That yesterday’s budget was a cynical exercise in vote buying is beyond any doubt. The problem for the opposition is that if the usual laws of politics apply, then it is very likely to work.
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He joked that the project ultimately cost €18.4m
The budget surplus for this one year alone in Ireland was projected by the Minister for Finance in April to be in the order of €8billion.
Denied that the investigation is taking a long time.
Blamed “capitalists” for the waste of taxpayer funds.
Our immigration policy means that there are actually now 4,700 fewer Irish people in Ireland paying taxes and contributing to the economy.
Tweaking the levy and how it is applied to force the banks to become more competitive is something the Government should look at, but don’t hold your breath.
The Irish government’s spending has increased by almost 50% in the space of 5 years
You’d nearly be glad the Dáil is on extended holiday, wouldn’t you?
The difference with the last major recession, in 2008, is that there does not at present appear to be a systemic problem with the financial system.
It’s estimated that nearly 40 million working people across Europe could not afford a week’s holiday.