# Department of Finance

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New Department of Health headquarters were empty for over a year - costing almost €16m

The OPW entered into a lease to accommodate the HQs of the Departments of Children & Youth Affairs and Health, in addition to parts of the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure & Reform.

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Sep 29th 2018, 7:33 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Does the €500,000 salary cap for bankers at State-owned institutions need to be reviewed?

It’s worried that staff at Irish banks could be attracted by more lucrative job offers.

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Sep 27th 2018, 9:53 AM

# Wage cap

Donohoe says bankers' pay cap of €500k is 'worth reviewing' as State-owned banks can't keep staff

The finance minister said State-owned banks are finding it difficult to retain staff due to wage competition.

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Sep 27th 2018, 6:20 AM

# cash is king

Bank of Ireland reverses decision to stop all-day cash services in over 100 branches

Earlier this year, the bank announced that around 100 branches across the country would have cash services for half days only.

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Sep 1st 2018, 9:45 AM

# Tax

European Commission clears way for Ireland's sugar tax to start next week

The tax on sugar-sweetened drinks was first announced as part of Budget 2017.

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Apr 24th 2018, 5:53 PM

# resting in my account

We now know who'll be holding onto the Apple billions that are destined for Ireland

The money will be held in an escrow account subject to an appeal by Ireland.

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Mar 7th 2018, 10:24 AM

# Report

There could be a 'dedicated' Garda unit to tackle 'increasing' insurance fraud claims

A report said that one of the main problems with fraudulent injury claims is that it can be viewed as a “victimless crime”.

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Jan 25th 2018, 1:18 PM

# One Year On

Here’s why you may not be benefitting from the government’s big plan to bring down your car insurance

While stats show that car insurance is going down as a whole, the cost of premiums skyrocketed 70% from 2013 to 2016.

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Jan 20th 2018, 4:00 PM

# Exchequer Returns

State takes in nearly €51 billion in record year for tax collection

Including the sale of 29% of its AIB shares the government collected over €58 billion last year.

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Jan 4th 2018, 11:39 AM

# Retirement Age

'Workers are being told "bugger off, you're 65 now". It's not fair'

The Independent Alliance want Paschal Donohoe to give workers the option to work until the age of 66 if they choose.

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Oct 19th 2017, 7:50 PM

# FAKE NEWS

Dept of Finance shuts down Trump's claims that Ireland is dropping its corporation tax rate

“There are no proposals to change the corporation tax rate.”

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Oct 17th 2017, 2:04 PM

# hold me tender

Ireland is looking for someone to hold onto the €15 billion from Apple's tax bill

The State is appealing the bill but will still need to collect the money first.

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Jul 25th 2017, 6:01 AM

# Not over yet

Setanta Insurance customers waiting on claim payouts will have to wait some more

The Supreme Court yesterday made a significant court ruling about the wound up insurer.

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May 26th 2017, 6:05 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should first-time buyers be allowed to use renting history in mortgage applications?

The Department of Finance thinks it’s a good idea.

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Sep 11th 2016, 9:59 AM

# Money move

The world's biggest meat company is coming to Ireland but it's a 'total joke'

The move of the Brazilian multinational’s parent company has been criticised as a “brass-plate operation”.

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Aug 11th 2016, 10:36 AM

# nice one

This is how the government could get rid of USC over the next four years

The proposed measure has been outlined in the Income Tax Reform Plan released by the Department of Finance today.

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Jul 21st 2016, 10:09 PM

# Fiscally speaking

Another hole has been poked in Fine Gael's numbers

We’re heading back into the fiscal space…

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Feb 8th 2016, 7:05 PM

# fancy

Two government departments are getting a €4 million facelift

The project has now started and will continue until Autumn of this year.

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Jan 27th 2016, 6:01 AM

# Court

Woman (57) who made nuisance phone calls to Finance Dept to be sentenced next month

The sentencing was adjourned to allow for a psychological report.

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Dec 14th 2015, 3:37 PM

# advance warning

Seán O'Rourke: Ministers did not threaten Budget phone-in walkout

The RTÉ presenter has moved to clarify matters this morning.

