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Can the Government afford to spend?

Income tax cuts seem to be on the table for October’s budget.  Public Expenditure Minister J...

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09.00 22 Apr 2026


Can the Government afford to spend?


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09.00 22 Apr 2026


Income tax cuts seem to be on the table for October’s budget.  Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers signalled a softening of the Fianna Fáil position on supports for workers. So, is it the right move? Claire discusses this with the Co-Director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute Dr Tom McDonell and Shay Brennan, Fianna Fail TD and Spokesperson on Finance.


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