Simon Harris: “Money doesn't fall from a magic money tree”

At present, a single person begins to pay the higher 40% rate of tax at €44,000.

International financial services are a major Irish success story. Employment in the sector has grown from around 35,000 when I launched IFS2020 in 2015 to more than 60,000 today.

It will give our law enforcement agencies stronger tools, improve intelligence sharing across the State, strengthen oversight of emerging risks and ensure Ireland continues to meet the highest international standards.

Owning a home remains one of the biggest ambitions for many individuals and families. Our job is to make that ambition a reality.