'Untargeted' tax reliefs in budget puts Government at risk of abuse, Central Bank warns

Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf warns against introduction of broad fiscal reliefs

Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland Gabriel Makhlouf. Picture: RollingNews.ie

Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has warned the Government against introducing “untargeted” tax reliefs in October’s budget due to the risk of abuse.

Mr Makhlouf and senior officials from the Central Bank met with housing minister James Browne in April.