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Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance, responds to EU proposals to introduce tariffs on a "broad range of industrial and agricultural products" imported from the US which would be worth €95 billion.
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris, will inform the Cabinet today that he plans to fast-track legislation to ratify the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). This comes at a time when global trade uncertainty intensifies due to the US's new tariff policies.Joining Kieran to discuss this and more is Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe.
Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central
On this morning's Gift Grub, Paschal Donohoe took a dive into the chaotic world of tariffs and the escalating trade war, and there was also some very comprehensive financial information from an unlikely source! Hit play now to hear the full episode.
With global stock markets in turmoil, and fears of a lengthy trade war on the horizon, how will Ireland and the EU navigate such uncertain times? Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance and President of the Eurogroup of Finance Ministers, speaks to This Week.
The Minister for Finance says he expects jobs to be impacted in the medium term, as a result of the US tariffs imposed on Europe. The government says it's still unclear exactly how jobs would be hit, but Paschal Donohoe wants a negotiated settlement to the US tariffs. Minister Donohoe says a prediction on jobs could not be made until the EU outlines its response.. Meanwhile, the Irish Exporters Association will meet the Tanaiste Simon Harris at today's Trade Forum. Chief Executive Simon McKeever says a calm response is needed to President Trump's US tariffs... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Cratloe farmer and Former ICSA General Secretary, Eddie Punch, and Birgitta Curtin, Burren Smokehouse.
The Cabinet met this morning, and Kieran's guest brought a couple of measures in an effort to ease some of the pressure on household bills.Paschal Donohoe is the Minister for Finance, and joins to discuss.
Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:Jack reports from Brussels where EU leaders have been meeting to discuss issues including defence and rearmament.Paschal Donohoe used the sidelines of an EU summit to deliver a stark warning on the impact of tariffs on the economy. Conor McGregor's appearance at the White House on St Patrick's Day has heightened anticipation of a presidential run of his own.This week also saw more bad news on the issue the Government can't get away from.Plus the panelists pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, including Miriam Lord on Web Summit, Gerry Thornley on Ireland's Six Nations and Newton Emerson on Unionism discovering its Irish identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paschal Donohoe, The Minister for Finance and TD for Dublin Central.
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe discusses the threats a Trump administration to the Irish economy and how the government will manage the instability to the Irish job market.
On Monday, markets were in meltdown when it emerged that a Chinese app called DeepSeek had developed a low-cost AI technology that can compete with those of US giants but at a fraction of the cost and a fraction of the computing power. So, who is behind DeepSeek? And what is the future for the huge valuations on Big Tech and data centre stocks in the US and Europe?For some insight on this, host Ciarán Hancock was joined by Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times and Aidan Donnelly, head of Global equities at Davy.Earlier this week, the State sold another 5 per cent of its holding in AIB. This reduced taxpayers' holdings to 12.5 per cent in the Irish lender, which was bailed out by the State post the 2008 financial crash. Why has the State decided to sell more shares in AIB? What do we know of Paschal Donohoe's plan for the remaining 12.5 per cent stake? What about the cap on pay and bonuses? Joe Brennan of the Irish Times covered the story and joined us on the line to explain.Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Monday, markets were in meltdown when it emerged that a Chinese app called DeepSeek had developed a low-cost AI technology that can compete with those of US giants but at a fraction of the cost and a fraction of the computing power. So, who is behind DeepSeek? And what is the future for the huge valuations on Big Tech and data centre stocks in the US and Europe?For some insight on this, host Ciarán Hancock was joined by Ciara O'Brien of the Irish Times and Aidan Donnelly, head of Global equities at Davy.Earlier this week, the State sold another 5 per cent of its holding in AIB. This reduced taxpayers' holdings to 12.5 per cent in the Irish lender, which was bailed out by the State post the 2008 financial crash. Why has the State decided to sell more shares in AIB? What do we know of Paschal Donohoe's plan for the remaining 12.5 per cent stake? What about the cap on pay and bonuses? Joe Brennan of the Irish Times covered the story and joined us on the line to explain.Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's more than white smoke now, as an agreement on a new Government has now been made.Minister for Public Expenditure, Fine Gael's Paschal Donohoe, joins Kieran to discuss this new formation, and the next steps.
