Tech sector slowdown 'inevitable' after hiring spree The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council's chief economist has said that some slowdown in the tech sector was "inevitable" following exceptional growth last year and a hiring spree. Business • 08 Nov 22
Tech sector slowdown 'inevitable' after hiring spree The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council's chief economist has said that some slowdown in the tech sector was "inevitable" following exceptional growth last year and a hiring spree. Business • 08 Nov 22
Budget will be 'a delicate balancing act', says IFAC The Government faces a "delicate balancing act" in September's Budget, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Business • 31 Aug 22
Budget will be 'a delicate balancing act', says IFAC The Government faces a "delicate balancing act" in September's Budget, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Business • 31 Aug 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
Why have we a corporation tax bonanza and will it end? You can never have too much of a good thing, or so the saying goes - except it seems if that good thing is corporation tax, writes Business Editor Will Goodbody. Business • 08 Jul 22
Why have we a corporation tax bonanza and will it end? You can never have too much of a good thing, or so the saying goes - except it seems if that good thing is corporation tax, writes Business Editor Will Goodbody. Business • 08 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
Fiscal Council eyes 'unusually' high rate of inflation Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council Sebastian Barnes has said inflation will probably peak at about 8% in the summer but is expected to go back down to 3% next year. Business • 07 Apr 22
Fiscal Council eyes 'unusually' high rate of inflation Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council Sebastian Barnes has said inflation will probably peak at about 8% in the summer but is expected to go back down to 3% next year. Business • 07 Apr 22
IFAC calls for legislation to back up 5% spending rule In its response to this year's Budget, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has recommended that government commitments on spending limits should be backed up with legislation. Business • 01 Dec 21
IFAC calls for legislation to back up 5% spending rule In its response to this year's Budget, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has recommended that government commitments on spending limits should be backed up with legislation. Business • 01 Dec 21
Risks of cost overruns in NDP, warns IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said the planned increases in public investment under the National Development Plan will help Ireland achieve its climate and housing goals. Business • 18 Nov 21
Risks of cost overruns in NDP, warns IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said the planned increases in public investment under the National Development Plan will help Ireland achieve its climate and housing goals. Business • 18 Nov 21
Budget 2022 puts economy on 'prudent path' - IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) said the Government has put the economy on a more "prudent path" after Budget 2022. Business • 13 Oct 21
Budget 2022 puts economy on 'prudent path' - IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) said the Government has put the economy on a more "prudent path" after Budget 2022. Business • 13 Oct 21
Ireland too dependent on corporation tax, IFAC says Ireland needs to reduce its dependency on corporation tax and take a prudent approach to it, the chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said. Business • 22 Sep 21
Ireland too dependent on corporation tax, IFAC says Ireland needs to reduce its dependency on corporation tax and take a prudent approach to it, the chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said. Business • 22 Sep 21
Govt debt could end up on 'unsustainable path' - IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said the economy is recovering 'swiftly' but government spending plans for the upcoming Budget are "at the limit of what is prudent". Business • 15 Sep 21
Govt debt could end up on 'unsustainable path' - IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said the economy is recovering 'swiftly' but government spending plans for the upcoming Budget are "at the limit of what is prudent". Business • 15 Sep 21
Concern over Govt plans to run deficit of almost 3% The Chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has expressed concern at the Government plans to run a deficit of almost 3%, which would result in a modest fall in the ratio of debt to national income from 110% to 106% by 2025. Business • 16 Jul 21
Concern over Govt plans to run deficit of almost 3% The Chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has expressed concern at the Government plans to run a deficit of almost 3%, which would result in a modest fall in the ratio of debt to national income from 110% to 106% by 2025. Business • 16 Jul 21
Fiscal Advisory Council calls for spending explanations The Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said that politicians need to explain how they would afford to build 40,000 houses a year and retain the €4 billion that was put into the health during the pandemic. Business • 21 Jun 21
Fiscal Advisory Council calls for spending explanations The Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said that politicians need to explain how they would afford to build 40,000 houses a year and retain the €4 billion that was put into the health during the pandemic. Business • 21 Jun 21
