Public finances benefitting from young population - Ifac The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) is warning that Ireland faces major spending pressures from an ageing population and climate change. Business • 06 Aug
Public finances benefitting from young population - Ifac The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) is warning that Ireland faces major spending pressures from an ageing population and climate change. Business • 06 Aug
IFAC accuses Govt of 'poor planning and budgeting' The State's fiscal watchdog has accused the Government of "poor planning and budgeting" following the release of yesterday's Summer Economic Statement. Business • 23 Jul
IFAC accuses Govt of 'poor planning and budgeting' The State's fiscal watchdog has accused the Government of "poor planning and budgeting" following the release of yesterday's Summer Economic Statement. Business • 23 Jul
Ifac agrees deal for Kilkenny's Coughlan Carroll & Co Farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm ifac has announced a deal to buy Kilkenny-based Coughlan Carroll & Co. Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors. Business • 19 May
Ifac agrees deal for Kilkenny's Coughlan Carroll & Co Farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm ifac has announced a deal to buy Kilkenny-based Coughlan Carroll & Co. Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors. Business • 19 May
Red tape and input costs main challenges facing farmers Red tape, input costs and the weather rank highest in the challenges facing Irish farmers, according to the latest report from farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm Ifac. Business • 16 Jan
Red tape and input costs main challenges facing farmers Red tape, input costs and the weather rank highest in the challenges facing Irish farmers, according to the latest report from farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm Ifac. Business • 16 Jan
Two in five food and agribusinesses have cashflow issues Almost two in every five food and agribusinesses is facing cash flow issues, new research has found. Business • 04 Sep 24
Two in five food and agribusinesses have cashflow issues Almost two in every five food and agribusinesses is facing cash flow issues, new research has found. Business • 04 Sep 24
Seamus Coffey new Chair of Irish Fiscal Advisory Council University College Cork economist, Seamus Coffey, has been appointed by the Government as the new chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC). Business • 22 Aug 24
Seamus Coffey new Chair of Irish Fiscal Advisory Council University College Cork economist, Seamus Coffey, has been appointed by the Government as the new chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC). Business • 22 Aug 24
Exchequer figures show strong economy, risks remain: IFAC The amount of tax collected by the State during the first seven months of the year was up 9.5% on the same period last year, driven by income tax, corporation tax, VAT and excise duty. Business • 07 Aug 24
Exchequer figures show strong economy, risks remain: IFAC The amount of tax collected by the State during the first seven months of the year was up 9.5% on the same period last year, driven by income tax, corporation tax, VAT and excise duty. Business • 07 Aug 24
Dublin-based MCC Accountants join the Ifac Group Irish farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm Ifac has announced a deal to buy Dublin-based MCC Accountants & Financial Advisors Ltd. Business • 06 Aug 24
Dublin-based MCC Accountants join the Ifac Group Irish farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm Ifac has announced a deal to buy Dublin-based MCC Accountants & Financial Advisors Ltd. Business • 06 Aug 24
Agribusiness services firm Ifac appoints new economist Farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm Ifac has appointed Karol Kissane as its new senior economist. Business • 04 Jul 24
Agribusiness services firm Ifac appoints new economist Farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm Ifac has appointed Karol Kissane as its new senior economist. Business • 04 Jul 24
IFAC accuses Govt of 'fiscal gimmickry' in Budget The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has accused the Government of "fiscal gimmickry" and "poor budgeting" in its formal response to October's Budget. Business • 07 Dec 23
IFAC accuses Govt of 'fiscal gimmickry' in Budget The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has accused the Government of "fiscal gimmickry" and "poor budgeting" in its formal response to October's Budget. Business • 07 Dec 23
Taoiseach disagrees with IFAC views on Govt spending The Taoiseach has said he disagrees with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council's (IFAC) assessment that the Government's broad spending plans for the upcoming budget are procyclical. Business • 28 Sep 23
Taoiseach disagrees with IFAC views on Govt spending The Taoiseach has said he disagrees with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council's (IFAC) assessment that the Government's broad spending plans for the upcoming budget are procyclical. Business • 28 Sep 23
Govt spending risks 'repeating Ireland's past mistakes' The budgetary watchdog, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, has urged the Government to revise its plans for the upcoming Budget and stick to its own National Spending Rule. Business • 06 Sep 23
Govt spending risks 'repeating Ireland's past mistakes' The budgetary watchdog, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, has urged the Government to revise its plans for the upcoming Budget and stick to its own National Spending Rule. Business • 06 Sep 23
Friel Stafford bought by ifac for undisclosed fee Well-known corporate recovery, forensic accounting and corporate finance firm, Friel Stafford, has been bought by farming, food and agribusiness advisory ifac. Business • 07 Jul 23
Friel Stafford bought by ifac for undisclosed fee Well-known corporate recovery, forensic accounting and corporate finance firm, Friel Stafford, has been bought by farming, food and agribusiness advisory ifac. Business • 07 Jul 23