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe and journalist Lise Hand were back once again for The Last Word's review of the best non-fiction books of the past 12 months.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear their choices.
It's the time of year for reflection and I've been thinking a lot on how far we've come with this podcast since we started it almost four years ago - millions of listens, some big awards and nominations, and a lot of friends made along the way. And it's all thanks to you for being a loyal listener and supporting us along the way. So I thought it would be fitting for this week's episode to go right back to the very start and revisit my very first interview on this series, with the great Ian Dempsey of Today FM. Having shared a radio studio with Ian for well over 20 years, there was no one better to send me off into this brave new world of podcasting, knapsack on my back, excitement and trepidation in my heart.You might have heard interviews with Ireland's most-loved breakfast show presenter before, but you haven't heard one quite like this. Ian reveals things about himself that even I didn't know – like why he would never, ever get a massage; his desire to be able to drop an F-Bomb on the radio, his memories of the infamous Fr Joseph Marmion, and the real reason for his obsession with David Bowie. He even blew me away with his impressions of Paschal Donohoe, Joan Burton, Matt Cooper and many more! Produced by: Patrick Haughey, AudioBrand.
INSIDE POLITICS LIVE SHOW WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11TH - DUBLIN. TICKETS HERE!Pat Leahy, Jennifer Bray and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh to discuss today on trail of the 2024 general election:It's the last day of campaigning and the leaders of the three largest parties have been communicating their final messages to the electorate:Mary Lou McDonald seemed at ease as she asked voters to give their second preferences to parties like the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour.Together with his frequent wingman Paschal Donohoe, Simon Harris sounded the alarm for Ireland's economic and political stability and borrowed Sinn Féin's language of asking voters to 'lend' Fine Gael their support.Micheal Martin was asked again and insisted again that Fianna Fáil would not go into government with Sinn Féin.Pat, Jen, Cormac and Hugh discuss all that, and then pick their favourite, most pivotal and most consequential moments of the campaign. Finally Hugh answers some listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paschal Donohoe, Fine Gael candidate in Dublin Central // Paul Murphy, People Before Profit candidate in Dublin South West // Jack Chambers, Fianna Fáil candidate in Dublin West // Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin candidate in Donegal
PJ talks to Paschal Donohoe as we face into the last stretch before the General Election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paschal Donohoe is under the spotlight again after a secret dinner with Ryanair boss Michael O Leary has come under scrutiny. Both men joined Ian this morning to clarify just what was talked about during the meal.
We're focusing on the constituency of Dublin Central today, a diverse constituency at the heart of the capital. We've got two panels of candidates. Part one is Gary Gannon from the Social Democrats, Paschal Donohoe from Fine Gael, Clare Daly from Independents4Change and Janice Boylan from Sinn Féin.
Pledging to cut taxes by €7 billion, provide a €1,000 savings fund to every newborn baby and break up the Office of Public Works – they are just some of the promises made in the Fine Gael manifesto launched yesterday. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Paschal Donohue, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and candidate in Dublin Central constituency.
In the first of our election debates, Eoin Ó Broin, housing spokesperson for Sinn Féin, and Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Fine Gael housing spokesperson, joined Matt to debate the housing crisis, which remains the biggest issue for many voters heading to the polls on November 29th.To catch the full debate, press the 'play' button on this page.
Donald Trump has promised to decrease corporation tax in the US and increase tariffs on goods from the EU which risks a massive shake up to Ireland's economy. To discuss further Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Public Expenditure Minister and Fine Gael General Election candidate for Dublin Central Paschal Donohoe.
Paul Byrne celebrates and amazing Dragon of Shandon, quizzes Minister Paschal Donohoe on the Budget and upcoming election, hears your wacky but yummy food combos. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Byrne talk to Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe about the government record on listener issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland's infrastructure is lagging 25% behind that of high-income European economies, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure debates with Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin TD for Donegal.
