While the budget offered enough to middle Ireland to forestall protest, it lacked ambition and let down the poorest in society, according to the crowd at Buswell’s Hotel.
By increasing Ireland’s attractiveness through the R&D tax credit and cutting the tax burden elsewhere, the Government is pushing the share of its revenue coming from multinationals to unprecedented levels.
Simon Harris announced a 2% cut to the standard capital gains tax rate, but will that actually be felt by small businesses? Meanwhile a new Isif fund of €1bn is tasked with helping scaling firms.
With record capital investment, social housing supports, and expanded moves on infrastructure, the Government is making a major fiscal gamble to unlock supply and curb the housing crisis. Will it pay off?
European airlines including KLM, Air France, and Lufthansa have gone to the High Court claiming Ryanair is in breach of EU ownership rules, and that the Irish watchdog has done nothing about it.
It’s often the stuff you haven’t even thought of that can create the biggest divisions, writes Jonathan I. Shenkman, The Wall Street Journal.
We already know much of what will be in the budget. What won’t be, however, is a delayed reform of Ireland’s tax regime for corporate debt interest.
Smit Machchhar is hailed for his heroism after being stabbed on Flight 1073, write Krishna Pokharel and Aakash Hassan, The Wall Street Journal.
The last two weeks have taken quite a toll on Ireland's young footballers, with another challenge still to come. Meanwhile, mixed messaging from senior FAI people hasn't helped in a difficult environment.
Siobhán Fenton's years working with Sinn Féin were eventful and saw a fracturing of the alliance of voters the party hoped would take them to power.
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