Health Health ‘hung out to dry’ by poor budget forecasting, says IfacHead of the budgetary regulation agency describes failure to accurately predict cost increases and overspends as ‘alarming’
Business Post's View Editorial: It’s time to put an end to wishful thinking on budget spends Supplementary estimates are a normal part of the budgetary processes but constantly underestimating the amounts required undermines credibility
Economy Concerns mount over ‘huge holes’ in budgets as NDP talks set to beginIrish Fiscal Advisory Council warns €19 billion shortfall in government’s capital budget could force projects to be delayed or axed
Infrastructure €19bn shortfall in state’s capital budget to derail flagship projectsKey infrastructure like Metro North, Dart, national road, rail and cycle projects are all under threat due to inflationary pressures, government is told
Politics Government will need €3bn budget bailouts for departments this yearAdditional funding is needed for health overspend, the Ukrainian refugee crisis and cost of living measures
The Last Post Matt Cooper: Size clearly isn’t everything as second big spend budget falls flat with voters In spite of a splurge of €14 billion, there is no single measure that has set tongues wagging at the cooler
budget 2024 Ifac reacts to Budget 2024: 3 key takeawaysBudgetary watchdog clashed with government in lead up to Budget 2024 - with many of its core concerns still standing
Budget 2024 Future Ireland Fund: ‘This is not a rainy day fund – it’s a €100bn pot to pay for an ageing country’Michael McGrath and the government is setting aside billions to deal with problems that are two decades away
Red C Poll High expectations may lead to a disappointed electorateFor the first time, support among voters for tax cuts equals support for spending on public services
Business Post's View Voters want to see USC axed, and big spending in budgetDespite budget watchdog warning against departmental overruns, latest Red C poll shows electorate is keen for state to loosen purse strings
Martin in the Middle East Tánaiste ‘somewhat concerned’ by criticisms from budgetary watchdog Ifac has warned government not to ‘repeat past mistakes’ as it argued that a large budgetary package is not needed this year
Breaking News Leo Varadkar rejects budget criticism from watchdog Ifac urges government to pull back on the additional €4 billion budget spend planned for Budget 2024
budget 2024 McGrath: State striking ‘right balance’ between inflationary supports and long-term planningMinister for Finance rebukes criticism from budgetary watchdog, defends government’s decision to break spending rule
Opinion Lucinda Creighton: The Fiscal Advisory Council won’t be taken seriously if it continues to cry wolfIfac’s role is vital, possibly never more so, but it needs to stick to its guns
Economy Government rejects accusation it is returning to Celtic Tiger-era levels of spendingMichael McGrath, the Minister for Finance, said the government’s decision to breach its own 5 per cent spending rule for the third year in a row was “warranted”
Economy Economics and politics clash as government launches €6.4bn summer economic statement Breaching its own 5 per cent spending rule once again is necessary in light of inflation, Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe maintain
Economy Budgetary watchdog warns against return to Celtic Tiger spending Economists caution increase in spending will fuel worse inflation and trigger overheating in economy
Business Post's View Editorial: Risky budget spending move risks pushing economy over the edgeParty leaders are opting to spend billions in a bid to recapture voter support in time for the next election
Economy Budgetary watchdog says state’s labelling of budget spending is ‘bad for transparency’IFAC also predicts government will breach its own five per cent spending rule every year until 2026 if the current approach is continued
Economics IFAC appoints Michael McMahon as acting chairThe role was made vacant by Sebastian Barnes stepping down on June 30
