Budget 2027 draws sharp criticism from watchdog; bid to cut smoking ‘abject failure’, Dáil told
2 sources·Updated October 7, 2026
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- Irish Examiner·6h agoGovernment defends budget spending despite strong criticism from fiscal watchdog
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warned that rising deficits and reliance on corporation tax leave the public finances exposed
Read at Irish Examiner → - Irish Times Business·8h agoBudget 2027 draws sharp criticism from watchdog; bid to cut smoking ‘abject failure’, Dáil told
The Fiscal Advisory Council warned the €8.5bn package will increase the State’s reliance on ‘high-risk corporation tax’
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