CCI: Important issues ignored

The Chambers of Commerce of Ireland (CCI) has welcomed the non-inflationary nature of today’s Budget, but criticised the Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen, on a number of neglected issues.

CCI chief executive John Dunne said: “The public sector pay bill has exploded in recent years and continues to drain Government resources without any apparent productivity gains. It is disappointing that the Minister did not announce any measures to address this issue.”