Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warns exchequer to stick to rule limiting net spending growth to 5%

Paschal Donohoe says it’s too early to predict if there will be more measures to combat rising cost of living in budget but stresses Michael McGrath will heed IFAC’s comments

The surge in tax revenues gives Ireland an opportunity – but it also presents some dangers

Budgetary watchdog cautions Coalition on expenditure, noting move could stoke price and wage pressure in economy

Limp FG kites already in flight suggest party’s ambitions limited to 20-25% core vote and talking only to them

Leo Varadkar should stop ‘posturing’ after doubling down on budget demands in Irish Times interview, says Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen

Move is aimed squarely at the top 25%. Fianna Fáil may look to spread the gains a bit more widely

Minister for Finance says FF and Greens keen to lower personal tax burden after Taoiseach backs call by FG TDs

Putting more money in voters’ pockets is one of the reasons for Fine Gael being in government, Taoiseach tells The Irish Times

If Fine Gael sees the need to define itself politically by means of a public row over budget priorities, it may be a sign of more Coalition tensions ahead