Ireland

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News about Ireland, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Nov. 9, 2014

Though Ireland has been under international pressure to close loopholes that have drawn companies like Google and Microsoft, the country is still touting its low-tax appeal. MORE
Nov. 7, 2014

Newly released documents suggest that Ireland was pressured into controversial 67.5 billion euro bailout that left taxpayers rescuing crippled banks; documents also illustrate European Central Bank's role in determining scope of aid program; disclosure reignites fierce debate about the package. MORE
Oct. 20, 2014

Editorial observes Ireland is set to repeal 'double Irish' provision that has allowed multinational companies to operate there while avoiding billions in taxes to any government; holds move is not a case of true reform because country will create new provision allowing many such companies to pay taxes at a discounted rate; contends international cooperation on tax policy could help avoid such race-to-the bottom scenarios in which nations attempt to lure business with tax loopholes. MORE
Oct. 15, 2014

Ireland responds to criticism of its business-friendly tax arrangements by closing loophole used by multinational giants like Google; European Union and Obama administration have been increasingly vocal about tax-avoidance strategies of multinational firms and countries that enable them. MORE
Oct. 4, 2014

Joe Nocera Op-Ed column points to similarities between Nevada's efforts to lure Tesla motors and Ireland's effort to draw Apple with low corporate tax rates; notes European Union investigation found that Ireland's deal with Apple essentially amounts to 'state aid' and is therefore illegal; holds main difference between American states' and European countries' efforts to bring in corporate business is that European Union has rules intended to prevent abuses. MORE

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A Chilling New Music Video From an Up-and-Coming Electronic Artist

By ALY COMINGORE

The unsettling visual for the Irish artist Talos’s song “Bloom” was directed by Brendan Canty and Conal Thomson of Feel Good Lost, who also helmed Hozier’s “Take Me to Church” video.

November 18, 2014, Tuesday

MORE ON IRELAND: Canty, Brendan , Cork (Ireland) , Music

Europe Takes Aim at Deals Created to Escape Taxes

By DANNY HAKIM

As global authorities ramp up efforts to close tax loopholes, companies are lobbying against proposed reforms.

November 15, 2014, Saturday

MORE ON IRELAND: Tax Shelters , Apple Inc , Amazon.com Inc , Fiat SpA , Corporate Taxes , Netherlands , Starbucks Corporation , Foreign Investments , European Commission , Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development , Europe , Ireland , Luxembourg

Ireland Sets Water Fees, Angering Thousands

By KATE GALBRAITH

Protesters say free water is a human right, but economists say use charges promote efficiency.

November 13, 2014, Thursday

MORE ON IRELAND: Water , Ireland , Shortages , Privatization , Demonstrations, Protests and Riots

Ireland Savors Rugby Win Over Powerful Springboks

By HUW RICHARDS

In a busy weekend with Southern Hemisphere teams touring Europe, England and Wales lost to New Zealand and Australia, but Ireland beat South Africa.

November 10, 2014, Monday

MORE ON IRELAND: Rugby , Ireland , South Africa , England , New Zealand , Wales

Ireland Vies to Remain Silicon Valley's Low-Tax Home Away From Home

By MARK SCOTT

Though Ireland has been under international pressure to close loopholes that have drawn companies like Google and Microsoft, the country is still touting its low-tax appeal.

November 9, 2014, Sunday

MORE ON IRELAND: Corporate Taxes , Ireland , Tax Shelters , Apple Inc , European Commission , Google Inc , Microsoft Corporation

E.C.B. Threatened to End Funding Unless Ireland Took Bailout, Letters Show

By STEPHEN CASTLE

Letters released by the European Central Bank show how Ireland’s government was left with little alternative but to apply for the bailout.

November 7, 2014, Friday

MORE ON IRELAND: Ireland , Banking and Financial Institutions , European Central Bank , European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- )

Irish Agog That Joe Kernen, CNBC Host, Missed Their Exit From U.K.

By ROBERT MACKEY

Irish viewers were puzzled to learn this week that a host of CNBC’s “Squawk Box” seemed unaware that they were not part of Britain.

November 5, 2014, Wednesday

MORE ON IRELAND: Ireland , Euro (Currency) , British Pound (Currency) , CNBC , Kernen, Joe , Great Britain , Squawk Box (TV Program) , Shanahan, Martin D

'Georgian Villa' in the North of Ireland

By SANDRA JORDAN

Modern home was designed to resemble a more traditional architecture.

October 31, 2014, Friday

MORE ON IRELAND: Real Estate and Housing (Residential) , Ireland , Architecture

Northern Ireland Orders Inquiry Into Handling of Rape Allegations

By DOUGLAS DALBY

The investigation will look at prosecutors’ handling of allegations by a woman that she was raped by a senior I.R.A. member, then interrogated in “kangaroo courts.”