Last week, the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, announced an update on National Development Plan (NDP) delivery and capital expenditure for the third quarter of 2024. The renewed plan was released in 2021, where it was evident travel infrastructure was and continues to be a focal part of the scheme.Minister Paschal Donohoe joins Kieran to discuss the updates.
Controversy is brewing as Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, a notorious figure in Irish crime, is considering running as an independent candidate in Dublin Central's general election. Hutch, who was acquitted of murder last year, could be challenging political heavyweights like Mary Lou McDonald and Paschal Donohoe for a seat. But, with a criminal past, is he eligible to run for public office? Are there rules about who can stand for election in Ireland?To discuss, Seán is joined by Dr Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Constitutional Law at South East Technological University.
On today's show: 10am-11am We'll speak to minister Paschal Donohoe as he comes to Galway Connacht Tribune headlines Sports Preview ‘Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.
Budget 2025, reminiscent of the bonanza Celtic Tiger years, was leaked almost entirely before Ministers Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe took to the floor of the Dáil yesterday to deliver it. Political editor, Pat Leahy, believes that's down to the reality of coalition parties needing to publicise their particular wins ahead of an impending election. The 2.2 billion euro spending package is widely viewed as an attempt to curry favour with voters instead of addressing more long-term systemic changes that fall outside the electoral cycle. And he warns that a 'giveaway' budget does not automatically guarantee electoral success. Former senior government advisor, Gerard Howlin, says it will be extremely painful to rein in spending now that the precedent has been set. Political correspondent Jennifer Bray, analyses how the opposition is framing the budget to successfully land political blows to the governments fiscal credibility.Presented by Hugh Linehan. Produced by Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jack Chambers, Minister for Finance and Paschal Donohoe, Public Expenditure Minister.
Richard, Gavan and Zara are joined in studio by Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure, for comment on Budget 2025 and the blow-back from the bike shed.The group discusses the consequences of the recent missile attacks by Iran against Israel and what it means for the 379 Irish UNIFIL staff currently in Lebanon.And did Walz flub the debate? The group analyses the vice-presidential debate and how it may affect the election outcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What did we learn from the budget speeches of Ministers Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe? Irish Times reporters fill us in on bonus payments, tax adjustments, welfare increases and a surprise measure. Finally we ask: Is it wise to spend so much money in the way the Government plans? With Conor Pope, Niamh Towey, Jennifer Bray, Ian Curran, Jack Horgan-Jones and Cliff Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minister for Finance Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, today unveiled its multi-billion euro Budget for 2025.Ian Guider Columnist with the Business Post, Nancy Fallon, Tax Partner at KPMG and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post joined Matt to break down where the government's finances will be spent over the coming year.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.
Budget 2025 is set to be announced in the coming minutes. TDs have been filing into the Dáil chamber, ahead of Jack Chambers' first budget as Finance Minister. It's the biggest budget in the history of the State and has a Late Late Show feel to it with something for everyone in the audience. Jack Chambers will get to splash the cash like few before in his first budget and along with Paschal Donohoe they'll deliver a pre-election giveaway. There's 12 euro a week increases for those on social welfare, A 1.5 billion euro package of one off payments to those on social benefits, A baby bonus of 420 euro for parents of newborns, Cuts to income tax and the USC, 250 euro worth of energy credits, Free schoolbooks for children up to Leaving Cert, As well as extra funding for the big picture items like housing, health and childcare, And that's all before they announce what they plan to do with 17 billion euro from the Apple tax and AIB shares money. The finer details are on the way, with Jack Chambers taking to his feet in the Dáil chamber in the next few minutes. Speaking ahead of the announcement, a Clare Government senator has defended the retention of the Universal Social Charge in Budget 2025. The USC is a tax on income which was introduced at the height of the financial crisis in 2011 and was intially intended to be a temporary measure. Today, the rate of USC for those earning between €25,760 and €70,044 has been reduced from 4% to 3%, having been reduced by 0.5% last year. Ennistymon Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway says if the tax was abolised, the State would have to make up the loss in other areas. One area that many hoped in vain would receive attention in the Budget was the hospitality VAT rate. Hospitality businesses enjoyed a 9% rate during the pandemic but the previous 13.5% was reinstated last August and has been in place since. Although many including Enterprise Minister Peter Burke have backed calls for the reintroduction of the lower 9% rate, no change has been implemented in Budget 2025. Inagh Green Party Senator believes the Government's failure to listen to businesses on this matter shows it's not taking the challenges facing the sector seriously.
