OECD review of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council 2026

Abstract

This second OECD review assesses the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and progress made since the 2021 OECD review. It examines how the Council continues to perform against international standards, and considers how it can remain effective in light of evolving fiscal and institutional challenges.

Keywords: Independent fiscal institution (IFI); Ireland; fiscal council; oversight; fiscal governance; public financial accountability

JEL codes: H11; H6; H60; H61; H68; H83

This paper is part of the series “OECD Papers on Budgeting”, https://doi.org/10.1787/cc8869fa-en.

Contact

Scherie NICOL (✉ [e-mail]).