Last night in an address to the nation, the Taoiseach Enda Kenny spoke of a fragile economy that remains in crisis
On Monday’s Morning Focus we heard some of that address and Michael Brennan, Deputy Political Editor with The Irish Independent discussed it and took a look ahead to the Budget 2011
The first part of a two-day budget will be announced today – with 2.2 billion in expenditure cuts from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin will announce social welfare cuts, hit health services and slashing of budgets across all Government Departments
Tomorrow Finance Minister Michael Noonan will give the details of Budget 2011
Clare FM’s Dermot Hogan took to the streets of Ennis to find out how people feel ahead of Budget 2012…we heard what they said.
Fergal Cahill, Taxation Consultant with Cahill Taxation Services had a word about what to expect from the Budget, from business and personal perspectives
He will host a breakfast briefing on Budget 2010 this Wednesday in association with Ennis Chamber
It will take place in the Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis from 7.45am to 9.30am
The briefing will analyse how the previous day’s Budget will affect both businesses and individuals alike- Contact Ennis Chamber on 065 684 2988
The Minister’s decisions will be analysed from all angles to generate meaningful, practical advice for businesses.
Have your say on our poll:
How should the government deal with Child Benefit in the upcoming budget?
• Tax it – 7%
• Means Test it – 59%
• Cut it- 12%
• Leave it untouched – 22%
Sergeant Joe Downey, Crime Prevention Officer Clare Garda Division joined John for this week’s Garda Focus appealing to the public for any information on crimes committed during the week
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 68 48 100.
The Money Doctor John Lowe looked ahead to Budget 2012
As always the Money Doctor is happy to answer listeners personal finance questions
www.themoneydoctor.ie
John Murphy of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland was in studio to answer your bird and wildlife queries.
If you want to get in touch with the Morning Focus team email Focus@clare.fm
