Ireland’s tax receipts for the first 10 months of the year have hit almost €64 billion, 25% ahead of the figure this time last year.

The strong figures were driven by record corporation tax receipts, which came in at €16.2 billion for the 10-month period, six and a half billion ahead of this time last October. Ireland’s total tax take could break the €80 billion figure by the end of the year for the first time ever.

Michael McGrath Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.