IMF Staff Country Reports

Ireland: Selected Issues

Publication Date:

August 7, 2002

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This Selected Issues paper examines the competitiveness of the Irish manufacturing sector. The paper highlights that in 2001, production cuts and accelerating wage growth arrested the trend improvement in external competitiveness, but the level remains high. The paper presents some medium-term fiscal scenarios. It discusses indicators of financial system soundness based on official data and publications, as well as discussions with the authorities. The paper also examines indicators on the vulnerability and solvency of the financial system and presents a brief description of supervision arrangements.

Series:

Country Report No. 2002/171

Subject:

Average effective tax rate Banking Economic sectors Expenditure Fiscal policy Fiscal stance Manufacturing Revenue administration Tax policy