Pandemic Unemployment Payment is subject to income tax, Dáil Finance Committee agrees

The Committee voted in favour of the Finance Bill clause this afternoon.

'Landlords could soon be tax-free': TD claims new Finance Bill will drive up rent prices

Stephen Donnelly said elements of the Finance Bill will benefit landlords with large portfolios.

The government wants to take a much bigger cut from this

Taxes are going up on oil and gas production.

Water Charges relief on its way for those not on social welfare

The Finance Bill introduced today gives effect to measures introduced in Budget 2015.

Gardaí and Revenue given search powers to crack down on cigarette smuggling

Under a provision of the Finance Bill published today, authorities will be allowed to search “any bag or receptacle” that they reasonably believe contains an illegally smuggled tobacco product.

Noonan: 'There's no money tree out in the back garden'

The Finance Minister said yesterday that there is no unidentified source that the government can tap for funding to help close the deficit.

Oireachtas agenda: Magdalenes, mortgages and Budget Bill

The Dáil will debate the Magdalene Laundries report, and begin debating the Finance Bill, later today.

Property tax: Seller faces €500 fine if they under-declare value of home

A buyer who discovers that the person who sold them the house under-declared its value when paying the tax will be required to inform Revenue which will then pursue the seller, the Department of Finance said.

Here are the new measures to be included in the Finance Bill

Much of the Bill gives effect to measures announced in Budget 2013 – but there are also some new parts.

Column: Ireland’s film industry is booming – and it’s about more than money

The film industry is one of our few economic bright spots, writes Simon Carty – so we should support it now more than ever.

Dáil approves Finance Bill by 93 votes to 45

TDs vote in favour of the last part of the 2012 Budget, though there is still time for amendments to be made to the Bill.

Surge in Irish Green Cards expected as a result of Finance Bill

The Green Cards are not subject to a labour means test but are permitted for those occupations where there are skill shortages.

Turf cutters don't want compensation offered by Finance Bill - TD

Luke Ming Flanagan said that the country “is on its knees” and turf cutters aren’t looking for the tax breaks offered in yesterday’s Finance Bill.

The stranger bits of Finance Bill 2012: from cricket to Islamic finance

Here are three of the more unusual elements of the Finance Bill 2012…

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

In tonight’s Fix: What you need to know about the Finance Bill, latest on the Tallaght drive-by, and the man who’s betting on the Irish economy…

Noonan defends Finance Bill measures for foreign skilled workers

The Minister for Finance says that the new Special Assignee Relief Programme will only apply to people whose skills are not available in Ireland.

Finance Bill 2012 published – here are the main points

Mortgage interest relief extended for first-time buyers and the threshold to qualify for the Universal Social Charge is doubled.

Mortgage holders told to ensure new interest relief is applied

The Department of Finance says lenders have been told to apply mortgage interest relief with effect from January 1st.

Civil partnership tax provisions 'to be introduced by end of July'

A third Finance Bill of 2011 will be published in the coming weeks and enacted by the end of July, Michael Noonan says.

Seanad passes Finance Bill after late bankers' bonus scare

The Finance Bill passes unamended through the Seanad, after a late scare for Fianna Fáil when the Greens jump ship.

Dáil unlikely to need summoning for Finance Bill

The Finance Bill will finish its passage through the Seanad today, allowing dozens of on-hold TDs to take Saturday night off.

The week in photos

The week that was, in pictures.

Seanad votes for Finance Bill

Cowen confirms Dáil dissolution request for Tuesday

As the Finance Bill is sent to the Seanad, Brian Cowen confirms he’ll wait until Tuesday before going to the Park.

Reprieve for government as Finance Bill scrapes through

The government bags a crucial victory on the Finance Bill after independents offer support in exchange for big amendments.

Lowry and Healy-Rae likely to back Finance Bill

Independents could kill Finance Bill over banker tax

Lowry, McGrath and Healy-Rae want the 90% tax to be included in the Finance Bill – in a race against time for FF.

Michael Lowry and the Finance Bill: his statement in full

The full text of Michael Lowry’s statement on his opposition to the Finance Bill, which may now fail to survive the Dáil.

Finance Bill may fall after Lowry refuses to support

Michael Lowry says he can’t back the Finance Bill “in its current format” – meaning the Bill could fall tomorrow.

Poll: Does a mid-term election date bother you?

Some think having an election during the school holidays is a hindrance, others think it makes sense. What do you think?

The Finance Bill: The schedule in full

Here’s how the next week in the Dáíl and Seanad will pan out, in order to allow an election be held as quickly as possible.

Dáil prepares for final days before dissolution

The Dáil schedule is cleared to allow the Finance Bill to be sped through – and may be in on Saturday night to wrap up.

Finance Bill deal agreed in time for Feb election

Three of the four opposition parties have reached a decision with the government on a timetable for the Finance Bill – and a 25 February election now looks likely.