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Fiscal Council Warns Government Spending Fuels Cost of Living Surge
Ireland's fiscal watchdog has issued its annual pre-Budget warning, stating that government spending is contributing to the rising cost of living. The council also cautioned that current EU fiscal rules are too lenient on Ireland.
25 Aug, 00:00 — 25 Aug, 00:00
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irish-independent2h ago
Government splurge is stoking a surge in cost of living, says Fiscal Council
Ministers have already announced a package of new measures worth €8.5bn for 2027
By Sarah Collins
Read full article →the-journal2h ago
Fiscal watchdog issues annual pre-Budget warning (and warns EU rules are too easy on Ireland)
The watchdog said the government’s medium-term projections allow spending to outpace the growth of the Irish economy.
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