# Corporation Tax

All time

UK Budget cuts corporation tax in bid to boost growth

George Osborne’s second budget centres around a 5 per cent cut in corporation tax, with Britain “open for business”.

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Mar 23rd 2011, 2:11 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: The fallout from the Moriarty report continues; an 8,000 page file on Anglo goes to the DPP and there are calls for a class action suit against the state and its banks by beleaguered homeowners.

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Mar 23rd 2011, 8:16 AM

# Dáil Éireann

Kenny insists again: 'Corporation tax is off the table'

The Taoiseach tells the Dáil that the discussions on a reduced bailout interest rate will not mean baulking on tax.

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Mar 22nd 2011, 3:14 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: Coalition forces claim to have destroyed Gaddafi’s command centre; plans for a supercasino on the banks of the Liffey and the ‘gay cure’ iPhone app that got a 4+ rating from Apple.

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Mar 21st 2011, 8:08 AM

# Bailout

Government may accept borrowing limits in return for bailout rate cut

Ahead of crucial European summits, ministers say corporation tax is off the agenda – but that other concessions could be made.

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Mar 21st 2011, 7:33 AM

# Bailout

Greek PM: 'I hope Ireland gets a better bailout deal'

After securing reforms to make his own bailout more manageable, George Papandreou asks for similar treatment for us.

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Mar 16th 2011, 10:52 AM

# The New Dáil

"Perfectly clear" that corporation tax isn't on table - Kenny

Enda Kenny tells the Dáil he made it clear that Ireland’s corporate tax, and its bailout interest rate, were separate issues.

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Mar 15th 2011, 3:13 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should we cave in on corporation tax to secure a better bailout deal?

Michael Noonan’s in Europe today, trying to persuade EU leaders to see things our way. What do you think he should do?

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Mar 14th 2011, 8:29 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: A second explosion occurs at the Fukushima nuclear plant, Irish seen as the ‘bad boys’ of Europe, and Burger King boss upsets his British customers.

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Mar 14th 2011, 8:10 AM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Sunday

24 more hours pass on Planet Earth – here’s what’s been going on, and some other bits you might have missed.

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Mar 13th 2011, 7:57 PM

# Corporation Tax

Shatter insists corporate tax increase is "off the table"

The new Minister for Justice tells RTÉ Radio that the government will not sacrifice the tax rate for a cheaper bailout.

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Mar 13th 2011, 4:06 PM

# Corporate Tax

McDowell: Ireland's gesture to Sarkozy should be 'two digits and no other figures'

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Mar 13th 2011, 11:08 AM

# Corporation Tax

Nobody defending corporate tax rate from Sarkozy - Gilmore

The Labour leader says Fianna Fáil’s squabbling is leaving the country vulnerable to attack from others.

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Jan 17th 2011, 3:30 PM

# Bailout

Sarkozy takes aim at Irish corporate tax rate

As the notion of a lower bailout rate re-emerges, Nicolas Sarkozy says we shouldn’t get cash without raising our taxes.

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Jan 13th 2011, 5:01 PM

# Tax Take

2010 tax take €703m ahead of forecasts, says Department

Ireland’s revenue was 2.3% ahead of planned, while spending only overran by 0.3% – but the deficit is still huge.

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Jan 5th 2011, 5:05 PM

# Twitter

Twitter considering Dublin as European HQ - reports

Google and Facebook already have their European bases in Ireland – and now the microblogging site could follow.

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Dec 13th 2010, 4:31 PM

# Corporation Tax

MEPs argue over Ireland's corporate tax rate

Group of MEPs are pushing for Ireland to double the rate to 25%. Gay Mitchell calls on fellow MEPs to show sensitivity to a country facing serious cutbacks.

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Nov 30th 2010, 6:30 PM

# Corporation Tax

MEPs table motion demanding 25% Irish corporate tax

A group of MEPs from Green and Socialist groupings propose a motion hoping to double the 12.5% tax rate.

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Nov 24th 2010, 6:14 PM

# Four Year Plan

American businesses welcome safety of 12.5% corporate tax

The American Chamber of Commerce says the commitment not to raise corporate tax will encourage investment.

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Nov 24th 2010, 4:40 PM

# IMF

EU may push for bank levy instead of corporation tax rise

Introducing the levy could allow Ireland to save face in Europe – which is particularly important now that the IMF has said it is reluctant to pump money into the Irish banking sector.

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Nov 24th 2010, 10:59 AM

# Corporation Tax

EU leaders relieve pressure on Ireland over corporation tax

Germany’s chancellor has said that the tax rate is a matter for the Irish government to decide upon.

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Nov 20th 2010, 3:41 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Crisis talks continue between Ireland, the IMF, EU and ECB; The High Court will decide if a HIV positive mother should be forced to give her child anti retro-viral drugs at birth; and New Zealand waits for some signal from 29 trapped miners.

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Nov 20th 2010, 9:00 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Nov 19th 2010, 5:05 PM

# Corporation Tax

FG to table corporate tax motion as Europe sets sights

Enda Kenny will try to handcuff the government into keeping the 12.5% rate amid stiff opposition in Europe.

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Nov 19th 2010, 4:30 PM

# IMF

IMF to begin formal talks with Ireland

IMF delegates filter into the country for rescue package talks – but the government insists it will not bow to pressure to reduce the corporation tax rate.

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Nov 19th 2010, 8:38 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you really need to know by 9am: the price we’ll have to pay for the IMF’s help; calls for a garda investigation as the banks are exposed for lying to NAMA and the opening of Terminal 2 attracts the ire of international commentators.

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Nov 19th 2010, 8:03 AM