# Michael Noonan

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# Gardaí

Mary Lou McDonald asks Michael Noonan to clarify if he described Majella Moynihan case as 'internal garda matter'

Noonan was minister for justice during the period Majella Moynihan faced censure.

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Jun 18th 2019, 3:25 PM

# Loughill

Michael Noonan pays tribute to his sister Mary - a 'keystone of the family'

The former Finance Minister said Mary had been a “focal point” and “keystone of the family”, and that “we will miss her very much”.

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Jun 3rd 2019, 7:07 PM

# red carpet treatment

VIDEO: Donald Trump's visit to Ireland is likely to be very different to the last time he was here

This time it’s far from business as usual

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Aug 31st 2018, 11:23 PM

Help-to-buy scheme has cost more than originally anticipated

Originally the scheme was estimated to cost the Exchequer €50m.

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Dec 29th 2017, 6:30 PM

# Foster Care

Michael Noonan’s handling of the ‘Grace' case will be examined next year

‘Grace’ was left in an abusive foster home in the southeast of the country for 20 years.

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Nov 16th 2017, 8:37 AM

# bailed-out banks

PTSB says it won't pay corporation tax over the next 21 years

PTSB said the “accounting principle” is something it is obliged to comply with.

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Sep 28th 2017, 12:52 PM

# Cost of Living

Noonan's former right-hand man says government should consider raising retirement age

The former Secretary General of the Department of Finance said the focus should shift from tax cuts to reducing the cost of living.

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Jul 24th 2017, 6:15 AM

# Revenue Commissioners

No plans to legislate against loophole that allowed 200 people to try avoid paying €500 million in tax

The Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe told the Dáil that there are no plans to legislate as the case was dealt with successfully.

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Jul 15th 2017, 7:40 AM

# return on investment

Government urged to use €3.8 billion from AIB sale to 'build homes, hospitals and schools'

Labour leader Brendan Howlin said that the Irish people “sacrificed so much to protect our banking system”.

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Jun 13th 2017, 9:34 AM

# not binding

'Contempt for Dáil Éireann': Government still plans to sell AIB shares despite vote against it

The Government yesterday forgot to vote against a motion delaying the sale.

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May 19th 2017, 8:41 AM

# I'm out

Enda Kenny praises 'extraordinary' Noonan as he announces plan to step down

The Finance Minister says he will not be seeking re-election to the Dáil.

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May 18th 2017, 9:45 PM

# project eagle

Here are the specific things about Nama that the State will investigate

The commission of investigation will primarily deal with the sale of Nama’s Northern Irish loan book, otherwise known as Project Eagle, in April 2014.

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May 9th 2017, 5:51 PM

# YOUR BEST PRICE

'Why were only three bidders selected?': Call for investigation into Nama sale of Project Tolka

Fianna Fáil’s Michael McGrath has called on the C&AG to investigate the sale of a Nama portfolio.

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Apr 14th 2017, 7:20 PM

# Explainer

'Shame on the Minister for Finance': What was that massive row in the Dáil all about last night?

The PAC report into Nama’s Northern Ireland loan book sale was being debated last night.

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Mar 30th 2017, 9:43 AM

# NAMA Mia

'It wouldn't have made any difference' - Nama defends itself from critical Project Eagle report

The Dáil Public Accounts Committee declared this morning that the sales strategy for Project Eagle was “seriously deficient”.

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Mar 14th 2017, 5:15 PM

# project eagle

Michael Noonan refutes suggestion he 'acted inappropriately' over Project Eagle sale

Noonan met with senior Ceberus representatives on the eve of the bid closing date.

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Mar 14th 2017, 1:20 PM

# hold up

Brendan Howlin has called for the sale of AIB to be put on hold

Howlin wants assurances that the money will be spent on building new homes, schools and hospitals.

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Mar 12th 2017, 4:08 PM

# Grace

Grace: The four missed opportunities to make her safe

Taoiseach Enda Kenny today announced that a commission of investigation will be set up.

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Feb 28th 2017, 5:43 PM

# what's the point

Most people who used the Help to Buy scheme to get a house didn't really need it

The scheme aims to allow first-time buyers to purchase homes with only a 10% deposit.

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Feb 8th 2017, 4:51 PM

# Jobs Jobs Jobs

120 jobs on the way for Limerick at Virgin Media

The media giant is set to create the jobs at its National Customer Experience Centre just south of the city.

