Analysis: In a budget that boosts spending by €6.4bn, a tax package of just over a €1bn does not scream huge priority
Minister for Finance Michael McGrath and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe have announced a budget package incorporating tax reduction of €1.1bn. Photograph: Niall Carson/PAFor a good week or more at the end of May, politics was consumed by the story of Fine Gael’s push for tax cuts.
Fianna Fáil Minister for Finance Michael McGrath said he would not be “bullied” by Fine Gael over budgetary proposals. Tánaiste Micheál Martin said it was “not helpful” and that it “undermines the process” of agreeing on the budget. 'Nobody's brave enough to put their name to it' - Helen McEntee on maternity leave criticism and retaking the reins at JusticeFianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne accused some Fine Gael Ministers of “now behaving like People Before Profit”. Senator Lisa Chambers said it was “populist”.
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