Brian Keegan: A crisis budget for third year in a row
Brian Keegan is director of public policy at Chartered Accountants Ireland
Most of us are very clear on where our money goes. On the mortgage or on rent, paying for heating and motor fuel, buying food and clothes, and a holiday or some entertainment. And, of course, in taxes. Of all these costs, only taxes on individuals are expected to fall in next week’s budget.
Over the next few days, the kites that have been flown in recent weeks about possible budget changes will be replaced either by leaks or by authoritative statements of intent from senior figures in Government. This process has already started.
