Pay hikes will mean spending cuts, warns fiscal watchdog
Council cites evidence of slowdown in economy and ‘loss of momentum’
Compromised Government buckles under pressure
Political harmony it transpires was the primary driver behind budget largesse
Colossal jump in GDP unlikely to be repeated, committee told
Fiscal advisory council members address committee on budgetary oversight
Fiscal council warns €6bn vital to maintain services
Watchdog’s ‘standstill’ estimate reflects pressures posed by inflation, pay and ageing
Budget 2016: John McHale stands by spending criticism
Fiscal Advisory Council required to issue clarification to comments on EU fiscal rules
Budget 2016: Head of advisory group retracts criticisms
John McHale had claimed budget had echoes of ‘mistakes we have made in the past’
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