Am taking a break from the blog until the first week of January.  Wishing all readers the very best in this holdiay season.  Rest up.  There is plenty of work…

In defending Budget 2013 Labour has argued that it contained €500 million in a ‘wealth tax package’ or revenue from taxation on high income groups.   This, goes the argument, is…

This post was originally written for TheJournal.ie Child Benefit cuts, PRSI rises, respite care cuts, property tax, pension caps (eventually) – how does the budget look when we stand back…

Whatever about the leaks, the underlying thinking in much commentary and policy analysis shows why some people will get hit very hard.  Yes, those on social protection should look out…