With November a massive month for the intake of VAT receipts, receipts are now already up €934 million or 8.6%.‘This is a reflection of improved consumer confidence and increased retail sales for the year to date,’ says Noonan.
3. Explain the link between consumer confidence and increased VAT receipts.
Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin says the country has spent €48.2 billion this year, but expects to close the deficit by a full percentage point more than had been planned in the budget.
4. Advise the government on how this surplus for November could be used.