03/01/2008
Cowen's Budget Pledge
This year's Budget looks set to be even more critical to the economy than in any previous years.
Already brought forward from the original date due to the massive deterioration in the public finances this year, it is to be unveiled in less than two weeks time.
Now, the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has vowed to that he will be taking the correct decisions for the future of the Irish economy.
Speaking at Trinity College Dublin last night, Mr Cowen called on the Irish people to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Government and support the tough decisions necessary to protect the economy.
He said the country had reached a defining moment and warned that the budget would be painful for everybody.
Mr Cowen also promised that the Government would put the best interests of the people ahead of short-term popularity.
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Already brought forward from the original date due to the massive deterioration in the public finances this year, it is to be unveiled in less than two weeks time.
Now, the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has vowed to that he will be taking the correct decisions for the future of the Irish economy.
Speaking at Trinity College Dublin last night, Mr Cowen called on the Irish people to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Government and support the tough decisions necessary to protect the economy.
He said the country had reached a defining moment and warned that the budget would be painful for everybody.
Mr Cowen also promised that the Government would put the best interests of the people ahead of short-term popularity.
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02 January 2008
Cowen's Budget Pledge
This year's Budget looks set to be even more critical to the economy than in any previous years. Already brought forward from the original date due to the massive deterioration in the public finances this year, it is to be unveiled in less than two weeks time.
Cowen's Budget Pledge
This year's Budget looks set to be even more critical to the economy than in any previous years. Already brought forward from the original date due to the massive deterioration in the public finances this year, it is to be unveiled in less than two weeks time.
24 June 2010
Queen To Visit Republic
It has emerged the Queen of the United Kingdom may visit the Republic of Ireland for the first time since the beginning of her reign. After a meeting between the Prime Minister David Cameron in London and Taoiseach Brian Cowen, plans have surfaced that the Queen's first state visit to Ireland may come before the end of next year.
Queen To Visit Republic
It has emerged the Queen of the United Kingdom may visit the Republic of Ireland for the first time since the beginning of her reign. After a meeting between the Prime Minister David Cameron in London and Taoiseach Brian Cowen, plans have surfaced that the Queen's first state visit to Ireland may come before the end of next year.
22 August 2008
Irish Opposition Leader Blasts Cowen Over Economy
The Opposition Leader in the Irish Republic, Enda Kenny, has lambasted Taoiseach Brian Cowen for ignoring the economic trends that led to the current financial slump.
Irish Opposition Leader Blasts Cowen Over Economy
The Opposition Leader in the Irish Republic, Enda Kenny, has lambasted Taoiseach Brian Cowen for ignoring the economic trends that led to the current financial slump.
28 October 2013
Increase In Rape Reports But Five Year Low For CPS Referrals
Despite a 30% increase in the number of rapes reported to police, the number of cases being sent to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is at a five year low. Of the more than 17,000 reports of rape made in 2012/13, police sent 5,404 to the CPS . This compares to 6,597 cases referred in 2008/9 and 8,130 referrals in 2010/11.
Increase In Rape Reports But Five Year Low For CPS Referrals
Despite a 30% increase in the number of rapes reported to police, the number of cases being sent to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is at a five year low. Of the more than 17,000 reports of rape made in 2012/13, police sent 5,404 to the CPS . This compares to 6,597 cases referred in 2008/9 and 8,130 referrals in 2010/11.
21 March 2007
Basic income tax rate cut in Brown's eleventh budget
Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced a 2% cut in the basic income tax rate from April 2008 in his eleventh Budget. However, he has also scrapped the 10p lower band, which has prompted critics to claim that most people will not be any better off. The Chancellor also announced that corporation tax would be reduced from 30p to 28p.
Basic income tax rate cut in Brown's eleventh budget
Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced a 2% cut in the basic income tax rate from April 2008 in his eleventh Budget. However, he has also scrapped the 10p lower band, which has prompted critics to claim that most people will not be any better off. The Chancellor also announced that corporation tax would be reduced from 30p to 28p.
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