Kieran Coughlan: What the Budget leaks so far mean for Ireland's farmers
There may be some sparing for motorists should the government hold off on re-instating the full amount of excise on petrol and diesel.
There’s one for everyone in the audience. No, I’m not referring to Patrick Kielty carrying the baton of traditions of The Late Late Show, rather I’m referring to the giveaway budget set for October in a little over two weeks’ time.
Over the past few weeks, there have been more leaks than Irish Water has had to contend with. If one were to go off the rumours, the Budget will take the following shape. There will be some cuts to the dreaded Universal Social Charge along with a widening of the lower rate tax band meaning the hard-pressed middle class will suffer a little less taxes at the top rate in 2024.
