Exchequer figures confirm bailout exit remains on track

The Government remains on target to exit the EU/IMF bailout programme next month with the latest exchequer figures coming in broadly in line with forecasts.

The deficit for the 10 months to the end of October was €10.5bn, which is a €3.5bn improvement on the same period in 2012.

Tax revenues were €29,242m for the 10 months to the end of October, which is €888m ahead of last year.