Northern Ireland Fiscal Council
@NIFiscalCouncil
The NI Fiscal Council is to bring greater transparency to and scrutiny of public finances. It offers an independent view to inform policy and public debate.
NIFC members at the launch of our latest report: Sustainability Report 2025: special focus – Water. It is available to download on our website:
New release today from the NI Fiscal Council. nifiscalcouncil.org/publications/n…
"That perception has lingered." Sir Robert Chote from the @NIFiscalCouncil tells @MarkCarruthers7 it is a "myth" that domestic rates in Northern Ireland still pay for NI Water...
…Charging for water or increasing taxes would put a further squeeze on the household finances, but failing to do so has its own costs.”
Sir Robert Chote: “Water and sewerage services are essential to public health, environmental protection and economic development. The current funding model is not fit for purpose…
Our latest report Sustainability Report 2025: special focus – Water will be published on our website tomorrow at 11 am
The NI Fiscal Council will publish its latest report Sustainability Report 2025: special focus - Water on Tuesday 10 June 2025
New publication scheduled for 10 June 2025 nifiscalcouncil.org/news/ni-fiscal…
Our Chairman, Sir Robert Chote, is participating today in #NIGovConf25 on the theme of Reform and Transformation.
📸Finance Minister @JohnODowdSF held an introductory meeting today with @NIFiscalCouncil members and Chair, Sir Robert Chote to hear more about their work, including their recently published assessment report of the Draft 2025-26 Budget. They also discussed ongoing work to…
Our Chairman, Sir Robert Chote, briefed the press and other stakeholders today at the launch of our latest report. The NI Executive's Draft Budget 2025-26: an assessment is available to download on our website: nifiscalcouncil.org/publications/n…
Great to represent the @NIFiscalCouncil at today's @NIAuditOffice conference - a lively panel discussion about using public funds wisely to improve outcomes for the citizens of Northern Ireland.
. @markdevenport hosting the panel discussion at todaysConference. Great range of external expertise and perspectives on the NIAO and wider public sector’s role in improving outcomes for NI
We're hearing from @NIFiscalCouncil, @NIAuditOffice and @StephenFarryUU of @UlsterUniSPU about the funding and delivery of public services in Northern Ireland. Watch live ⬇️
Our Chairman, Sir Robert Chote, will be giving evidence tomorrow in @HouseofCommons
We'll begin our follow-up inquiry into the funding and delivery of public services in Northern Ireland by hearing from @NIFiscalCouncil, @NIAuditOffice and @StephenFarryUU of @UlsterUniSPU on Wednesday.
Today we have published a short report on our 2024 Annual Conference. The report and speakers' presentations are available now on our website: nifiscalcouncil.org/news/ni-fiscal…
Chief of Staff of the @NIFiscalCouncil, Jonathan McAdams, delivers his assessment of the @niexecutive's 2024-25 Budget at the Northern Ireland Economic Conference #NIEconomic
Kenneth Gibson, MSP, is making the case for “more detailed information on Scotland’s in-year budget changes, with explanations of why decisions have been made" This aligns with the recommendations we made on the @niexecutive In-Year Monitoring process nifiscalcouncil.org/publications/t…