Person: Philip Hamill

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Cowen set for €1.6bn Budget bonus in tax windfall

NEW Finance Minister Brian Cowen will have an unexpected €1.6 billion bonanza at his disposal when he delivers his first Budget later this year.

Tue, 05 Oct, 2004

Stay tough on spending, departments warned

FINANCE Minister Charlie McCreevy has once again warned departments not to exceed their budgets even after new figures showed the Government borrowed €900 million less than expected.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2004

House prices increase pressure on economy

SPIRALLING house prices are posing significant risks to the economy, the Central Bank warned yesterday.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2003

People anxious to use new currency

The chairman of the Euro Changeover Board says the currency is facing its first major test as Irish business returns in the wake of the festive break

Wed, 02 Jan, 2002

Public more aware of Euro than ever says changeover body

Irish people are more conscious of the Euro now than they were 12 months ago, according to the Euro changeover board

Tue, 02 Jan, 2001