Department of Finance

Colm McCarthy: predictions for future population growth

The State will have to find revenue elsewhere, and fairly soon if the corporation tax bonanza begins to dry up.

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: predictions for future population growth

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Minister tried ‘very, very hard’ for farm income volatility tool in Budget 2026

Minister tried ‘very, very hard’ for farm income volatility tool in Budget 2026

NEWS 13 October 2025

Lump sum payments for both young and old farmers recommended

Lump sum payments for both young and old farmers recommended

NEWS 16 September 2025

Farm tax reliefs worth over €20m due to expire

Farm tax reliefs worth over €20m due to expire

Farm tax reliefs worth over €20m due to expire

NEWS 6 August 2025

Exchequer budget expands by €7.9bn

Exchequer budget expands by €7.9bn

Exchequer budget expands by €7.9bn

NEWS 23 July 2025

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Colm McCarthy: risks to the world economy amid conflict

Colm McCarthy: risks to the world economy amid conflict

World stock and bond markets have already weakened in response to the Israeli attacks and the Iranian response.

VIEWPOINTS 23 December 2024

Poultry broilers removed from flat-rate addition scheme

Poultry broilers removed from flat-rate addition scheme

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe made the decision based on advice provided by the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Finance that overcompensation is occurring within the sector.

POULTRY 23 December 2024

Colm McCarthy - Restraint on spending needed

Colm McCarthy - Restraint on spending needed

Departments have already been asked to restrain their demands on the 2026 budget.

VIEWPOINTS 23 December 2024

Multiple break-ins at Dundonald House

Multiple break-ins at Dundonald House

There have been multiple break-ins at DAERA’s former headquarters in Belfast over recent months.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 December 2024

Farmers to be celebrated during National Cultivate Week

Farmers to be celebrated during National Cultivate Week

Cultivate is an initiative of a group of credit unions across 175 locations in Ireland that provides short- to medium-term loans built specifically for the growing needs of its farming members.

NEWS 23 December 2024

Agricultural tax relief back in the spotlight

Agricultural tax relief back in the spotlight

The Department of Finance is now engaging with farm sector stakeholders regarding the controversial amendments.

NEWS 23 December 2024

Farm funding protected in draft Stormont budget

Farm funding protected in draft Stormont budget

Funding allocations made to Departments for the next financial year have been set out by Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 December 2024

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Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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