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.
There’s a strong argument that we could make the poorest people in Ireland better off by taxing their incomes at a higher rate, while drastically cutting the taxes that actually drive up the cost of living, like VAT and fuel duties.
The Irish establishment, on climate as well as immigration, has continuously written cheques that the voters, when it comes to it, simply will not want to cash.
“Vital support.”
The country is rarely able to have more than one major issue debated concurrently. Right now, immigration is the issue dominating the airwaves.