Irish Fiscal Advisory Council
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Ireland's budgetary watchdog
1/4 August’s update shows taxes growing strongly. But spending is also rising faster than planned, and Department of Health overruns are mounting.
September 3, 2026 at 4:13 PM
1/4 August’s update shows taxes growing strongly. But spending is also rising faster than planned, and Department of Health overruns are mounting.
1/11 The Fiscal Council’s latest report warns that Budget 2027 is set to be larger than appropriate for a strong economy. Spending overruns could make the package even bigger than announced on budget day, increasing Ireland’s reliance on risky corporation tax receipts.
August 25, 2026 at 10:32 AM
1/11 The Fiscal Council’s latest report warns that Budget 2027 is set to be larger than appropriate for a strong economy. Spending overruns could make the package even bigger than announced on budget day, increasing Ireland’s reliance on risky corporation tax receipts.
The Fiscal Council’s latest Pre-Budget Statement warns that Budget 2027 is likely to be larger than is appropriate for an economy already performing strongly.
Niall Conroy, our Acting Chief Economist, explains the key findings from the report.
Niall Conroy, our Acting Chief Economist, explains the key findings from the report.
August 25, 2026 at 6:19 AM
The Fiscal Council’s latest Pre-Budget Statement warns that Budget 2027 is likely to be larger than is appropriate for an economy already performing strongly.
Niall Conroy, our Acting Chief Economist, explains the key findings from the report.
Niall Conroy, our Acting Chief Economist, explains the key findings from the report.
1/4 Today’s fiscal monitor shows that taxes continue to grow strongly, while spending continues to grow at a fast pace.
August 6, 2026 at 3:32 PM
1/4 Today’s fiscal monitor shows that taxes continue to grow strongly, while spending continues to grow at a fast pace.
1/12 The Government released its Summer Economic Statement today, outlining its plans for Budget 2027. On a headline level, the Government plans a package of €8.5 billion, €7 billion of spending increases and €1.5 billion in tax reductions.
July 22, 2026 at 3:57 PM
1/12 The Government released its Summer Economic Statement today, outlining its plans for Budget 2027. On a headline level, the Government plans a package of €8.5 billion, €7 billion of spending increases and €1.5 billion in tax reductions.
Ireland faces a clear choice on climate policy, invest now or pay more later.
Dr Killian Carroll explains some of our recent research.
Read the full paper on our website: www.fiscalcouncil.ie/the-hidden-c...
Dr Killian Carroll explains some of our recent research.
Read the full paper on our website: www.fiscalcouncil.ie/the-hidden-c...
July 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ireland faces a clear choice on climate policy, invest now or pay more later.
Dr Killian Carroll explains some of our recent research.
Read the full paper on our website: www.fiscalcouncil.ie/the-hidden-c...
Dr Killian Carroll explains some of our recent research.
Read the full paper on our website: www.fiscalcouncil.ie/the-hidden-c...
1/5 Today’s fiscal monitor shows underlying tax revenue continuing to perform robustly, while expenditure is rising at a fast pace.
July 3, 2026 at 4:54 PM
1/5 Today’s fiscal monitor shows underlying tax revenue continuing to perform robustly, while expenditure is rising at a fast pace.
1/6 The Council is today releasing a new working paper: The hidden costs of inaction—why a failed climate transition will prove costly.
July 1, 2026 at 6:57 AM
1/6 The Council is today releasing a new working paper: The hidden costs of inaction—why a failed climate transition will prove costly.
1/6 The council has a new blog post out today. It shows that Ireland’s public finances are becoming increasingly reliant on foreign-owned multinationals, not just for corporation tax but for other taxes too.
June 26, 2026 at 10:33 AM
1/6 The council has a new blog post out today. It shows that Ireland’s public finances are becoming increasingly reliant on foreign-owned multinationals, not just for corporation tax but for other taxes too.
Ireland's biggest corporation taxpayers also pay lots of income tax, PRSI, & VAT. Have you ever wondered how much?
Brian Cronin, author of our latest blog, answers this question.
🔗 Read the blog on our website lnkd.in/exGYra7X & Substack: lnkd.in/eRczv3fh
Brian Cronin, author of our latest blog, answers this question.
🔗 Read the blog on our website lnkd.in/exGYra7X & Substack: lnkd.in/eRczv3fh
June 26, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Ireland's biggest corporation taxpayers also pay lots of income tax, PRSI, & VAT. Have you ever wondered how much?
Brian Cronin, author of our latest blog, answers this question.
🔗 Read the blog on our website lnkd.in/exGYra7X & Substack: lnkd.in/eRczv3fh
Brian Cronin, author of our latest blog, answers this question.
🔗 Read the blog on our website lnkd.in/exGYra7X & Substack: lnkd.in/eRczv3fh
Today the Fiscal Council releases its latest Fiscal Assessment Report.
Niall Conroy, Acting Chief Economist, talks through some of the main findings.
You can read the full report at www.fiscalcouncil.ie
Niall Conroy, Acting Chief Economist, talks through some of the main findings.
You can read the full report at www.fiscalcouncil.ie
June 10, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Today the Fiscal Council releases its latest Fiscal Assessment Report.
Niall Conroy, Acting Chief Economist, talks through some of the main findings.
You can read the full report at www.fiscalcouncil.ie
Niall Conroy, Acting Chief Economist, talks through some of the main findings.
You can read the full report at www.fiscalcouncil.ie
1/10 The Fiscal Council’s latest report warns that the Government remains highly reliant on corporation tax and that spending is growing faster than the sustainable growth rate of the economy.
June 10, 2026 at 6:48 AM
1/10 The Fiscal Council’s latest report warns that the Government remains highly reliant on corporation tax and that spending is growing faster than the sustainable growth rate of the economy.
