. Also, application portal opens for affordable homes at White's Cross

Fri, 03 May, 2024

End Q1 2024 Exchequer Returns

High income tax receipts boosts Government revenue as corporation tax lags behind

Despite a fall-off in corporation tax, Exchequer’s returns show that in the year to the end of April, tax receipts have increased by €600m compared to last year largely driven by higher income tax receipts. Overall, €4.

Fri, 03 May, 2024

No upcoming giveaway budget to woo voters, Donohoe says

No upcoming giveaway budget to woo voters, Donohoe says

Finance Minister Michael McGrath indicated last week that the next budget will contain some once-off payments to help support the public

Wed, 01 May, 2024

End Q1 2024 Exchequer Returns

Looming election may tempt Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe to spend

Ministers prudent budget approach set to face political reality, writes Ronan Smyth

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Housing market

Central Bank says inadequate support for borrowers contributes to mortgage arrears

Banking watchdog says lenders contributed to the rise in short-term arrears by failing to provide adequate customer support

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Ireland cabinet meeting

Michael McGrath: No decision made on future of universal social charge

No decision has been made on future changes to the universal social charge (USC), the Finance Minister has said. Abolishing the tax had been a Fine Gael election promise in 2016, but was never fulfilled.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

National Asset Management Agency

Finance Minister warned against election tax cuts as budget surplus heads to €8.6bn

Economists advise Michael McGrath not to inject more money into the economy by way of unnecessary tax cuts

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

FIANNA FAIL ARD FHEIS

Michael McGrath rules out Fianna Fáil—Fine Gael voting pact in next election

Finance Minister said a pre-election manifesto will mark the distinction between the parties, and signalled further increases for pensioners, carers, and families, and tax cuts for workers

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

Child psychologist gives five a little girl during a psychotherapy session

Letters to the Editor: No dedication to disability supports

One reader writes in to say that they find it scandalous the 'omission of so many basic services' for people living with disabilities, given the 'shameful waste of public funds'

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

End Q1 2024 Exchequer Returns

Corporation tax receipts drop nearly 25% as expenditure rises

Ireland recorded a €300m exchequer surplus for first quarter due to higher income tax and Vat receipts

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

Budget plans to be made years in advance under new EU rules

Budget plans to be made years in advance under new EU rules

New EU rules will see Irish budget plans announced years in advance, the Government is to be told.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

National Asset Management Agency

Finance minister urges banks to treat customers 'fairly' as AIB posts record profits

Michael McGrath said State would directly benefit from profit to tune of €280m

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Narrow Water bridge project

Cabinet approves €110m capital fund to help fish migration

Darragh O'Brien wins Cabinet approval for programme to mitigate the impact of river barriers on biodiversity, principally due to disruption to fish migration

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Tuath Housing

Final report from Housing Commission to contain 'surprises'

The final report of the Housing Commission will be delivered in the next month, with insiders saying it will contain “surprises” for the Government.

Sun, 11 Feb, 2024

200,000 mortgage holders to benefit from temporary interest rate relief

200,000 mortgage holders to benefit from temporary interest rate relief

More than 200,000 mortgage holders are set to benefit from an interest rate relief which comes into effect today as a result of From Wednesday onwards, qualifying taxpayers can submit claims in respect of the Mortgage Interest ...

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

Possible to split Vat rate for hospitality, Varadkar tells party

Possible to split Vat rate for hospitality, Varadkar tells party

Politicians at the meeting called for the lower rate of 9% rate to be set for pubs and restaurants struggling to remain open

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

FRANCE-BANKING-CASH-ATM

Irish Examiner view: Despite the cashless trend, we have a right to use notes and coins

It is surely a fundamental principle that people should be able to pay cash if they choose

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Home completions hit 15-year high, CSO data shows

Home completions hit 15-year high, CSO data shows

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told a Fine Gael meeting that the latest figures should provide clear proof of the progress in the housing construction sector

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

TV licence is 'law of the land' and must be respected, says minister

TV licence is 'law of the land' and must be respected, says minister

There was a considerable decline in the number of licence fees paid in 2023 after the controversy surrounding the broadcaster's finances.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

ATM regulations needed to avoid financial exclusion, says McGrath

ATM regulations needed to avoid financial exclusion, says McGrath

Asked if small businesses would be forced to accept cash in the future, Mr McGrath said the department had not come to a final view on the matter

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Mount Carmel Surgical Hub development

Medical card assessment to disregard €14k-rent-a room scheme income

New legislation will also enhance access to contraception and remove the need for GP visits in some circumstances

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Warehoused tax bill is not the only burden small businesses face

Warehoused tax bill is not the only burden small businesses face

SMEs face challenges on a number of fronts including the increased minimum wage, sick pay, increased employer PRSI, rising input costs, and the introduction of pension auto-enrolment

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024