Asked why Ireland is raising carbon tax when its emissions are a fraction of a percent of the world total, Finance Minister Michael McGrath says he hears this point “quite often”. However, he says “We have to play our part” because “we are part of a collective European Union.”
“I do believe that there will be a smooth transition.”
The ‘strive’ wording was “intended to avoid a concrete and mandatory obligation to provide support.”
In Dublin today Germany’s Finance Minister spoke to Ireland’s Michael McGrath about ending illegal migration: “The people do not accept this. The solution is control…We stop illegal migration into our welfare state…we make the choice who we invite into our labour market.”
“It’s important that we ensure there is reasonable access to cash across society.”
A new report has shown that Irish business insolvencies in 2023 were at their highest level in 5 years. When asked about this, Finance Minister Michael McGrath said that “some businesses which may not have been viable were sustained” during the Covid lockdown by government supports. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
“Measures introduced in Budget 2024 lacked transparency.”
The law passed by the Oireachtas is now being interpreted by An Bord Pleanála to mean something that it’s highly unlikely the Oireachtas intended to be the effect of its legislation.
Fianna Fáil Finance Minister Michael McGrath says his party “will be held accountable for our term in the current government” – not for the economic woes of a decade ago – and that he expects a General Election to take place in Spring of 2025.
“People will ultimately judge us by how well we’ve worked together.”
“Cash is legal tender in Ireland.”
Starting June 1st.