Well, one of the big talking points of this week has been the €1.4 million security hut at the entrance to the Department of Finance. The Government have been criticised for overspending and on this morning's Gift Grub, Paschal Donohoe joined Ian to explain. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, on a looming budget, a looming election and a cash windfall from the apple tax case.
On this morning's Gift Grub, Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe won a MASSIVE €13 billion with Ray Foley on the Cash Machine. How do you even think about spending a windfall like that?! Well, Paschal was so excited, he broke into song. Hit play now to hear the full episode.
In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie sits down with Eurogroup president Paschal Donohoe and Bruegel Senior fellow Guntram Wolff to discuss the EU's dire defence and security challenges and the role of public finances. They also discuss Wolff's latest report on Europe's and Germany's slow rearmament, particularly compared to Russian arms production. Listen to Donohoe's speech at Bruegel Annual Meetings about the Eurogroup's immediate priorities here.
Sinn Féin today published their housing plan should they be elected to run the country for the next five years. To disucss this with Sarah Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson & TD for Donegal Pearse Doherty and Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery, and Reform and TD for Dublin Central-Paschal Donohue.
Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe says the EU needs to make its economy more autonomous to prepare for the prospect of a second Donald Trump Presidency. He discusses the recent market turmoil, the US and European economic outlook, and more with Bloomberg Radio's Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe has today published his department's Mid-Year Expenditure Report.He joins Kieran to discuss.
Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray join Hugh to tie up political loose ends as the summer finally arrives. With a General Election around the corner, Sinn Féin and Fine Gael have tricky tasks. Mary Lou McDonald must reset the party's message after disappointing results in June, while Fine Gael must select candidates to replace the 15 TDs who will not stand again. The panel also looks at the prospects of the proposed defamation reform bill progressing in the lifetime of this Government, Paschal Donohoe's future plans and how the outcome of the US presidential election may impact politics here in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe explains where he feels the Irish economy is at ahead of the Summer Economic Statement being prepared this week.
He's into his sport, but - unlike his Budget partner Paschal Donohoe - you won't see him at Taylor Swift. Who is Jack Chambers? Áine and the team consider the steep learning curve ahead of the 33 year old, the vote on the Migration Pact, Giorgia Meloni's ire and Natasha O'Brien's standing ovation.
Minister Paschal Donohoe talks to Eamon about the local and European elections, immigration, and RTÉ. Paschal Donohoe is Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, Recorded on Thursday 13th June 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, SF spokesperson on Social Protection and TD for Cork South Central.
Paschal Donohoe, Eurogroup President and Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure speaks to Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden about the European economic outlook, progress towards a capital markets union and the upcoming EU elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, has the latest update on the National Development Plan and the economic outlook for rest of 2024.
Iain and Jacqui enjoyed a lovely weekend in Ireland's capital, which culminated in a near sellout ‘For the Many Live! At the Laughter Lounge comedy club. The resignation of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach provided the ideal background to the show and they were delighted that the Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe, and mentioned as a possible successor to Varadkar, joined them as their special guest. Iain tested Jacqui on her knowledge about Ireland, its history and politics and they talked woth Paschal about the latest trends in Irish politics, the EU and his interest in UK politics. All in all, a fabukous evening in front of a brilliantly engaged audience. Jacqui and Iain are already planning another event in Dublin in 2026! Smut quota: Zero.Get your tickets for future For the Many Live shows in Fowey, Cambridge and Brighton at www.forthemany.live