Michael McGrath rejects criticism that budgetary numbers 'not realistic' 

Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath has rejected criticisms of his budgetary numbers as 'not realistic' by the State’s economic watchdog, saying he does not accept them. File picture: Moya Nolan

Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath has rejected criticisms of his budgetary numbers by the State’s economic watchdog, saying he does not accept them.

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) said the Government's budgetary forecasts "lack credibility" and its spending forecasts are "not realistic".