Corporation tax bonanza must be used wisely -Tánaiste The Tánaiste has said he sees no reason why Ireland's buoyant corporation tax receipts can't last for another 20 years, if Ireland remains an attractive … Business • 06 Jul 22
Financial watchdog urges Govt to stand by Budget plans The Fiscal Advisory Council says the Government should stick to its previously published Budget plan for a Budget-day package of €800m. Business • 07 Sep 18
Budget 2019 - Tax cuts or protecting the fiscal space? There might be €600m available for tax cuts in October's budget. But should the Government be cutting tax at all? Business • 21 May 18
Public finances in good shape, says Fiscal Council The Fiscal Advisory Council says the public finances are in good shape, but action may be needed to keep them in line over the medium-term. Business • 29 Nov 17
Fiscal Council warns against extra Budget spending The Fiscal Advisory Council has said extra spending increases in this year's Budget would not be advisable, as it would run the risk of breaching … News • 05 Sep 17
Fiscal Council warns on further spending rises The Fiscal Advisory Council has said the Government's spending plans for the next budget are at the outer limit of what is prudent. News • 08 Sep 16
Fiscal Council cautions on pre-election promises The Chairman of the Fiscal Advisory Council has said the amount of money available to the next government to pay for tax cuts and spending … Business • 29 Jan 16
FAC: Five-year fiscal projections 'not realistic' The Fiscal Advisory Council has criticised the Government for increasing spending in this year's budget, saying it was "a deviation from prudent economic and budget … News • 26 Nov 15
Fiscal Advisory Council clarifies Budget comments The Chairman of the Fiscal Advisory Council has clarified comments he made earlier today stating that Budget 2016 was too expansionary. Budget 2018 • 14 Oct 15
Fiscal Advisory Council in warning over budget The Fiscal Advisory Council has expressed concern about the Government's budgetary plan for 2016 which, it said, does not comply fully with new rules. News • 04 Jun 15
Fiscal council backs call to relax budget rules The Fiscal Advisory Council agrees with the Government's view that EU budget rules will force a bigger than necessary spending cut in Budget 2016, and … News • 01 Apr 15
Govt criticised over future budget planning The Fiscal Advisory Council has criticised the Government for the absence of a specific plan for the public finances beyond next year. News • 25 Nov 14
Govt urged to maintain prudent budgetary stance The Fiscal Advisory Council has urged the Government to stick to plans for tax rises and spending cuts in the Budget, despite an improving economic … News • 22 Sep 14
Fiscal council urges budget adjustment of €2bn The Fiscal Advisory Council has urged the Government not to reduce the overall level of tax and spending measures to be implemented in October's Budget … News • 17 Jun 14
Increased risk of missing deficit target - report A reduction in the adjustment made in last month’s Budget has increased the risk of Ireland missing a crucial target to cut its deficit, according … Business • 22 Nov 13
Liquidating IBRC could provide substantial gains Research from the Fiscal Advisory Council has found the liquidation of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation could lead to substantial financial gains for the State. News • 26 Sep 13
Fiscal Advisory Council wants more adjustments The Fiscal Advisory Council has again suggested the Government make a bigger than planned series of adjustments to reduce the budget deficit. Business • 13 Sep 12
Fiscal council advises more cuts and tax rises The Fiscal Advisory Council has once again suggested the Government makes a bigger than planned series of adjustments to reduce the budget deficit. News • 13 Sep 12
Dept. of Finance publishes fiscal treaty bill The Minister for Finance has published the Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012 Business • 18 Jul 12
Fiscal Council says more austerity may be needed The Fiscal Advisory Council has said the weakening international growth outlook raises a question mark over the ability of the Government to hit its budget … Business • 03 Apr 12
Govt may not hit deficit target - Fiscal council The Fiscal Advisory Council has said the weakening international growth outlook raises a question mark over the ability of the Government to hit its Budget … News • 03 Apr 12
