THE public has invested €4 billion in the Government-backed Special Savings Incentive Account scheme (SSIA) at a cost of €992 million to the Exchequer.

THE taxpayer will have to fork out over E2m to cover the cost of investigating the biggest tax fraud in Irish history.

A LEADING economist last night urged the Government to alter the Special Savings Incentive Account scheme ((SSIA)) as the country’s financial troubles worsen.

LATE shoppers and early sales are keeping checkouts busy as the country buys its way into another record Christmas spending splurge.

NEW figures on the cost of basic goods and services have provided further evidence that consumers are being ripped off, according to the Consumers Association of Ireland.