# Deficit

Last year

2022

State's deficit drops by over €6 billion following conclusion of Covid-19 measures

An Exchequer deficit of €1.1 billion was recorded at the end of April, compared with a deficit of €7.6 billion in the same period last year.

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May 5th 2022, 9:44 AM

All time

# Exchequer Returns

Paschal Donohoe defends Ireland's corporation tax rate after US treasury secretary's remarks

Ireland’s budget deficit increased by nearly €4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2021.

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Apr 6th 2021, 6:38 PM

# no cash in the static

RTÉ lost €20m last year covering 'onerous' events like the Olympics and 1916 commemorations

The public broadcaster said it was a ‘challenging’ financial period.

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Jul 18th 2017, 4:40 PM

# Collection Plate

The Vatican has cut its deficit by over €13 million

The financial disclosure for 2016 is expected in July.

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Mar 4th 2017, 4:47 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should people with a free travel pass have to pay a small charge for it?

The suggestion has been made by Cork Fine Gael TD Jim Daly as a means of preserving rural bus services.

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Jan 24th 2017, 9:22 AM

# Deficit

Real Madrid will need to come from behind in next week's second-leg meeting with Juventus

The holders were beaten tonight in Turin.

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May 5th 2015, 9:40 PM

# Exchequer Returns

The difference between now and this time last year? About €2 billion

Ticking along nicely.

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Nov 4th 2014, 5:46 PM

# Tax Take

Tax revenue is €550 million ahead of target - which means we'll (probably) get an easier budget

No wonder he looks so happy.

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Aug 5th 2014, 5:57 PM

# inbox me

The Briefcase: good numbers, burnt bondholders, and the ghosts of Irish banking

This was the week in business.

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Aug 1st 2014, 12:09 PM

# It Gets Better

Government deficit drops to 5.6% of GDP

That’s down from 7.9% this time last year.

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Jul 29th 2014, 5:29 PM

# Back in the black

Economy set to grow 3.3% this year (and we won't be getting that harsh budget after all)

Merrion Stockbrokers is bullish on the economy, and says that an adjustment of only €1 billion is needed in Budget 2015.

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Jul 11th 2014, 9:54 AM

# Steady as She Grows

Here's why the OECD thinks we need to cut €2 billion in the budget

The head of the Irish desk says our credibility is on the line.

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May 7th 2014, 12:00 PM

# not as fun as it sounds

What Constitutional ban has the Opposition 'neutered to the point of comedy'?

Deputies Pearse Doherty and Stephen Donnelly have argued that a section of the Irish Constitution needs to be changed.

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May 5th 2014, 7:45 AM

# bond treasury bond

Ireland's bond yields are almost as good as Belgium's, so we're moving the right way - NTMA

NTMA CEO John Corrigan also says that over 70 per cent of Ireland’s funding for 2014 has already been raised.

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Apr 15th 2014, 7:03 PM

# Health

HSE projects year-end deficit of €105m

The HSE made the projection in its August 2013 report, published today.

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Oct 23rd 2013, 5:40 PM

# DEFICIT FIGURES

Latest CSO stats show improvement in Government deficit

The General Government Deficit for the second quarter was 6 per cent of GDP.

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Oct 23rd 2013, 3:55 PM

# DEFICIT FIGURES

Budget deficit for 2012 still inside Troika target despite revisions

Initial estimates for April were revised, after it became clear that revenue from mobile phone licences should be filed under this year’s figures.

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Oct 21st 2013, 12:07 PM

# HEALTH BILL

Hole in Health budget less than €200 million, says Reilly

The Minister for Health James Reilly said the health budget does not have a deficit of €500 million as reported widely today.

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Oct 13th 2013, 2:56 PM

# Tax

Government expects to collect an extra €2.3bn in tax next year

This is according to figures that give an overview of our finances before any of the budget changes are announced on Tuesday.

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Oct 12th 2013, 2:26 PM

# crisps with notions

Budget 2014: What could be this year's Wine Tax Factor?

