Employers group IBEC says the government can hit its budgetary targets with adjustments of just 200-million euro.
It's the latest body to advise the coalition that the original 2 billion euro figure might not be necessary.
In its pre budget submission published this morning, IBEC says cuts to income and consumer taxes, and increased investment will kick-start Ireland's recovery.
Chief Economist at IBEC Fergal O'Brien thinks the latest exchequer figures have created room for manoeuvre.