IFAC urges Govt to stick to its spending rule in Budget The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has urged the Government to stick to its spending rule in October's Budget. Business • 07 Jun 23
IFAC urges Govt to stick to its spending rule in Budget The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has urged the Government to stick to its spending rule in October's Budget. Business • 07 Jun 23
IFAC recommends Govt sets up State pension fund The Government has been urged by budgetary watchdog the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council to take steps now to ensure State and public sector pensions are funded into the future. Business • 30 Mar 23
IFAC recommends Govt sets up State pension fund The Government has been urged by budgetary watchdog the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council to take steps now to ensure State and public sector pensions are funded into the future. Business • 30 Mar 23
'Relatively low likelihood' of recession, IFAC says There's a 'relatively low likelihood' of a recession in the coming year, according to an analysis by economists at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Business • 28 Feb 23
'Relatively low likelihood' of recession, IFAC says There's a 'relatively low likelihood' of a recession in the coming year, according to an analysis by economists at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Business • 28 Feb 23
Govt could raise €15bn by adopting tax recommendations The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) has estimated that if the Government were to adopt the main recommendations of the Commission on Taxation, it would raise an additional €15 billion or 5.3% of national income (GNI*) annually over the longer term. Business • 16 Nov 22
Govt could raise €15bn by adopting tax recommendations The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) has estimated that if the Government were to adopt the main recommendations of the Commission on Taxation, it would raise an additional €15 billion or 5.3% of national income (GNI*) annually over the longer term. Business • 16 Nov 22
IFAC: Govt faces 'delicate balancing act' in Budget "Better targeting" of measures to support households in the upcoming Budget would avoid adding to inflation, according to Chairman of the Fiscal Advisory Council Sebastian Barnes. Business • 16 Sep 22
IFAC: Govt faces 'delicate balancing act' in Budget "Better targeting" of measures to support households in the upcoming Budget would avoid adding to inflation, according to Chairman of the Fiscal Advisory Council Sebastian Barnes. Business • 16 Sep 22
Optimism levels among agrifood SMEs hit five-year low Supply chain disruption, recruitment difficulties, input costs and Brexit have all contributed to optimism levels among Irish food and agribusiness SMEs dropping to a five-year low, according to a new report. Business • 13 Sep 22
Optimism levels among agrifood SMEs hit five-year low Supply chain disruption, recruitment difficulties, input costs and Brexit have all contributed to optimism levels among Irish food and agribusiness SMEs dropping to a five-year low, according to a new report. Business • 13 Sep 22
IFAC: 'Limited' space for new policy measures in Budget The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said there is "very limited space" for new policy initiatives beyond cost-of-living measures in the upcoming Budget. Business • 13 Jul 22
IFAC: 'Limited' space for new policy measures in Budget The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said there is "very limited space" for new policy initiatives beyond cost-of-living measures in the upcoming Budget. Business • 13 Jul 22
Govt should reduce dependence on corporation tax - IFAC The Fiscal Advisory Council has said the Government has little room to fully index welfare payments, public sector wages and increase spending due to once-in-a-generation levels of inflation. Business • 31 May 22
Govt should reduce dependence on corporation tax - IFAC The Fiscal Advisory Council has said the Government has little room to fully index welfare payments, public sector wages and increase spending due to once-in-a-generation levels of inflation. Business • 31 May 22
60% of farmers cite input costs as biggest challenge A survey of 857 farmers carried out between December and the end of February, has found 60% say input costs are the biggest challenge for their businesses in 2022. Business • 21 Apr 22
60% of farmers cite input costs as biggest challenge A survey of 857 farmers carried out between December and the end of February, has found 60% say input costs are the biggest challenge for their businesses in 2022. Business • 21 Apr 22
Agrifood SMEs optimistic but cost inflation impacting Sentiment among Irish food and agribusinesses has bounced back from the pandemic, although a significant portion of firms have reported a negative impact from Brexit and many are dealing with significant cost inflation. Business • 08 Sep 21
Agrifood SMEs optimistic but cost inflation impacting Sentiment among Irish food and agribusinesses has bounced back from the pandemic, although a significant portion of firms have reported a negative impact from Brexit and many are dealing with significant cost inflation. Business • 08 Sep 21
Scant future financial planning among farmers - Ifac A survey of 1,700 farmers carried out by the agribusiness advisory and accounting group Ifac has uncovered low levels of preparedness for succession and future financial planning in the sector. Business • 14 Apr 21
Scant future financial planning among farmers - Ifac A survey of 1,700 farmers carried out by the agribusiness advisory and accounting group Ifac has uncovered low levels of preparedness for succession and future financial planning in the sector. Business • 14 Apr 21
Brexit & Covid the 'perfect storm' for agri-food sector A report on the food and agri-business sector has found that only half of SMEs believe that they are prepared for the consequences of a hard Brexit. Business • 10 Sep 20
Brexit & Covid the 'perfect storm' for agri-food sector A report on the food and agri-business sector has found that only half of SMEs believe that they are prepared for the consequences of a hard Brexit. Business • 10 Sep 20
