Tax receipts were flat last month, with the Exchequer taking in less stamp duty, excise, and capital gains tax than it did in January 2025. Some €4.2bn was collected in Value Added Tax (Vat), which was up by €0.1bn on the same month last year. Income tax receipts of €3bn were recorded last month, which was €30m or 1pc up year-on-year. Capital gains tax receipts, at €110m, were down by €107m. Income tax growth was slightly lower, which may in part reflect more taxpayers claiming reliefs.

Source: Irish Independent February 05, 2026 22:30 UTC