Budget 2006 highlights

Minister for Finance Brian Cowen delivered his second budget speech this afternoon. Here are some of the main points:

Budget 2006 highlights
Wed, 07 Dec, 2005 - 17:59

Minister for Finance Brian Cowen delivered his second budget speech this afternoon. Here are some of the main points:

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