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The Explainer
The Explainer
3 Oct 2024
How much of a difference will the Budget really make?
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The Budget has been dubbed a giveaway — but will it really make that much of a difference to your pocket? Barra Roantree from TCD's Department of Economics joins us to examine whether the tax decreases and once-off payments will help those who need it the most and how there is a chance it could add fuel to an overheating economy. Who stands to gain from the changes, and what were the most interesting new measures introduced?