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The following statement on the end-June (Q2) 2018 Exchequer Returns was issued today (Tuesday) by the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe, TD who said:
“I welcome today’s Exchequer returns for Q2, and cumulatively for the first half of 2018, which represents solid performance underpinned by an improving economy. This in turn translates into strong revenues which are funding the delivery of our public services and investment in key infrastructure. Today’s figures provide a basis for the achievement of Budget day tax forecasts by year-end.
“Tax revenues have performed robustly and at €24.9 billion represent a 5.4 per cent year-on-year increase, which is slightly ahead of expectations. Reflecting our broadly-based recovery, most tax headings have recorded annual growth.
“On the spending side, gross voted expenditure at €29.5 billion is up 7.6 per cent reflecting the Government’s commitment to delivering services and infrastructure that meet critical social and economic challenges. This outturn provides a good platform for the remainder of the year. However, we remain vigilant to the potential challenges we face, including Brexit. We will continue careful management of the public finances, including the focus on reducing our debt burden and the continuation of competitiveness-oriented policies.”
