The Foundation for Fiscal Studies was established in 1985 as an independent, non-profit making body to promote the study and discussion of issues relating to fiscal policy. This promotion involves the provision of financial support for independent research on subjects of fiscal policy.

Awareness of the importance of fiscal policy in the economic and social performance of a country or community has increased greatly in the past few years, particularly with the diminution of national sovereignty in monetary policy. The Foundation provides a unique forum open to academics, policy makers, taxation and legal experts and the general public from which critical and constructive contributions can be made to developments in Ireland and the European Union. Links have been established with similar institutions in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

The activities of the Foundation are overseen by an elected Council which is widely representative of persons active in agricultural, commercial, financial, trade union, university and public administrative life.

Annual Report 2006