Government's spending forecasts 'not realistic' - IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said the Government's budgetary forecasts "lack credibility" and its spending forecasts are "not realistic". Business • 26 May 21
Government's spending forecasts 'not realistic' - IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said the Government's budgetary forecasts "lack credibility" and its spending forecasts are "not realistic". Business • 26 May 21
Barnes reappointed to IFAC Sebastian Barnes has been reappointed to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council by Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe. Business • 22 Dec 20
Barnes reappointed to IFAC Sebastian Barnes has been reappointed to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council by Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe. Business • 22 Dec 20
IFAC warns 6% may be knocked off GDP if no Brexit deal Up to 6% could be knocked off Irish GDP if there is no Brexit trade deal, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) has warned. Business • 08 Dec 20
IFAC warns 6% may be knocked off GDP if no Brexit deal Up to 6% could be knocked off Irish GDP if there is no Brexit trade deal, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) has warned. Business • 08 Dec 20
Watchdog critical of Govt non-Covid expenditure plans The budgetary watchdog, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, has said the Government's commitment in the Budget to support incomes and the economy is "appropriate". Brexit • 01 Dec 20
Watchdog critical of Govt non-Covid expenditure plans The budgetary watchdog, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, has said the Government's commitment in the Budget to support incomes and the economy is "appropriate". Brexit • 01 Dec 20
IFAC calls for continued income supports in Budget 2021 The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has urged the Government to continue to support the incomes of both households and businesses in next month's Budget. Budget 2021 • 17 Sep 20
IFAC calls for continued income supports in Budget 2021 The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has urged the Government to continue to support the incomes of both households and businesses in next month's Budget. Budget 2021 • 17 Sep 20
Watchdog queries funding of programme for government The head of the watchdog which monitors Ireland's public finances has raised questions about how commitments in the Programme for Government will be financed. Business • 16 Jun 20
Watchdog queries funding of programme for government The head of the watchdog which monitors Ireland's public finances has raised questions about how commitments in the Programme for Government will be financed. Business • 16 Jun 20
Significant stimulus needed to revive economy - IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has advised the Government to introduce a "significant" stimulus plan for the economy, once the immediate Covid-19 crisis is over. Business • 27 May 20
Significant stimulus needed to revive economy - IFAC The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has advised the Government to introduce a "significant" stimulus plan for the economy, once the immediate Covid-19 crisis is over. Business • 27 May 20
Economy may have contracted by 15-20% in April - IFAC Work carried out by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) estimates the economy may have shrunk by between 15-20% year-on-year in April. Business • 13 May 20
Economy may have contracted by 15-20% in April - IFAC Work carried out by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) estimates the economy may have shrunk by between 15-20% year-on-year in April. Business • 13 May 20
Tough choices ahead - Irish Fiscal Advisory Council The chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said that hard choices on tax and the pension age will be required over the next five years as a new government seeks to recover from the Covid-19 crisis and looks to deliver ambitious new projects. Business • 11 May 20
Tough choices ahead - Irish Fiscal Advisory Council The chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has said that hard choices on tax and the pension age will be required over the next five years as a new government seeks to recover from the Covid-19 crisis and looks to deliver ambitious new projects. Business • 11 May 20
Warning over reliance on company taxes for spending The chairman of the watchdog which monitors the public finances has reiterated his warning about using taxes on company profits to support Government spending. Politics • 04 Dec 19
Warning over reliance on company taxes for spending The chairman of the watchdog which monitors the public finances has reiterated his warning about using taxes on company profits to support Government spending. Politics • 04 Dec 19
Govt spending 'at limit of what is sustainable' The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned that overspending in health this year and increased spending by local authorities next year is not in line with "prudent economic and budgetary management". Business • 28 Nov 19
Govt spending 'at limit of what is sustainable' The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned that overspending in health this year and increased spending by local authorities next year is not in line with "prudent economic and budgetary management". Business • 28 Nov 19
Fiscal report: How do our finances fare? The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council was established to be an independent watchdog on Government budgetary policy. Business • 28 Nov 19
Fiscal report: How do our finances fare? The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council was established to be an independent watchdog on Government budgetary policy. Business • 28 Nov 19
