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Central Bank Urges Tax Savings Amid Dublin Airport Changes

2/12/2026

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Makhlouf Advocates Savings

Gabriel Makhlouf, governor of Ireland's Central Bank, urged saving corporate tax receipts to reduce concentration risk.
Cabinet approved removing the annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
Irish men are over twice as likely as women to use advanced digital skills at work.
Oireachtas AI committee criticized EU laws for inadequate protection of creators’ intellectual property rights.

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UK Lowers Energy Costs

The UK will lower standing charges on April 1, 2026 to reduce energy costs and save £190 annually.
Energy Minister Martin McCluskey said the measure shows the government's commitment to addressing the cost of living.
In Australia, housing policy worsens affordability as a 5% deposit guarantee for first-home buyers boosted loan amounts and worsened crisis.
Officials discuss reforming the capital gains tax to ease market pressures.

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Makhlouf Advocates Savings

Gabriel Makhlouf, governor of Ireland's Central Bank, urged saving corporate tax receipts to reduce concentration risk.
Cabinet approved removing the annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
Irish men are over twice as likely as women to use advanced digital skills at work.
Oireachtas AI committee criticized EU laws for inadequate protection of creators’ intellectual property rights.

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