2.346 #JimGavins have elapsed since #FiannaFail started its inquiry into its #Aras25 presidential election disaster. Now #FF is struggling to keep a lid on rumours that the report blames both #JackChambers and Micheál Martin's chief of staff for covering up #JimGavin's dirty secret of ripping off a tenant.

https://www.newstalk.com/news/fianna-fail-tds-believe-election-review-could-be-fatal-for-martin-and-chambers-journalist-2219044

1 #JimGavin = 26 days. For an explanation of the numbers, see https://mastodon.ie/@2legged/115665379516204101

[11:15] Jack Chambers objected to development of ‘monstrosity’ apartments by Lidl on ‘aesthetic’ grounds

Minister Jack Chambers, who has criticised planning objections regarding concerns about the “character of an area”, previously objected to a development which included apartments over “aesthetic” concerns.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/jack-chambers-objected-to-development-of-monstrosity-apartments-by-lidl-on-aesthetic-grounds/a446651585.html

#JackChambers

[17:49] Most politicians 'reject' McGregor's politics - Chambers

There has been a resounding rejection of Conor McGregor's attempts to run for the presidency, Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers has said.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0416/1508053-chambers-mcgregor/

#ConorMcGregor's #JackChambers

[14:07] Sinn Féin accuses Jack Chambers of misleading public over housing completion figures

Sinn Féin have accused Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers of burying a report that said 2024 housing completions would not be anywhere near the 40,000 figure used throughout the election.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/sinn-fein-accuses-jack-chambers-of-misleading-public-over-housing-completion-figures/a1727101616.html

#SinnFéin #JackChambers #2024 #40,000

[13:39] Chambers given 2024 housing figures before election - SF

Department of Finance officials told then minister Jack Chambers on the eve of the General Election being called that the number of houses likely to be built by the end of 2024 would be lower than the Government's 40,000 builds prediction, an internal document shows.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0313/1501897-housing-figure-jack-chambers/

#DepartmentofFinance #JackChambers #theeveoftheGeneralElection #theendof2024 #Government #40,000

[16:10] Chambers supports cut in tax rate on investment funds

Minister for Finance Jack Chambers has backed a recommendation from his own officials to cut the rate of tax on certain investment funds from 41% to 33%.

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2024/1022/1476846-investment-funds-chambers/

#JackChambers #41%to33%

[16:47] Finance Bill schedule will be changed to allow for election this year, Finance Minister says

Finance Minister Jack Chambers has said the scheduling of the Finance Bill will be changed to allow for an election this year.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/finance-bill-schedule-will-be-changed-to-allow-for-election-this-year-finance-minister-says/a1812891172.html

#JackChambers #thisyear

[11:21] Govt leaders to discuss election 'sequencing' in November

Finance Minister Jack Chambers has said he expects the Finance Bill to come before the Oireachtas again on 5 November, and he does not expect it to come before the Dáil next week.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1018/1476169-finance-bill/

#JackChambers #Oireachtas #5November #Dáil #nextweek

[19:12] ‘Mansion tax’ aims to make rich pay their fair share, says Finance Minister Jack Chambers

The ‘mansion tax’ announced in today’s Budget will mean people who are better off will pay their fair share, according to Finance Minister Jack Chambers.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/mansion-tax-aims-to-make-rich-pay-their-fair-share-says-finance-minister-jack-chambers/a1714606216.html

#today #Budget #Finance #JackChambers

[18:33] The Indo Daily - Extra: Budget 2025: Is unprecedented giveaway the golden ticket to keep Coalition in power?

It was described as the biggest giveaway since the financial crash of the late 2000s, but what does Budget 2025 mean for your pocket and the State coffers? Jack Chambers’ inaugural Budget performance as Finance Minister was a good day for parents, pensioners and students.

https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-extra-budget-2025-is-unprecedented-giveaway-the-golden-ticket-to-keep-coalition-in-power/a370844197.html

#thelate2000s #State #JackChambers’ #Budget #Finance