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Jack Chambers

Irish politician (Fianna Fáil)

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  • Aug 7

    Ireland's tax take up 6% to €59.6bn as first 15% global minimum tax payments boost July receipts

    Ireland collected €59.6bn in tax in the first seven months of 2026, up nearly 6% excluding last year's once-off Apple proceeds, as the first 15% global minimum tax payments from large firms boosted July's corporation tax take.

  • Jul 6

    SIPTU to ballot over 80,000 public workers for strike as Irish pay talks stall

    Ireland's largest trade union is launching workplace consultations ahead of strike ballots after the previous public sector pay deal expired and formal negotiations on a successor agreement have yet to begin.

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