Analysis

Read on for analysis articles from journalists at the Irish Examiner and from Ernst and Young taxation experts.

Lenihan ends ‘Cinderella’ tax loophole for super rich

21/11/2008 - SUPER-RICH exiles will no longer be able to manipulate loopholes to avoid paying tax despite spending large amounts of time in Ireland, Finance Minister Brian Lenihan last night warned.

FT ranks Lenihan second-worst finance minister

19/11/2008 - BRIAN LENIHAN has been ranked the second-worst finance minister out of 19 European countries by an expert group of leading economists and analysts.

ICTU call to ‘soften’ cutbacks

19/11/2008 - THE Irish Congress of Trade Unions has issued 10 recommendations to the Government on how to “reverse or soften” the impact of the recent budget cutbacks.

Airport tax and high earners’ levy to come before cabinet

18/11/2008 - A MODIFICATION of the €10 airport tax announced in last month’s budget, along with measures to curb tax evasion on overseas property and a 3% levy for high earners are expected to be included in the Finance Bill which goes to cabinet today.

Mini-budget not an option, says Lenihan

07/11/2008 - A MINI-BUDGET in 2009 has been ruled out by Finance Minister Brian Lenihan, who said it would only serve to inflict further damage on the economy.

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Ernst and Young Analysis: Business pays the price in Budget
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Multinationals will benefit from steady corporation tax

14/10/2008 - 18:05:09 - Ernst & Young have praised the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan for not increasing the 12.5% rate of corporation tax.