Yes, the distracting levies that put the WTF in the Budget announcement.

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Oct 12th 2013, 11:30 AM

# Savings

Burton: 'Welfare savings is one of the reasons we could reduce Budget adjustment'

A reduction in the Live Register has produced €150 million in welfare savings.

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Oct 10th 2013, 9:52 AM

# Economy

Noonan wants Budget to give “markets confidence”

With the country required to cut the national deficit to 5.1 per cent of GDP, Michael Noonan says that it is “important to be beat that target”.

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Oct 3rd 2013, 5:59 PM

# Budget 2014

Tánaiste: Budget cut of €3.1 billion not necessary to meet deficit targets

Eamon Gilmore has set out his stall ahead of Budget negotiations.

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Sep 24th 2013, 9:50 AM

# Recovery

OECD: Irish economy recovering but government must stick to targets

In a report today, the body said that out debt-to-GDP ratio is set to peak this year and decline thereafter.

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Sep 12th 2013, 12:03 PM

# Austerity

Gilmore: No need to do more than necessary to meet deficit target

The Tánaiste said that it is important not to put the country’s recovery at risk.

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Jul 27th 2013, 12:49 PM

# Deficit

Government deficit grows by €360m in a year

The increase in the government’s deficit comes despite an increase in revenue.

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Jul 18th 2013, 5:42 PM

Voices

Aaron McKenna: Money, Money, Must Be Funny In A Eurocrat's World

Bailed-out Ireland is to contribute an additional €90 million to the European Union to help plug a shortfall in its 2013 budget. Ludicrous? Yes – but it’s hardly a blip on the radar of incongruity that is the EU’s funny money parade, writes Aaron McKenna.

May 18th 2013, 8:00 AM

# need to know

The Evening Fix… now with added dogs comforting people

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today…

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Apr 22nd 2013, 7:55 PM

# Exchequer Returns

Exchequer returns show slight fall in tax take for February

The total tax take in February 2013 was €2.042 billion – down by €186 million on the same month from last year.

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Mar 4th 2013, 5:09 PM

# United States

$85 billion in budget cuts come into force in US

Meetings between President Obama and top congressional leaders broke down yesterday as they failed to reach a deal on how to reduce the deficit.

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Mar 2nd 2013, 3:51 PM

# Promissory Note

Rehn: Budget 2014 should not be eased after promissory note savings

The European Commissioner says the €1 billion savings should be used to eliminate Ireland’s deficit as soon as possible.

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Feb 25th 2013, 11:12 AM

# Fiscal cliff

Let's get fiscal: Obama to host talks on looming cliff at White House

Congressional leaders will meet with the President at the White House today with just days left to avert a series of tax rises and spending cuts due to come into effect in the new year.

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Dec 28th 2012, 10:32 AM

# let's get fiscal

Explainer: What is the 'fiscal cliff' and why does it matter?

The US is facing a potentially devastating financial crisis in less than a week but what is it all about, what impact will it have on Ireland and what’s got to happen if it is to be avoided? TheJournal.ie explains…

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Dec 27th 2012, 3:16 PM

Voices

Column: Real reform is being overlooked in the deficit scramble

There was broad consensus that our political system needed major change, writes David McCann – but that now seems largely forgotten.

Dec 6th 2012, 7:00 AM

# Schools

Survey: Almost half of primary schools in deficit

According to the survey, 22 per cent of schools are breaking even, while 93 per cent receive a minor works grants for repairs.

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Nov 27th 2012, 6:35 PM

Voices

Column: 4 myths about austerity… busted

Ahead of an anti-austerity march, Michael O’Reilly argues that Budget decisions are being driven by false premises.

Nov 20th 2012, 7:00 AM

# HSE

HSE deficit now at almost €400 million

The HSE said this is the first month in which there has been a reduction in the deficit reported. The INMO said the figures “fail to portray the real crisis facing the Irish public health service”.

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Nov 13th 2012, 6:17 PM