SPENDING Donohoe refuses to commit to limiting spendingThe Minister for Public Expenditure says government is well positioned to deal with challenge posed by ageing population
Economy OECD echoes Ifac call for spending growth to be limited to 5%Intergovernmental body warned of need for caution around corporate tax revenues
Stock Take Ellie Donnelly’s Stock Take: Economic slowdown to bite in second half of year Credit has tightened, manufacturing is slowing, consumption is dropping, and consumer confidence is weakening in Europe and the US
Inflation Shoppers spend more as grocery inflation increases – KantarGrocery price inflation hits record high of 16.4% in three months to end of February
Consumer Eight in ten consumers change non-essential spending habits over last six months – PwC surveyThree quarters of Irish consumers said that rising prices has been the most frequently experienced issue since December
Politics State spends €517m on public inquiries since 1997The cost of tribunals and commissions of investigation has totalled more than half a billion euro in the last 25 years
SPENDING Department of the Taoiseach spent €12m on Covid-19 public communications in 2021Spending was down €4.8m from 2020
Consumption to drop as wages fail to keep up with inflation, report saysReal disposable income will take a big hit across western economies, the latest Global Report from Barclays says, but a global recession is unlikely despite the war in Ukraine
The case for the defence: Should Ireland increase its military spend? As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, is it time for Ireland to ramp up its defence budget, or are threats to this country overstated?
Ten steps to save yourself at least €5,000 in 2022From switching credit card provider to making your own sandwich in the morning, there are many ways you can keep more cash in your pocket for the things you want to do
Bank of Ireland records busiest month ever for debit card transactionsIncreased spending on hospitality due to the easing of lockdown restrictions fuels surge
