Michael Noonan
THE reaction to the Budget for 2013 has been one of fear and anger across West Cork.
Central Bank issues commemorative Michael Collins coins
August 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr John Buttimer, Dermot Collins, Minister for Finance Michael Noonan and Cork County Mayor Cllr Barbara Murray at the launch in Collins Barracks.
Pic: Ger McCarthy
THE Central Bank of Ireland has today launched two collector coins commemorating the 90th anniversary of the death of Michael Collins.
A €20 gold proof coin and a €10 silver proof coin have both been issued and are available individually and as a set. [Read more...]
TD “shocked” by increase in tax arrears
October 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Jim Daly "shocked" by the figures
A WEST Cork TD has expressed his shock at figures supplied to him by the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, which reveal that the amount of tax owed to the Revenue Commissioners has doubled since 2007.
Clonakilty-based Fine Gael TD Jim Daly said that the figures represented a shocking increase in just four years, adding that they underline the hardship facing businesses nationwide.
“Small business owners are seriously suffering in the current economic climate. Entrepreneurs are the life-blood of our economy, whom we all depend upon to create new employment and therefore boost demand for other services.
