EU Countries push for more flexibility on EU spending rulesThe restrictions on spending were suspended for the Covid-19 pandemic
Economy Ireland’s national debt fell from €46,530 per person to €43,357 in 2022 State posted a surplus of €8.5 billion in 2022, an improvement of €15.1 billion on 2021, according to CSO figures
Economy Government debt could fall below €200bn by 2030, state borrowing body says Government debt fell by €11 billion to €225 billion in 2022
Banking What will happen if US lawmakers fail to solve the debt ceiling row? As the outlook for the economy darkens, the wrangling over increasing the $31.4 trillion statutory limit could roil markets further
EU Government supports EU bid to reform national debt reduction rulesProposed reforms would allow for a more flexible and customised approach to borrowing and debt reduction, but Germany has raised serious concerns about the moves
Economics Ireland’s public debt rises to €44,000 for every person in the countryPaying to finance the state’s debt will become increasingly expensive in the coming years
Economics Ian Guider: Debt and inflation are lurking as the ECB withdraws its safety netIreland’s national debt could become a problem again, just as the European Central Bank starts to bring an end to quantitative easing and its financial stimulus packages
Donohoe says any easing of EU borrowing limits will be ‘challenging’European borrowing limits could potentially be eased due to member states running up large debts during the Covid-19 pandemic
Matt Cooper: A fear of appearing uncaring is suppressing concerns over the national debtAt the end of the government’s term, the national debt will be €280 billion, and the younger generation could be left once again to pick up the tab