Budget 2023

Ian Guider: Ten things to think about for Budget 2023

Ahead of Budget day on Tuesday, here are some ideas that could help the government alleviate the cost of living crisis and keep the economy moving

Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe have their work cut out with this year’s budget. Picture: Collins

There has been no shortage of advice for Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath ahead of Tuesday’s earlier-than-usual budget. The pressure groups, lobbyists and vested interests have all made their submissions about how the state should use the billions of euro accumulated in a war chest to fight the cost of living crisis and keep the economy moving along.

There are many people affected by the cost of living crisis. Those on fixed incomes will suffer ...