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Oct 16th 2015, 11:28 AM

# advance warning

RTÉ says it's 'standard practice' to give ministers questions before Budget phone-in

A story in The Times reports on the advance warning given to Ministers Noonan and Howlin yesterday morning.

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Oct 15th 2015, 5:39 PM

# Forever and ever

Michael Noonan never wants to stop being Minister for Finance

The Fine Gael TD says he’d like to continue in his current post if the government is re-elected

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Sep 18th 2015, 10:55 AM

# Inquir-lol-y

WATCH: There was a brief moment of hilarity at the banking inquiry earlier

It got fierce exciting for a minute there.

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Jun 18th 2015, 6:00 PM

# Bank Guarantee

Cowen nodded to Lenihan and said 'Come on, let's have a chat'

The former secretary general at the Department of Finance has been giving evidence at the banking inquiry.

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Jun 17th 2015, 6:58 PM

# Banking Inquiry

'A very serious matter': Who leaked this man's 380-page statement?

Details of Kevin Cardiff’s submission to the banking inquiry have been reported in the media.

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Jun 15th 2015, 3:54 PM

# ibrc

I want proof, not a pat on the head and to be told: 'It's fine, go away' - Catherine Murphy

The independent TD said “serious questions” remain unanswered.

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Jun 5th 2015, 10:32 AM

# New details

Missing files reveal Siteserv writedown was €9 million more than we previously thought

Previously undisclosed board minutes reveal new details about the Siteserv controversy.

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Jun 4th 2015, 10:51 PM

# siteserv review

'I'm horrified Irish taxpayers are being asked to write a blank cheque'

“Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god.”

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May 14th 2015, 10:30 PM

# Not happy

Murphy calls on KPMG to remove itself from Siteserv probe

A Fianna Fáil motion calling for an independent commission to be established has been defeated by the government.

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May 6th 2015, 9:32 PM

# SiteServ

Alan Dukes has A LOT to say about the 'odd ideas' at the Department of Finance

The former finance minister explained why IBRC and the department didn’t always get along.

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Apr 24th 2015, 9:15 PM

# SiteServ

Alan Dukes: There are people around who see conspiracy in their tea leaves

The former IBRC chairman has said he is “extremely angry” at suggestions of malpractice or criminality in the sale of Siteserv.

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Apr 24th 2015, 4:45 PM

# Siterserv

Enda says a full inquiry into Siteserv would take quite a long time

More documents released under FOI show that Siteserv was not the only issue of contention between the department and IBRC.

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Apr 24th 2015, 12:50 PM

# SiteServ

Revealed: How Michael Noonan's confidence in IBRC bosses was 'wearing quite thin'

Newly-released documents show major tensions between the former Anglo Irish Bank and the Department of Finance.

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Apr 24th 2015, 9:09 AM

# confused much?

Enda: The government has 'nothing to hide' about Siteserv deal

Yesterday Enda Kenny said the C&AG had the power to carry out an investigation, but it turns out he doesn’t.

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Apr 23rd 2015, 4:30 PM

# following the money

More than one whistleblower came forward with Siteserv information

The plot thickens…

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Apr 23rd 2015, 6:10 AM

# Water Meters

The curious case of an 'obsessive' TD, the state losing millions, and a Denis O'Brien company

Catherine Murphy wants a full inquiry into deals made by IBRC.

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Apr 21st 2015, 11:00 PM

# Running the numbers

Do Sinn Féin's numbers add up? We could soon know for sure...

The government is considering a special Oireachtas committee to cost pre-budget submissions.

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Jan 24th 2015, 8:15 AM

# Money Money Money

'Cheaper petrol would mean higher taxes' - Department of Finance

It’s one or the other, apparently.

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Jan 9th 2015, 6:45 AM

# 6 Years On

30 Days in September: An Oral History of the Bank Guarantee

What happened in the days and weeks leading up to the bank guarantee of 30 September 2008? TheJournal.ie presents an in-depth account from the people who were in the thick of it.

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Dec 17th 2014, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will only rich people be able to buy houses under new mortgage rules?

That’s the concern of the Department of Finance.

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Dec 10th 2014, 8:54 AM