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The Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan T.D. has appointed Seamus Coffey as Chairperson of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Mr. Coffey is a serving Member of the Fiscal Council; his appointment is effective from 1 January 2017. Mr. Coffey is replacing Professor John McHale as Chairperson of the Fiscal Council.

The Minister has also appointed Martina Lawless as a new member of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Ms. Lawless’ appointment, following an open selection process, is for a period of four years with effect from 1 January 2017.

Mr. Sebastian Barnes has been reappointedto the Council by Minister Noonan. Mr. Barnes, a serving Member of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council Member, is re-appointed for a further four-year term from 1 January 2017.

Speaking about the appointments Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan T.D. said:

“I congratulate Mr. Seamus Coffey on his appointment as Chairperson of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. I also welcome the appointment of Ms. Martina Lawless and the re-appointment of Mr. Sebastian Barnes as Members of the Fiscal Council. I wish them well in these important roles.”

“I also wish to express my appreciation to the outgoing Chairperson of the Council, Professor John McHale, who has served in the role since the Council’s establishment in 2011. Under Professor McHale’s stewardship, the Council has established itself as a well-known and independent voice on fiscal affairs.”