# Budgetary Policy

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# Budgetary Policy

Austerity policies had a greater impact on women than men

Reductions in Child Benefit and other welfare payments accounted for most of the disparity.

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Oct 24th 2018, 6:10 AM

# play it cool

Government wants future budgets to 'lean against the wind'

The Summer Economic Statement this year sets out the plans for next year’s Budget. And it’s all about cooling those jets in case Ireland overheats.

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Jun 19th 2018, 4:22 PM

# Dept of Finance

Economic warnings repeatedly ignored by Ahern's government

An independent report into the Department of Finance has found that officials repeatedly warned Bertie Ahern’s government about its budgetary policy during the boom years – but were ignored.

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Mar 2nd 2011, 8:31 AM