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Briefings for IFAC chair flagged Apple and budget issues

Briefings for the Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) chair ahead of an Oireachtas appearance flagged likely questions on the Apple tax windfall, the budget impact of migration, and poor value from money in health spending.

Business • 14 Aug

The Government is concerned about the potential impact of proposed US tariffs on pharmaceutical exports

Ireland 'powerless' over impacts of US tariffs - Coffey

The Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, Seamus Coffey, has said that Ireland is "powerless" over the impacts US tariffs may have on the country.

Business • 28 Mar

Mr Coffey previously held the role between 2017 and 2019

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 said it is likely Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe will announce a bigger than expected Budget package on Tuesday

IFAC chief warns against using €1bn windfall in Budget

The Chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned the Government against using a €1bn corporation tax windfall to announce a bigger than expected Budget on Tuesday.

Budget 2019 • 07 Oct 18

The Government's summer statement will set out their budget objectives

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

Seamus Coffey warns against overheating the economy

Don't overheat economy to deal with housing - Coffey

The chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned of potential overheating of the economy in response to the housing crisis.

Business • 13 Sep 17

Paschal Donohoe says the forecast for the country's corporation tax is 'very positive'

Corporate tax take to stay high, says report

Strong corporate tax revenues from multinational companies based here will continue until 2020 at least, a Government-commissioned review has predicted.

Business • 13 Sep 17

Seamus Coffey will take up the position of chair of the Fiscal Advisory Council in January

UCC economist to chair Fiscal Advisory Council

UCC economist Seamus Coffey has been appointed chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.

Business • 22 Dec 16

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