Spring Statement

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Irish spring statement far from a Greek tragedy

Last week the Government published its much vaunted spring statement which was met with cynicism and scepticism. While its contents are a legitimate subject of debate, I was more interested by what the statement was juxtaposed with — Greek drama.

Social partnership is back on track. It’s not a move in Wright direction

Government has turned its back on living and dying

Does electorate need ‘convincing’ of how to vote in next election?

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Spring Statement: ‘Giveaway budgets for next five years’

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Spring Statement: Noonan hopes up to €1.5bn budget leeway will put spring in voters’ steps

Spring Statement: Banal, vacuous, and uninspiring — and that was just the ministers...

Even the National Association of Anticlimaxes would have refused the spring statement entry to its ranks for fear of reducing its already disappointing reputation to an all-time low in the minds of right thinking people.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

Government expected to announce tax cuts and spending increases today

The Government will today signal €1.5bn in tax cuts and spending increases in its 'Spring Statement'.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2015

Govt expects growth to hit 4% this year

The Government's Spring Statement is set to boost the expected growth for the Irish economy this year.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2015

Talks on reversing public-sector pay cuts 'probably' next month

Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin has said that formal discussions with unions over public sector pay will "probably" begin next month.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2015