Income tax revenues delivered a surprising boost to government finances, the exchequer returns revealed yesterday.  But just how precarious is our financial situation as we look ahead to an uncertain future post-pandemic.  To discuss, Ciara was joined by Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Sunday Times Columnist.

Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.

You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.