Cliff Taylor: I won’t waste my time writing about this again (opens original article in a new tab)

The Irish government continues to rely on corporate tax revenue despite warnings from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council about potential risks, with political pressures driving spending decisions and limited impact from fiscal advice.

• Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) warns about reliance on corporate tax and potential need to borrow for State investments.
• Government faces pressure to spend corporate tax revenue despite risks, with opposition criticizing fiscal policies.
• Budget 2027 will involve a major Cabinet battle over spending and fiscal responsibility.
• Ifac's warnings about economic risks have limited political impact as corporate tax continues to flow.