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Ireland's procedure fetish
Overly stringent procedural requirements are hobbling the state's ability to deliver the infrastructure and housing we need
Jan 6
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On the Budget and prudence
The budget cannot be prudent, prioritise infrastructure and cut VAT on Big Macs.
Sep 29
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In praise of the Local Property Tax
We should be raising far more from the Local Property Tax than we do. Instead, successive governments have eroded and degraded it.
Aug 6
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When I have it, I spend it
The Government's Budget plans are looking like Charlie McCreevy for slow learners
Jul 23
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Our leaders say that “ending child poverty is a defining challenge"
Yet whenever the opportunity comes to translate words into action there is always some higher priority
Jul 7
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The parties spending plans (part II)
There is a multi-billion black hole in each of the major parties' spending plans
Nov 23, 2024
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The parties spending plans
Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin all have serious questions to answer on their spending plans
Nov 21, 2024
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“Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget – and I’ll tell you what you value.”
Tuesday’s budget sends a very clear message about what this Government values.
Oct 3, 2024
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