Public sector corners the budget once again

Preparation for the coalition’s final budget is well underway. The finance and public expenditure ministers are expected to present their budget strategy memorandum to cabinet in the next ten days or so.

The spring economic statement has set the parameters – an expansionary budget of €1.2 billion to €1.5 billion (expect the top end) comprising of equal parts spending increases and tax cuts. And this week, at Dublin Castle, the government will conduct ...