The State's fiscal watchdog has estimated that almost half of the corporation tax collected by the State is paid by three multinationals ... The council said this sharp rise was largely driven by the increased payments from the top three players ... .
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) economist Brian Cronin said the Coalition’s recently published spending plans indicate it will save just €1 out of every €8 (12.5 per cent) generated by the business tax between 2026 and 2030.
Growth in Government spending is higher than appropriate levels, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned ... [ Government spending last year was €4bn higher than planned, Ifac warnsOpens in new window ] ... Prof Doorley said ... Listen . 12.54 ... .
There's a growing confidence among farmers despite major challenges, according to Ifac's 2026 IrishFarmReport... "2025 was a strong year for the livestock sectors," said Philip O'Connor, head of farm support at Ifac ... .
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) has been an ongoing critic of budgetary policy and its latest report, looking at October’s package, is no exception ... The same will happen again next year, unless action is taken to ensure a different outcome ... .
Despite soaring taxes flowing into the Government's coffers from US multinationals, the State’s fiscal watchdog says the proportion of the windfall revenues being set aside by the Cabinet is falling ... The Fiscal Council said ... .