Address at Sciences Po, Paris – ‘Unlocking the potential of the euro area’s economic landscape’

Good afternoon. It is a real pleasure to be here with you in this renowned institution to share my thoughts on how we can unlock the potential of the euro area’s economic landscape. My warmest thanks to Professor Saraceno and the faculty at Sciences Po for hosting me today.    I will deliver my remarks […]

Minister Donohoe marks St Patrick’s Day with visits to France and Bulgaria

The Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D., will today (Tuesday) start his St Patrick’s Day programme with an official visit to Paris, where he will undertake a series of political, community, business and student engagements on behalf of the Irish Government. Later in the week, the Minister will travel on […]

President of the Eurogroup, Minister Donohoe, travels to Brussels to chair March Eurogroup meeting

President of the Eurogroup and Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, is in Brussels today (Monday) to chair Eurogroup’s March meeting. The Eurogroup meeting will begin with a discussion on economic developments and prospects in the euro area before focusing on budgetary policy. The Eurogroup President intends to […]

Minister Donohoe announces establishment of Senior Post Remuneration Committee to guide Government’s work 

The Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, today (Wednesday) announced the establishment of the Senior Posts Remuneration Committee. In line with the recommendations of the Independent Review Panel (IRP) on Senior Public Service Recruitment and Pay Determination Processes, the Committee will provide objective and independent advice to the Minister regarding […]

Minister Donohoe’s fast accruals pension policy to facilitate increased retirement ages for uniformed public servants

The Minister for Public Expenditure, NPD Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe has today (Tuesday) provided his support for retirement age increase measures, which will assist in recruiting and retaining valuable expertise in the uniformed services.  Proposed increases to the mandatory retirement ages of uniformed public servants will be facilitated under the Department’s fast accrual pension […]

Tax receipts steady in February; public expenditure reflects Government priorities

Today’s Exchequer figures show that tax revenues to end-February were €12.0 billion, 5½  per cent above the same period last year; Income tax receipts amounted to €5.3 billion to end-February, up by €0.3 billion or 5.7 per cent on last year; Total gross voted expenditure to end-February amounted to €15 billion, €2.7 billion or 22 […]

1,200 new Irish citizens attend Citizenship Ceremonies in National Concert Hall Dublin

1,200 new Irish citizens will be granted Irish citizenship in two ceremonies taking place at the National Concert Hall in Dublin today.   The Ceremonies will see applicants from 105 countries around the world and living in 31 counties on the island of Ireland being conferred as Irish citizens.   Minister Paschal Donohoe and Minister […]

Minister Donohoe welcomes the publication of the fourth Open Government Partnership National Action Plan

The Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe has welcomed the publication of the fourth Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2023-2025. The Open Government Partnership is based on the principle that an open government is more accessible, more responsive, and more accountable to its citizens, which is essential for democracy.  The Open […]

Opening statement to the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action

A Cathaoirleach,  I would like to begin by thanking you and the Committee for the invitation to speak to you today. I am accompanied by Ken Cleary and Patrick Moran from the Climate Division in the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery, and Reform. I look forward to engaging with members and discussing […]

Minister Donohoe announces Government approval of new Public Service Agreement 2024 – 2026

Minister for Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, has today (Tuesday, 13th February 2024) obtained Government approval of the Public Service Agreement 2024 – 2026.  In welcoming the approval of Government, Minister Donohoe noted that the terms of the proposed Agreement were the outcome of a complex and difficult negotiation process.   […]