With the budget 7 weeks away, expect the various sectors in the economy to start pushing for what they want to see in it. One of the first up is the Employment and Recruitment Federation which wants drastic action to tackle skills shortages and how much tax must be paid by those on average rather than high incomes.

Brendan McGinty, Managing Partner, Stratis Consulting as he penned the report for the Employment and Recruitment, Federation joined Joe this morning on the show.