Ireland’s second budget for 2009 has been described as severe. It had to be that. But it has focussed more on tax increases than spending savings. The next budget will have to rebalance this if those who are being asked to bear the burden for now are to be treated fairly and long term damage to the economy is to be avoided. In the meantime the Government needs to improve its communications and let the silent majority of taxpayers know it is prepared to make some tough calls.
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