The findings come as the government rolls out a new €200 billion infrastructure plan, with major funding for water, energy, and transport projects.

Booming corporate tax receipts could grow further in 2025 and 2026, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council said

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council said Government needs to ensure there are enough construction workers for infrastructure projects.

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council said the ‘very large’ Budget package will add pressures and widen the underlying deficit

Jack Chambers said that government was seeking to strike a balance between restraining spending and continuing economic growth.

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) warned that the health overspend could go above €2 billion this year.