Fiscal Policy | Public Policy, Public Expenditure & GNP

Ireland’s Public Debt Burden
— 27 Sep 2017

While Ireland’s public debt burden is still relatively high, it is declining and the cost of servicing
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National Risk Assessment 2017
— 10 Jul 2017

The Draft National Risk Assessment 2017 identifies risks which the Irish economy currently faces.
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Ireland Has The Most Progressive Income Tax System In The EU
— 20 Apr 2017

This note examines the latest OECD data on the progressivity of the Irish income tax system in comparison
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Reforms to Boost Growth
— 12 Apr 2017

OECD recommends reform of the tax and welfare system and cutting red tape to boost growth.
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Capital Plan – Maximising Potential
— 15 Mar 2017

This note examines the trends in public investment and notes the flexibility to increase public investment
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#Budget2017: CIGARETTES AND ALCOHOL – WHERE THE TAX GOES
— 14 Oct 2016

Today as it’s Budget Day, we updated our infographic that shows where the tax goes that is collected
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Should First-Time Buyers Get Help To Save For House Deposits?
— 24 Mar 2015

Consideration should be given to introducing a scheme which would help first-time buyers save the funds
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Are We Paying Enough Tax To Have Good Public Services ?
— 18 Feb 2015

Why Eamon Dunphy is incorrect.
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Fiscal Update – Q4 2014
— 5 Feb 2015

The End of Austerity.
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Ireland’s Fiscal Profile – Q4 2014
— 26 Nov 2014

A quick overview of the government’s finances.
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“Don’t tax him. Don’t tax me. Tax the man behind the tree”
— 3 Oct 2014

Income Tax and Budget 2015 – Some evidence
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