Most vulnerable set to pick up the tab

The Government is going to hit the unprotected in the budget, writes Claire O’Sullivan

PENSIONERS, the unemployed, PAYE workers, and medical card holders should be feeling afraid. Very afraid.

Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin’s fear of industrial unrest in the public sector and/or fear of losing public sector and trade union electoral support means the budget is looking even more ominous for such groups.