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Michael McGrath

tariff threat

Tánaiste warns ‘economic shock’ from US tariffs comes at ‘critical juncture’ for war in Ukraine

27 Mar

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Power Outages

Ireland to receive 13 emergency power generators from EU following delay in correspondence

Updated 27 Jan

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EU Commission

Von der Leyen's new EU Commission gets green light from MEPs

27 Nov 2024

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Brussels

Feuding European political groups strike deal to back new EU Commission

21 Nov 2024

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Passed the test

Michael McGrath takes aim at dynamic pricing during 'intense' three-hour grilling by MEPs

McGrath acknowledged there was a “big debate” in Ireland on ticket pricing since the sale of Oasis tickets in August.

Muiris O'Cearbhaill

Updated 5 Nov 2024

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European Commission

McGrath may lead case as EU challenges Hungary's controversial 'foreign influence' laws

3 Oct 2024

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European Union

McGrath says Justice Commissioner role will be ‘challenging and complex’

22 Sep 2024

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European Commission

Von der Leyen says not everyone can get an economic portfolio. So is McGrath happy with his lot?

17 Sep 2024

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New gig

Ursula von der Leyen appoints Michael McGrath as the EU's new Justice Commissioner

The roles were announced today after the decision was delayed due to formal processes that needed to be completed in Slovenia.

Updated 17 Sep 2024

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Long Road Ahead

Explainer: Why we could see an election here before Ireland's next EU Commissioner is in place

There is still a long road ahead before the new commissioners can begin their work on new laws and enforcing regulation.

Muiris O'Cearbhaill

14 Sep 2024

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Brussels

Von der Leyen delays announcement of new Commission portfolios until next week

11 Sep 2024

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gender balance

Target for gender-balanced EU Commission set to be missed as countries like Ireland only nominate a man

27 Aug 2024

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loggerheads

Proposing female commissioner at this stage would be 'unfair' on Michael McGrath, Taoiseach says

26 Jul 2024

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Michael McGrath

Taoiseach takes ‘gender equality seriously’ but backs decision to only nominate McGrath for Commissioner

19 Jul 2024

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Promoted

Dara Calleary returns to Cabinet as super junior minister as James Lawless becomes Minister of State

Updated 27 Jun 2024

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moving up the ranks

Jack Chambers appointed Finance Minister by President after being approved by Dáil vote

26 Jun 2024

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Fianna Fáil

Outgoing Finance Minister McGrath says he does not 'rule out' becoming a potential leader of Fianna Fáil

26 Jun 2024

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Analysis

McGrath gets thumbs up from Fine Gaelers, but surprise expressed on Chambers' leap to finance

25 Jun 2024

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off to brussels

McGrath confirmed as Ireland's nominee for EU Commissioner as he eyes financial portfolio

25 Jun 2024

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off to brussels

Finance Minister Michael McGrath set to become Ireland's new EU Commissioner

24 Jun 2024

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everyday i'm reshufflin

Govt to name next EU Commissioner tomorrow – but what could it mean for Cabinet?

24 Jun 2024

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off to brussels

Government to sign off on Ireland's new EU commissioner with McGrath tipped for top job

22 Jun 2024

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Credit Rating

Fitch Ratings upgrades Ireland on its ability to repay long-term debts to AA

31 May 2024

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mortgage interest

Further cuts to interest rates and energy prices on the cards, says finance minister

27 May 2024

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Eurobonds

Barry Andrews says he supports joint borrowing, despite McGrath ruling out defence bonds

18 Apr 2024

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income tax cuts

'Substantial income tax package' promised for autumn's Budget, McGrath promises

13 Apr 2024

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National Treasury Management Agency

Irish government to stop investing almost €3m in companies based in illegal Israeli settlements

5 Apr 2024

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Going nowhere

Paschal Donohoe 'not planning' to step down from Cabinet role, will contest general election

4 Apr 2024

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fuel excise duties

Planned increase to excise duties could put petrol stations near border 'under grave threat'

14 Mar 2024

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hit a limit

‘Limited’ opportunity for Nama to build more affordable homes, says McGrath

6 Mar 2024

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Minister seeks advice on taxpayers' €4.2m invested in companies in illegal Israeli settlements

24 Feb 2024

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Ursula von der Leyen

'One visit' to Israel not a reason to oppose von der Leyen’s second term bid, says McGrath

21 Feb 2024

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Stormont

Finance minister to meet Stormont counterpart, as UK govt tables motion reaffirming 'Acts of Union'

20 Feb 2024

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access to cash

Central Bank bosses: 'It's clear cash is still needed and wanted by people in society'

14 Feb 2024

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Arson Attacks

'A campaign of far-right terrorism': Murphy lambastes Govt over response to arson attacks

8 Feb 2024

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Department of Finance

Finance Minister announces interest rate on warehoused tax debt by businesses reduced to 0%

5 Feb 2024

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access to cash

New plans to be brought to Government to ensure 'reasonable access' to cash at ATMs across the country

21 Jan 2024

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FDI

Finance Minister McGrath travels to California to talk trade and meet with tech companies

7 Jan 2024

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divestment

Minister to propose plan to deal with €4.2m invested in companies in illegal Israeli settlements

23 Nov 2023

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dail ructions

Heated Dáil exchanges as government accused of ‘double standards’ on Israel and Russia

16 Nov 2023

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