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Department of Finance

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Department of Finance

@IRLDeptFinance

The economic and finance ministry in the Government of Ireland. We play a central role in achieving the Government’s economic and social goals.

Merrion Street Dublin

Joined March 2013

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Minister of State @RobertTroyTD has today welcomed the latest CSO data, which confirms that motor insurance premiums have decreased for the ninth successive month. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-…
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Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD will travel to Brussels today for a two-day meeting of EU Finance and Economy Ministers. The Tánaiste will, for the first time, chair the ECOFIN as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-…
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Jul 8
Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD, and Minister of State, @RobertTroyTD, welcome the passage of the Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, known as the “Right to Be Forgotten”, through the Oireachtas. Learn More: gov.ie/en/department-…
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Jul 3
Taifeadadh barrachas Státchiste €0.7 billiún suas go dtí deireadh mhí an Mheithimh 2026. I gcomparáid leis sin, taifeadadh barrachas €4.5 billiún sa tréimhse chéanna anuraidh. Léigh tuilleadh: gov.ie/en/department-…
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Jul 3
An Exchequer surplus of €0.7 billion was recorded in the first half of the year. This compares to a surplus of €4.5 billion last year. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-…
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Jul 3
Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD has today signed new rules into law that will strengthen protections for consumers purchasing financial products or services online or over the phone. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-…
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Jul 2
Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD today welcomes the publication by the @CSOIreland of the Annual National Accounts for 2025 & revised estimates for the first quarter of 2026 & notes the confirmation of continued strong domestic economic activity. Read More: gov.ie/en/department-…
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@IRLDeptFinance
Jul 1
Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD, today welcomes the establishment of the Credit Review Service, an independent body designed to assist SMEs, who have been refused credit or had existing facilities reduced or withdrawn by a bank. Read More: gov.ie/en/department-…
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Jun 30
Today, Government has marked the reduction of VAT rate to 9% for restaurants, cafés, other food and catering services and hairdressers. The rate will be reintroduced from 1 July 2026. Read More: gov.ie/en/department-…
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Jun 28
🏳️‍🌈Pride 2026🏳️‍⚧️ The Department of Finance is proud to celebrate Pride 2026, reaffirming our ongoing commitment to inclusion, diversity, and respect for all.🌈 #DublinPride #Pride2026 #ProudToWorkForIreland
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Jun 23
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, @SimonHarrisTD, has today published the Mortgage Arrears Review 2025. The latest figures show continued progress, with mortgage arrears on primary dwelling homes declining across all key measures. Read More: gov.ie/en/department-…
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Jun 22
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance @SimonHarrisTD and Minister of State @RobertTroyTD today convened a Consumer Round Table to discuss plans for the introduction of a new Investment Account. Read More: gov.ie/en/department-…
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Jun 22
The latest in our Economic Insights series covers: 1️⃣ Rise of the Modified Machines: Investment in AI-related hardware in 🇮🇪 2️⃣ Ireland’s participation in Global Value Chains 3️⃣ Irish Population Ageing: The Land of Saints & Seniors Read more here 👉 gov.ie/en/department-…
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Jun 18
Today, Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD & Minister for Justice @OCallaghanJim launched Ireland’s National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-…