NI Fiscal Council 2024 Conference report published

The Chair of the Fiscal Council, Sir Robert Chote, standing with fellow Council Members, Dr Esmond Birnie and Maureen O'Reilly with Minister of Finance Dr Archibald
NI Fiscal Council Chair Sir Robert Chote along with members Maureen O'Reilly and Dr Esmond Birnie, meeting the Finance Minister Dr Archibald at the 2024 Conference

On 22 October 2024, the NI Fiscal Council held its second annual conference in Belfast …creating space for conversation on public finances.

Speakers included:

  • the Minister of Finance – Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA
  • Finance Committee Chair – Matthew O’Toole MLA
  • Julian Revell – Welsh Treasury, Head of Fiscal Analysis
  • Dr João Sousa – Fraser of Allander Institute, Deputy Director
  • Dr Joachim Wehner – LSE, Associate Professor in Public Policy
  • Dorinnia Carville – Comptroller and Auditor General
  • Kenneth Gibson MSP – Scottish Finance & PA Committee, Convener
  • Stuart Stevenson – DoF, Treasury Officer of Accounts

The Council has published a short report outlining the key discussion points, stakeholder feedback and reflections of the Council. The report is available here, where you will also find the agenda, presentations delivered during the event