Simon Harris, Minister of Finance since last week, has indicated that setting a medium-term fiscal framework is among his 'immediate priorities'. There is another warning this week, with the Republic said to be “flying blind” without the updated medium-term fiscal plan that was promised in last year’s programme for government. “The programme for government from last spring indicated that this medium-term expenditure plan would be updated in the summer,” said Mr Coffey. “It was good to be able to get our messages across,” said Mr Coffey. Ifac’s warning about the need for the medium-term plan may well have landed with the Tánaiste.

Source: The Irish Times November 26, 2025 20:16 UTC