Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Budget 2013
All the news and reaction on Budget Day
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i dont expect any thing different from this budget...the same old cuts and taxes...the rich will get richer and the poor poorer -
Would like to see a fair budget, but sadly I doubt that will be the case.
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would it be too much to ask what the folks getting 100% value on anglo bonds paid for them, they changed hands multiple times when this crisis started and at a fraction of face value, FG is giving these guys profit margins in 1000% range!!
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Remember all those 'Giveaway' Budgets...seems a long time ago now! Just under an hour until Mr Noonan starts to deliver the bad news -
struggling as it is; FG/LAB coalition to fall apart from today, LAB will come out worse of this!!
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"Oh, there's loads of good things in it." : Quote from Michael Noonan this morning when asked what faces us in Budget 2013. -
Hope there is no changes in income tax rates or bands. Property tax is going to be a killer for most people. Will be interesting to see how this will be collected. Cant see the same happening as the Household Charge.
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In previous years, people used to use the word 'dread' when referring to the Budget, now the word is 'fear'. It tells you a lot about where people are financially right now
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Loads of Good things " I guess Mr. Noonan has what could be called a macarbe sense of humour. Whish I could afford one of those
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Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said '85% of the adjustment we have to do will be behind us' once the measures in Budget 2013 are implemented. Do people agree or disagree?
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"You'll never beat the Irish" as badly as we're already beating ourselves. "Free the people" from their ignorance. #budget2013 #budget13by barrylynch80 via twitter 12/5/2012 2:01:39 PM -
Property Tax will simply form the biggest issue in the next General Election ... with the party promising to remove it getting elected.
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I literally cannot afford one more outgoing it would sink me I just cannot afford the home tax
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Not long now til the mass destruction of the country's poor and vulnerable begins #budget13by ncmono via twitter 12/5/2012 2:06:47 PM -
Reports of a large Garda presence outside the Dáil in advan
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They are going to kill haulier business all over the country if they continue increasing fuel costs. I can barely afford to Drive to work these days as it stands. Ministers with free cars and travel allowances don't understand or care
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So Enda has pledged to protect the "vulnerable, isolated, & lonely" - that'll be his health minister, presumably #budget13by cassiustweets via twitter 12/5/2012 2:07:23 PM -
Better stock up on booze people. Rumoured that drink and cigarettes likely to go up this year with wine expected to take a big hit
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If the government put up road tax even more, i'm buying a smaller 1.2. So instead of getting €1,683, they'll be getting €307 off me. So they'll be down €1,376 plus whatever i save on fuel! When are they going to learn that by raising taxes, they'll end up getting less revenue.!!
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Ask yourself: Is the government working in our best interests or are they cutting services we need, to pay Banks & Bondholders? #budget13by barrylynch80 via twitter 12/5/2012 2:10:00 PM
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I hope they will not just hit the working people and reward the people on social....
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masion tax? sure if you have a mansion you can surely afford a few extra squids to give to the government #budget13by Tara Whisker via twitter 12/5/2012 2:10:16 PM -
So sad that our everyday live's are filled with fear and dread as to how we will pay bills and feed kids and it will only be worse by this evening..nothing to look forward to in life anymore..
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Fianna Fáil's Willie O'Dea has said today's Budget is the minimum FG and Lab could agree rather than a sign of a definite plan of action for the country
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This should be posted on the gates of Dial €ireann #Budget13 pbs.twimg.com/media/A9W288yCUAADV8v.jpg
by Bankofisland via twitter 12/5/2012 2:14:33 PM -
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This shower can see e need a budget to stimulate an economy not cripple it
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Pearse Doherty will be responding to #budget13 on behalf of #SinnFein the Dail today at 4.50 pm - Mary Lou also speaking #pearsedohertytdby Grainne via twitter 12/5/2012 2:15:45 PM -
it'll be sad to see the 3.5bn head off to pay the promissory note in March
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Does anyone remember when Fine Gael and Labour were in opposition and criticised cuts? #budget13by rapn21 via twitter 12/5/2012 2:18:28 PM -
so long as booze is ok, I'll be fine.
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Howlin and Noonan standing very far apart on the steps of the Dáil #metaphor #budget13by technopolitics via twitter 12/5/2012 2:19:23 PM -
Osborne's #autumnstatement and Ireland's #budget13 all on one day. It's like a festival for crap news.by DanielAGleeson via twitter 12/5/2012 2:19:41 PM -
Nice tweet from the Samaritans: twitter.com
We are only too aware how stressful this budget is for many people. Remember we are here to listen anytime on 1850 60 90 90 #budget13 -
Less than 10 mins to go folks. Get your cuppa ready...or something stronger if you think you'll need it
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Welcome to our live coverage of Budget 2013. In this blog, we'll bring you all the announcements live, and provide some context on the fly.
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Communications minister says the Budget 'passes the test of fairness' and confirms that social welfare rates won't be touched
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Whatever property tax is introduced won't begin until July 2013 and will be levied at 50% of the annual rate. #budget13by AlanFarrell via twitter 12/5/2012 2:24:13 PM -
Am poorly paid in a job that is costing all my monthly wages to get to everyday. Cannot afford any more tax rises. Cannot afford a newer car so am on old tax bands, but no other way to get to work. Stuck in a complete Catch 22 situation - can't afford to work and can't afford to not work. Am well-qualified with good experience - 30 years old and seeing a seriously bleak future ahead. Why, why, why can't they hit the better off (including themselves)? Why is it the same old tired line every time - "it's "fair"". No it's not. It never is.
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Add to this property tax, the half year charge for the Household charge...!!!
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Lot of Merc's and Rolls Royce's seen screeching up outside Passport Office #Budget13by Wexford_tweeter via twitter 12/5/2012 2:27:21 PM