Proceeds from AIB share sale boosts Exchequer surplus

Exchequer returns recorded a surplus of €2.485bn for the second quarter of 2017, compared to a €1.1bn deficit for the same period last year, according to figures released today.

Proceeds from AIB share sale boosts Exchequer surplus

Exchequer returns recorded a surplus of €2.485bn for the second quarter of 2017, compared to a €1.1bn deficit for the same period last year, according to figures released today.

The improvement has been attributed to the recent AIB share disposal, as well as an improvement in VAT receipts and corporation tax.

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