Seanad debates
Wednesday, 3 December 2003
Order of Business. - Budget Statement: Motion.
I think we can go further in certain respects. In his next budget, I hope the Minister for Finance will do more to assist those who are financially most at risk. He has produced an interesting budget with a few surprises, which he seemed to front-load. I thought it was terrific, from a theatrical point of view, that he opened his statement with an announcement that I do not think many people were expecting. Although he has been buffeted by criticism from Europe and commentators in this country, he has held the ship fairly steady, by and large.
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