Seamus Coffey

Seamus Coffey

politician Ireland

Seamus Coffey is the chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, an independent body that provides analysis and advice on fiscal matters in Ireland. He has been vocal about the challenges facing Ireland's infrastructure, emphasizing the need for a more effective delivery of public services, including health, transport, and energy. Coffey has highlighted the critical shortage of construction workers as a major barrier to improving the country’s infrastructure and has called for strategic planning to ensure sustainable growth and competitive business costs.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
8,422
Power
9$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 2 6.00 0.15% +10% 5,030,000 8,422 $5,100 9$
Totals 2 5,030,000 8,422 $5,100 9$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Seamus Coffey, chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, will tell the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight that a more modest budget package is recommended. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Central Bank warns State spending not sustainable without raising taxes or infrastructure cuts – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ifac chairman Seamus Coffey said the council was advocating a smaller budgetary package than currently planned. 7

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Spending overrun likely to top €2.5bn this year, watchdog warns – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ifac chairman Seamus Coffey said the tax was extremely volatile and could be subject to steep falls as well as increases. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Fiscal council predicts another surge in corporation tax – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ifac chairman Seamus Coffey emphasized the need for Ireland to take actions now to offset potential costs related to climate targets. 7

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: State risks fine of up to €26bn if EU-agreed climate targets missed – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Council chairman Seamus Coffey highlighted areas where Ireland can improve its infrastructure. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland ‘lagging’ behind other countries on infrastructure, watchdog says – The Irish Times