Robert Shortt

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Ministers Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe

How two Budget announcements could have lasting impact

Robert Shortt analyses how two moves delivered in Budget 2024 may have a long-lasting legacy

Ireland • 11 Oct 23

IFAC says that many non-core expenditure items "look likely to persist"

IFAC says Govt Budget spend "serious cause for concern"

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has issued a 'flash' response to today's Budget package which it describes as smaller than last year but "still exceptionally large."

Business • 11 Oct 23

The changes to tax bands, USC bands and tax credits will help workers keep pace with wage inflation

Budget in line with Summer Economic Statement

Analysis and Comment • 10 Oct 23

Both of the new funds will be managed by the National Treasury Management Agency

Two new funds to save for future in Budget 2024

The Government is to establish two investment funds to use some of the windfall in corporation tax receipts of recent years and to save more into the future.

Budget 2024 • 10 Oct 23

The Budget includes a core expenditure package of just under €5.3bn

€14bn Budget a 'step change' in planning for the future

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said that Budget 2024 marks a step change in how the country plans for the future.

Business • 10 Oct 23

Next year, general government expenditure is expected to be approximately €113 billion

Importance of Budget 2024 deserves everyone's attention

Budget day is a day when the fruit of your labour comes before your eyes, and there are the implications for what labour you and those who come after may have to do to pay for it into the future.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Oct 23

The undershoot in corporation tax revenues comes against the backdrop of a fall in exports

Corporation tax to undershoot Govt targets by €750m

Corporation tax will undershoot Government targets this year by €750m, according to the White Paper published by the Department of Finance.

Budget 2024 • 07 Oct 23

Today's report says Budget '24 should focus on the income adequacy of poorer households.

Expansionary Budget 'makes little economic sense'- NERI

The Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) has said an expansionary budget next week 'makes little economic sense' at this time.

Business • 06 Oct 23

The ESRI has cautioned against any cuts in taxes in the upcoming Budget that go beyond keeping pace with inflation

ESRI forecasts slowdown in Irish economy this year

A fall in exports and lower consumer spending in the face of higher inflation will lower the growth rate in the economy this year, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Business • 04 Oct 23

IFAC published a new report on the cost implications of climate change

Climate change costs to reach 'billions of euro a year'

The costs of climate change to the Government will rise to billions of euro a year by the end of this decade, according to a new report from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.

Business • 04 Oct 23