Ivan Yates: Government will try and ‘buy votes’ in tomorrow’s budget
The Government will use to tomorrow’s Budget 2025 announcement to try and “buy votes” for the upcoming election, Ivan Yates has predicted. Budget 2025 will see Ministers announcing a bumper package made up of billions in tax cuts, public spending increases and a cost-of-living measures. While previously it was thought the package would cost €8.3 billion, the inclusion of further cost of living measures has increased the cost to nearly €10 billion. The Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin have both insisted there will be no election until 2025; however, many pundits believe the President will be asked for a Dáil dissolution in the days after the Budget – setting the scene for a November election. “You know the song Money Can’t Buy You Love?” Ivan Yates told The Pat Kenny Show. “Well, we’re going to find out if money can buy you votes – what lies ahead is truly gigantic.” Mr Yates said a number of other announcements will be made during the budget statements as well. Credit to : Newstalk