Tag: Budget 2025
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Jim Gavin Withdrawal Sets Fianna Fáil on Edge Ahead of Budget
Introduction: a shocking turn in Irish politics The decision by Jim Gavin to withdraw from the Presidential election has thrown Fianna Fáil into unprecedented political turbulence just days before the Budget. The move, described by party insiders as a difficult but necessary choice, leaves Micheál Martin facing renewed questions about judgment, strategy, and the party’s…
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Jim Gavin Withdrawal Triggers Fianna Fáil Crisis Ahead of Budget
Overview: a sudden political upheaval The announcement that Jim Gavin will withdraw from the presidential race has sent Fianna Fáil into a period of intense scrutiny and uncertainty. Coming just days before a crucial Budget, the move prompted immediate questions about party strategy, leadership, and the internal dynamics that guide Dublin’s governing party. Gavin, a…
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Inheritance tax reform: family home relief gains momentum
Overview of the findings A Royal London Ireland survey, conducted by iReach among 1,000 adults nationwide, shows a strong public appetite for shielding the family home from inheritance tax. The results indicate 83% of adults are in favour of inheritance tax relief for the family home, while 58% strongly support removing the family home from…
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Stoltenberg unsure about finance minister post amid pause
Introduction: A cautious stance from a high-profile minister Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg, currently serving as finance minister under Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, has signaled that his tenure in the job remains unsettled. Asked by NTB how long he plans to stay in the cabinet, Stoltenberg offered a careful reply: he does not have a crystal-clear…
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Sweden’s 25-Year Plan to Repair Railways and Modernize Infrastructure
Overview of Sweden’s new infrastructure plan Sweden’s government is set to allocate a record sum for public infrastructure in the coming years. The plan, presented by Trafikverket (the Swedish Transport Administration) and its leadership, proposes a 12-year investment package totaling 1,171 billion SEK. The plan is described by the responsible minister, Andreas Carlson (KD), as…