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Ministers Jack Chambers and Simon Harris discuss their agenda for Budget 2025, focusing on cost of living relief and sustainable public spending.
The Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers, and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Simon Harris, are preparing to deliver Budget 2025 on October 1st. In an exclusive interview with The Irish Times' Business Podcast, recorded at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois, they outlined their priorities for the budget.
They emphasized their commitment to addressing the cost of living crisis, particularly the rising prices of everyday goods and services. While acknowledging record-breaking tax revenues, the ministers warned of significant spending pressures, including increased costs for childcare, housing, and healthcare, especially regarding the treatment of cancer and diabetes. They indicated that the budget would involve a careful balancing act to ensure sustainable public finances while providing relief to citizens
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