1/4 Today's fiscal monitor shows strong tax revenue growth and continued fast spending growth.
June 4, 2026 at 6:05 PM
1/4 Today's fiscal monitor shows strong tax revenue growth and continued fast spending growth.
1/7 The Council has a new blog post out today. It focuses on health spending overruns, which accounted for a large share of current spending overruns in recent years.
May 26, 2026 at 6:41 AM
1/7 The Council has a new blog post out today. It focuses on health spending overruns, which accounted for a large share of current spending overruns in recent years.
1/6 The council has a new blog post out today. It focuses on, what has become a regular feature of Ireland’s public finances, spending overruns.
May 22, 2026 at 7:20 AM
1/6 The council has a new blog post out today. It focuses on, what has become a regular feature of Ireland’s public finances, spending overruns.
1/4 Today’s fiscal monitor shows an acceleration in spending and continued robust performance of tax revenue.
May 6, 2026 at 4:38 PM
1/4 Today’s fiscal monitor shows an acceleration in spending and continued robust performance of tax revenue.
1/10 Today the Department of Finance published the Annual Progress Report. This document contains the Department’s latest set of macroeconomic and budgetary projections.
April 21, 2026 at 4:23 PM
1/10 Today the Department of Finance published the Annual Progress Report. This document contains the Department’s latest set of macroeconomic and budgetary projections.
1/4 Today’s fiscal monitor shows two key trends in the public finances: 1) Spending is growing at a fast pace; and 2) Underlying tax revenue is performing well.
April 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM
1/4 Today’s fiscal monitor shows two key trends in the public finances: 1) Spending is growing at a fast pace; and 2) Underlying tax revenue is performing well.
1/3 Today’s fiscal monitor provides an early indication of how the public finances are performing in 2026. Spending continues to rise, while tax revenue is showing modest growth.
March 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM
1/3 Today’s fiscal monitor provides an early indication of how the public finances are performing in 2026. Spending continues to rise, while tax revenue is showing modest growth.
The Fiscal Council welcomes its newest Council Member, Oana Peia. Dr Peia is an Assistant Professor of Economics at UCD. She has conducted research on sovereign debt, bond markets and fiscal policy. www.fiscalcouncil.ie/new-council-...
New Council Member Appointed to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council – Irish Fiscal Advisory Council
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February 26, 2026 at 10:24 AM
The Fiscal Council welcomes its newest Council Member, Oana Peia. Dr Peia is an Assistant Professor of Economics at UCD. She has conducted research on sovereign debt, bond markets and fiscal policy. www.fiscalcouncil.ie/new-council-...
Last week, we hosted our tenth annual Path for the Public Finances conference. Thanks to all our presenters and panellists. Slides and presentation recordings are now on our website: www.fiscalcouncil.ie/path-for-the...
Path for the Public Finances 2026 – Irish Fiscal Advisory Council
www.fiscalcouncil.ie
February 23, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Last week, we hosted our tenth annual Path for the Public Finances conference. Thanks to all our presenters and panellists. Slides and presentation recordings are now on our website: www.fiscalcouncil.ie/path-for-the...
1/5 The Council has released new research on Ireland’s corporation tax. These receipts are increasingly reliant on a small number of firms. We estimate that the top 3 groups paid almost half of all corporation tax in 2024.
February 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
1/5 The Council has released new research on Ireland’s corporation tax. These receipts are increasingly reliant on a small number of firms. We estimate that the top 3 groups paid almost half of all corporation tax in 2024.
Today, the Council is releasing new research on the concentration of Ireland’s corporation tax receipts.
Brian Cronin, author of the blog, talks though some of the key findings.
Read the blog on our website: lnkd.in/exGYra7X, or on our Substack: lnkd.in/enXRWQbz
Brian Cronin, author of the blog, talks though some of the key findings.
Read the blog on our website: lnkd.in/exGYra7X, or on our Substack: lnkd.in/enXRWQbz
February 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Today, the Council is releasing new research on the concentration of Ireland’s corporation tax receipts.
Brian Cronin, author of the blog, talks though some of the key findings.
Read the blog on our website: lnkd.in/exGYra7X, or on our Substack: lnkd.in/enXRWQbz
Brian Cronin, author of the blog, talks though some of the key findings.
Read the blog on our website: lnkd.in/exGYra7X, or on our Substack: lnkd.in/enXRWQbz
The Fiscal Council is looking to recruit two summer interns. This paid internship is a great opportunity to work in an economic policy environment and develop practical skills. We offer flexible remote working options. Find out more and apply by 24th February: www.fiscalcouncil.ie/summer-inter...
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 AM
The Fiscal Council is looking to recruit two summer interns. This paid internship is a great opportunity to work in an economic policy environment and develop practical skills. We offer flexible remote working options. Find out more and apply by 24th February: www.fiscalcouncil.ie/summer-inter...
The Council is hosting its annual conference on Thursday 19th February. This year’s conference is on the theme of government revenue. This includes risks to Ireland’s corporation tax, and the impacts of ageing and AI on government revenue.
Register here: ti.to/irish-fiscal...
Register here: ti.to/irish-fiscal...
Path for the Public Finances 2026 - Taxing Times: The Future of Government Revenue
This is the Council’s 10th annual Path for the Public Finances conference on public finance issues. This year’s conference will examine the theme of government revenue. This includes risks to Ireland’...
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February 5, 2026 at 8:16 AM
The Council is hosting its annual conference on Thursday 19th February. This year’s conference is on the theme of government revenue. This includes risks to Ireland’s corporation tax, and the impacts of ageing and AI on government revenue.
Register here: ti.to/irish-fiscal...
Register here: ti.to/irish-fiscal...