Justin McCarthy

1 month ago | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy

Minister for Housing James Browne has said the financial market for building apartments in Dublin is broken and the tax regime needs to be examined to stimulate development. Mr Browne said nobody wants to build apartments in Dublin at the moment and radical action needs to be taken. Speaking on RTÉ’s This Week, he said there would be a "political price to pay" if the Government fails to deliver housing. "We have to examine the taxation regulatory regime and how that affects people's behaviour.

1 month ago | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy

The Minister for Finance has said between 50,000 and 80,000 jobs in Ireland could be at risk if US trade tariffs are introduced in early April. He also indicated that income tax cuts proposed in the programme for the government may not go ahead if severe tariffs are introduced. Speaking on RTÉ's This Week programme, Paschal Donohoe said a global trade dispute will impact on people’s living standards, and the Government may have to make decisions to protect the public finances.

2 months ago | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy

Independent TD Michael Lowry has asked for permission to address the Dáil to respond to allegations made about him by Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty. Mr Lowry told RTÉ's This Week that he delivered a letter to the Ceann Comhairle’s office, formally requesting an early opportunity to make a personal statement on the floor of the Dáil to address what he described as a "smear" against him.

Jan 12, 2025 | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy |Cork South-West

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Jan 12, 2025 | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy |Cork South-West

The leader of the Green Party has said the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill will be a big test of the next government's ability to take difficult decisions. Roderic O’Gorman dismissed suggestions that there should be a rethink of the legislation if it has the potential to damage Ireland’s economy or the country’s relationship with the US. The Bill aims to ban trade between Ireland and Israel’s illegal settlements on Palestinian land.