Someone please grab control of Health

The 2014 Budget was, for the most part, a clever political exercise. There has been controversy in its wake, but nothing that will threaten its passage into legislation.

The 2014 Budget was, for the most part, a clever political exercise. There has been controversy in its wake, particularly relating to health issues, but nothing that will threaten its passage into legislation. The cuts and tax hikes, while less than originally planned, should broadly keep the exchequer finances on track, provided the forecast that economic growth will revive proves correct. Ireland remains on track, as we are repeatedly being reminded, to leave ...