Economy Bank of England veteran appointed to IfacStephan Millard joins the budgetary watchdog from the UK’s National Institute of Economic and Social Research
Economy Up to budget watchdog to hold coalition ‘accountable’ as EU fiscal rules won’t, experts warnThe new EU fiscal rules seek to keep member state’s spending and debt in check, but Ireland’s unique GDP and corporate taxes make it an outlier once again
Politics Ifac chair welcomes government U-turn on council pay cutThe government had proposed to effectively halve the daily fee to €377, but has since changed its position
Politics ‘Let’s talk’: Chair of Ifac open to government discussions over funding of his roleMcMahon had warned that he will stand down over a proposal to reduce pay by half
Economy Ifac chair warns Michael McGrath he will walk if role not properly funded Michael McMahon was speaking to the Business Post after the watchdog wrote to the government criticising a proposal to reduce the next chairman’s daily pay
Politics Irish Fiscal Advisory Council hits out at government attempt to slash chair’s payIn a letter to Michael McGrath, Ifac has warned that proposed changes to pay rate of chair will weaken the body
Business Post's View Editorial: Alarm bells on economy will force difficult choices on governmentExchequer returns show a 45 per cent drop in corporation tax and a swing into deficit to the tune of €900m
Budget 2024 John Walsh: Forget schmoozing the voters, budget must protect economy against future shocks The government must have an eye to international developments that will impact our tax take and indigenous business, and move to protect them
budget 2024 Lorcan Allen on Budget 2024: Coalition tries to balance politics and prudenceWith corporate tax receipts down sharply over the last few months, a note of caution has crept into Michael McGrath’s rhetoric around the budget
CLIMATE Pivot away from fossil fuels could cost state billion in tax revenues, Ifac warnsBudgetary watchdog estimates turn to greener fuels could cost Ireland €4.4 billion per year by 2040