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Feb 3rd 2017, 1:24 PM

# pricey apples

How much has Ireland's Apple tax appeal cost so far? €1.8m and counting

Michael Noonan today stepped back from claims Ireland’s tax rate was under attack.

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Feb 2nd 2017, 3:00 PM

# Money Money Money

Celtic Tiger's Metro North likely to be fast-tracked

Dublin Port and Dublin Airport are also tipped to benefit from increased capital expenditure.

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Jan 31st 2017, 7:36 PM

# follow the money

Irish banks have frozen Al-Qaeda assets of over €1 million

Money from Iran, Syria, Somalia and North Korea has also been frozen by Irish banks.

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Jan 20th 2017, 9:37 AM

# Money Money Money

Booze, petrol, cigs: This is how much an extra 10 cent on our 'luxuries' would bring in

An increase of a couple of cent could mean big bucks to the State coffers.

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Jan 8th 2017, 7:15 AM

# that's a good thing right

Noonan hails 'historic high' in exchequer returns as State collects more tax than it thought in 2016

Corporation tax returns were a full €737 million higher than expected in 2016.

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Jan 4th 2017, 10:13 PM

# Strategic Investment

The Irish State has just sold its shares in big tobacco companies

It had been claimed that the investments made a ‘mockery’ of the State’s aim of a tobacco-free Ireland.

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Dec 21st 2016, 7:21 PM

# YOU'RE A LADY

Limerick shows Michael Noonan how much his hometown loves him

“I appreciate it very much,” said the Finance Minister.

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Dec 16th 2016, 10:15 PM

# banking on it

Nearly 80,000 families in mortgage arrears but figure is declining

Sinn Féin has called on the Government to release a Central Bank report on how to handle arrears.

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Dec 13th 2016, 4:03 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 It’s the start of the week and here’s what you need to know.

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Nov 14th 2016, 7:49 AM

# Central Bank

"A major cause of concern": Shock as liquidator appointed to Rush Credit Union

Earlier this year gardaí confirmed they were investigating reports of financial irregularities at the credit union.

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Nov 2nd 2016, 8:49 PM

# Cerebral Palsy

Parents fear son will miss hospital appointments as they can't afford to replace van

Margaret Butler and Michael Power have called for more financial support to be given to carers.

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Oct 23rd 2016, 8:30 PM

# sunday interview

Ruth Coppinger: 'The TDs who decided women's destinies in 1983 abortion debate still hold office'

Ruth Coppinger said her party will take the pay increase due to TDs, but it will go towards campaigns supports.

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Oct 23rd 2016, 7:00 AM

# Redfaire

Michael Noonan has announced another 40 new jobs for Limerick

Last month, the Minister for Finance allocated half a billion euro to Limerick, the State’s fourth-largest city.

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Oct 20th 2016, 10:22 AM

# budget2017

Giving parents a tax credit for childcare would have cost nearly €600m

Finance Minister Michael Noonan said providing tax credits for paid child care would fail an equity test.

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Oct 17th 2016, 6:05 AM

# budget2017

Ministers aren't going to get a €12,000 pay hike after all

The Department of Public Expenditure has confirmed to TheJournal.ie that Minister Paschal Donohoe will ask Cabinet to waive the pay restoration.

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Oct 13th 2016, 10:11 AM

# supply vs demand

Noonan defends first-time buyers plan as critics warn it will create 'bidding war'

Cutting VAT on new homes would have been a better approach, one economist has said.

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Oct 12th 2016, 6:00 PM

# endless enda

Michael Noonan tips Paschal Donohoe to become Fine Gael leader

The Finance Minister said his Cabinet colleague “has all the qualities” to lead the party.

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Oct 12th 2016, 11:29 AM

"Not Brexit-proof" - there's a deal of good news for the self-employed today, but is it enough?

However the earned income tax credit still lags behind the €1,650 automatic deduction available to PAYE workers.

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Oct 11th 2016, 3:29 PM

# Holiday at Home

Good news for tourism businesses - their 9% VAT rate is safe

The rate came under scrutiny earlier this year but businesses say it has been instrumental to the sector’s recovery.

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Oct 11th 2016, 2:23 PM

# need to know

Budget 2017: Here are the main points you need to know

A €1.3 billion package of tax cuts and public spending was announced this afternoon.

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Oct 11th 2016, 1:43 PM