12 To 12
The same period last year recorded a surplus
An exchequer deficit of 2.5 billion euro's been recorded to the end of February.
That compares to a surplus of just under 1 billion euro in the same period last year.
The change results from the transfer of 4 billion euro to the National Reserve Fund.
Department of Finance figures show tax receipts are 1.3 billion or 13 per cent ahead of the same period last year.
That's down to a growth in income tax, corporation tax and VAT.
Offaly Fire That Claimed Lives Of Boy (4) And Woman (60s) Upgraded To Murder Investigation
A woman in her 50s is also in hospital.
New Figures Reveal How Parts Of Kildare Rank Among Worst In State For GP Coverage
South Kildare is among the worst hit areas in the country.
Tomorrow Marks 25 Years Since Naas Man Trevor Deely Went Missing As Gardai Issue Appeal
The 22-year-old from Naas went missing after attending his work Christmas party in Dublin in December 2000.
Woman And Young Boy Die In Offaly House Fire
The fire broke out last night.
Rent Hike Fears For Students As Lawless’s Department Weighs Change Sought By Private Operators
Senator Laura Harmon says Further and Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless must protect students from rent hikes.
Taxi Driver Protest Suspended Pending Outcome Of Talks
The action has been suspended pending the outcome of a meeting at Government buildings next week.
BREAKING: Green Light For €1.3bn Drainage Scheme Serving Kildare After Court Agreement
The major project is seen as crucial to the provision of future housing infrastructure.
Irish Troops Come Under "Small-Arms Fire" In Lebanon
Defence Minister Helen McEntee is condemning the incident, and says it's an unacceptable breach of the UN Security Council Resolution.
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