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Breaking News: Finance Bill to be published
20/11/2008 - 06:37:19 - The Finance Bill, which contains details on several controversial Budget measures, will be published today.

Govt planning 3% income levy on high earners

17/11/2008 - 07:54:29 - The Government is reportedly set to introduce a new 3% levy on incomes above €250,000 as part of its efforts to plug the massive gap in the public finances.

Teachers and parents to protest at education cuts

15/11/2008 - 12:24:19 - Teachers and parents are taking to the streets of Tullamore in Co Offaly today, in protest against the education cuts contained in last month's Budget.

Young Green Party holds annual conference

15/11/2008 - 08:48:23 - The Young Green Party's annual convention is underway in Dublin this weekend.

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Analysis: 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.

Finance Bill to be published