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Full coverage: Budget

“This was the most complex budget I’ve done – but not the most demanding”

Having delivered Budget 2023, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe speaks candidly about his time in office – from achievements to regrets. He also talks about the specifics of the budget, the future of taxation, and governing in a time of crises.

Ian Kehoe
1st Oct, 2022 - 17 min read

Energy windfall tax, a “pathfinder” green transport plan for Dublin, and silver linings: Ryan on Budget 2023

The sectors under the Minister for Transport and Environment Eamon Ryan’s watch are most affected by volatile energy markets. Should it lead to an economic slowdown, he pledges to make up for job losses with employment in retrofitting.

Thomas Hubert
30th Sep, 2022 - 16 min read

Ireland’s energy bailout is targeted at the neediest households – but it’s relatively small

The energy support package had to balance two competing objectives: protect households while limiting our energy use. It's designed so that budgets bend, but do not break.

Sean Keyes
27th Sep, 2022 - 3 min read

Budget speech turns Donohoe into the OECD’s unlikely champion

By tinkering with corporation tax, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is giving assurances that Ireland is ready for the 15 per cent minimum rate. There may be deeper reforms on the table, but they will be for his successor to lead to fruition.

Thomas Hubert
27th Sep, 2022 - 6 min read

Having become increasingly prevalent, are share buybacks set for a new tax treatment?

Share buybacks from cash-rich PLCs are in vogue. And, due to a legislative anomaly, they come with a tax benefit. However, that loophole could soon be closed off.

Ian Kehoe
22nd Aug, 2022 - 3 min read

“Significant risk”: Why the state is not ready for a CGT rate cut

Papers released by the Tax Strategy Group examine options to reduce the burden of capital gains tax on entrepreneurs. While they rule out a headline rate cut, there are other ideas on the table.

Ian Kehoe
10th Aug, 2022 - 3 min read

Stephen Kinsella: A summer of kite flying awaits as Budget 2023 is negotiated

The Summer Economic Statement gives an indication of how Budget 2023 will shake out. Expenditure will likely rise and large sums will be ring-fenced for one-off payments, but what long-term nudges to the economy is it going to bring in? Or will it be more of the same?  

Stephen Kinsella
7th Jul, 2022 - 5 min read

Inflation and the simplistic pre-budget economics of Budget 2023

In times of incredible economic uncertainty, the logical response would be to spend less. Resisting the political temptation to do the opposite is going to be very difficult.

Stephen Kinsella
1st Jul, 2022 - 9 min read

A green budget idea: Overhaul travel expenses for a quadruple win at zero cost

Of the many transport situations where driving a car makes little sense, business trips are the most obvious. The tax treatment of expenses claims offers one of the many avenues needed to tackle the disproportionate cost of the drive-everywhere mindset.

Thomas Hubert
12th Oct, 2021 - 4 min read

From artists to fishermen, could a universal basic income lift all boats?

Lobby groups have campaigned for a universal basic income for years. Now, it looks like a pilot programme will be announced in this year’s Budget. Arts workers are the obvious choice to trial it over the next three years, but some elements of the anticipated pilot still need to be ironed out.

Cait Caden
1st Oct, 2021 - 6 min read
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