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A Third of Irish Corporate Taxes Are Paid by Just Three Firms

Three firms are responsible for a third of Ireland's corporate tax revenues, while 57% were paid by just 10 companies in 2022. Finance Minister plans a long-term investment fund for excess corporation tax receipts.

  • Three corporate groups paid a third of Ireland's corporate tax revenues in 2021.
  • Large foreign-owned multinationals in the tech and pharma sectors dominate tax receipts.
  • 57% of corporation taxes were paid by just 10 companies in 2022.
  • Finance Minister plans to set up a long-term investment fund to channel excess corporation tax receipts.
A Third of Irish Corporate Taxes Are Paid by Just Three Firms
About a third of Ireland’s corporate tax revenues were paid by three corporate groups in 2021, according to new research which indicates the country’s tax receipts are even more concentrated than previously thought.

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