Irish Exchequer deficit rises to €20.1 billion in September; 2009 deficit forecast revised up to 12% of GDP
Oct 2nd, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
At end September, the Irish Exchequer deficit was €20.1 billion. Tax revenue, at €23.7 billion was €965 million or 3.9 per cent behind target. The deficit was €9.4 billion at end-September 2008. Total net voted expenditure at €34.7 billion was €514 million or 1.5 per cent less than target.