Statement by Minister for Finance to the Dáil on 31st March Promissory Note Payment

Statement here.

HM Treasury and the Financial Crisis: Review

Read the critical review here and reflect on any lessons for the operation of the Irish department of finance.

Accounting Devices and Fiscal Illusions

A new IMF Staff Discussion Note addresses the scope for creative accounting in obscuring fiscal positions – available here.

Launch of NERI

The Nevin Economic Research Institute has been launched – the website is here.

John Bruton on the Fiscal Compact

John Bruton’s speech from last night is here.