Social Justice Ireland has issued the following statement on the Government’s approach to the forthcoming Budget and the period to 2014. The Government’s current approach to Budget 2011 will seriously damage sick, poor and vulnerable people. While Government has stated it will support these groups, its refusal to ‘put everything up on the table’ for consideration means that Ireland’s weakest groups will take the major part of the ‘hit’ for the reckless actions of greedy bankers, incompetent regulators and an inept government.
Budget 2011 should eliminate tax breaks that mostly benefit the better off, should ensure the corporate sector makes a contribution towards rectifying Ireland’s current crisis, should take action t
More than €15bn has already been taken out by Government before the latest adjustments begin for Budget 2011
Government has failed to protect the vulnerable according to the 17 organisations in the Community and Voluntary Pillar of social partnership.
Social Justice Ireland's fully costed alternative Budget shows how Government could reduce borrowing by €3bn whle protecting the vulnerable in Budget 2011
The 2010 Revised Estimates Volume (REV) provides additional details and information in relation to the allocations contained in the 2010 Budget Estimates
The Document can be accessed here
On June 10, 2010 former Taoiseach Dr.
Key features of the UK budget On the economy:
