Euro zone almost closes current account deficit The euro zone almost closed its current account deficit in October, European Central Bank data showed today, likely thanks to cheaper energy imports. Business • 20 Dec 22
Government surplus of €3.5 billion for fourth quarter New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the Government finances had a surplus of €3.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2021 after a … Business • 21 Apr 22
Public finances show deficit of €18.4 billion for 2020 Provisional figures from the Central Statistics Office published today show the deficit in the public finances was €18.4 billion last year, which represented 5% of … Business • 13 Apr 21
Need for deficit reduction focus post-Covid - Donohoe The Minister for Finance has warned that it is dangerous for a small economy that cannot print its own currency to think that "deficits don't … Business • 04 Mar 21
Exchequer deficit climbed to €9.5bn by end of August The public finances recorded a deficit of €9.5bn at the end of August according to the latest Exchequer Returns. Business • 02 Sep 20
Government surplus of €50m in 2018 - CSO The Government surplus stood at €50m in 2018, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 12 Jul 19
Govt deficit of €2.8 billion for first 9 months of 2018 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the Government recorded a deficit of €2.8 billion for the first nine months of 2018. Business • 18 Jan 19
Italy discussing reducing 2019 deficit target Italy's governing coalition is discussing reducing next year's budget deficit target to as low as 2% of gross domestic product to avoid a disciplinary procedure … Business • 26 Nov 18
€1.5bn to be placed in Rainy Day Fund The Minister for Finance has announced that €1.5 billion will be placed in the Rainy Day Fund to "increase the State's resilience to larger economic … Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18
Irish public debt third highest in the developed world The Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe has said the budget deficit would increase over the next number of years. Business • 03 Sep 18
Government deficit of €1 billion for 2017 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistiscs Office show that the Government deficit stood at €1 billion - or 0.4% of GDP - in 2017. Business • 20 Jul 18
EU says France, five others risk breaking deficit rules The European Commission has warned that six euro zone countries, including France, are at risk of breaching the EU's tough public spending rules. Business • 22 Nov 17
Govt saw €1.5 billion deficit for first half of 2017 The Government recorded a deficit of €1.5 billion (1.1% of GDP) for the first half of the year, latest figures from the Central Statistics Office … Business • 11 Oct 17
Government deficit fell to €1.8 billion in 2016 The Government deficit fell to €1.8 billion (-0.7% of GDP) last year, representing an improvement from the €5 billion deficit recorded in 2015. Business • 19 Jul 17
€3.1 billion deficit for first nine months of 2016 The government recorded a deficit of €3.1 billion (-1.6%) for the first nine months of 2016, according to latest figure from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 16 Jan 17
UK public finances worsen in September Britain's public finances showed a much bigger than expected deficit in September, a setback for finance minister Philip Hammond as he prepares to deliver the … Business • 21 Oct 16
Deficit fell to 1.8% of GDP last year - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the General Government deficit came to €4.6 billion, or 1.8% of GDP, last year. Business • 13 Jul 16
Government deficit falls to 2.3% of GDP in 2015 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the headline General Government Deficit last year fell to 2.3% of GDP from 3.8% in 2014. Business • 20 Apr 16
EU Commission 'not consistent' on deficit rules The European Commission is not consistent in applying fiscal rules requiring European Union states to keep budgets under control, EU auditors said today. Business • 19 Apr 16
France sticks to growth & public deficit forecasts France said today it was on track for modest growth this year at the same rate as earlier projections and also left its public deficit … Business • 13 Apr 16
ESRI expects growth close to 5% next year The Economic and Social Research Institute has forecast that the economy will grow by 6.7% this year and close to 5% next year, with employment … News • 18 Dec 15
Deficit to fall to 1.2% of GDP next year The Government aims to reduce the deficit to 1.2% of GDP by the end of next year, according to the Minister for Finance. Budget 2018 • 13 Oct 15
Government deficit falls for first half of 2015 The Government recorded a deficit of €2.64bn (-2.6% of GDP) for the first half of 2015, compared with a €3.96bn deficit (-4.4% of GDP) for … Business • 12 Oct 15
UK post-recession growth stronger than estimated The UK economy emerged from the recession more strongly than previously thought, according to revised official figures. Business • 30 Sep 15
French growth revised up to 0.6% in first quarter France's economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of this year, the national statistics agency Insee said today. Business • 24 Jun 15
