In The News Ireland ‘flying blind’ financially, and a new name for Dublin Airport?
Nov 26, 2025
Cliff Taylor, an economy writer for the Irish Times, critiques the government's short-term budgeting approach, highlighting dangers in relying on corporation tax. He discusses the challenges facing the new finance minister over spending control. Olivia Kelly, Dublin editor at the Irish Times, reports on a legal challenge from Ranelagh residents to halt the Metrolink project, citing flaws in heritage assessments, which could lead to project delays. They also touch on the renaming of Dublin Airport and its potential implications.
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Medium-Term Blind Spot In Public Finances
- The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warns the government lacks medium-term financial planning beyond 2026.
- Cliff Taylor says this shortsightedness forces hard choices on spending and possible tax rises later.
Act On IFAC Warnings Before Next Budget
- Prepare for difficult signals in the upcoming medium-term financial strategy and consider tighter day-to-day spending.
- Cliff Taylor warns Simon Harris must decide how seriously to act on IFAC's warnings ahead of the next budget.
Residents' Last-Minute Legal Challenge
- About 20 Dartmouth Square residents launched a judicial review challenging Metrolink planning permission.
- Olivia Kelly explains they claim planners failed to lawfully assess impacts on architectural heritage.