Richard Bruton TD | Knows What Must Be Done

Coughlan turning her back on Cadbury job concerns – Bruton

Employees need a Minister who’s up to the challenge, not one preparing the ground for failure The Tánaiste’s response to the emerging threat to jobs at Cadbury is grossly inadequate. She is preparing to be out-thought and out-manoeuvred.

Dublin Port Must Abandon Plan to Infill 52 Acres of Dublin Bay -Bruton

I welcome the Minister for the Environment’s approval of a Special protection order for Dublin Bay and the rejection of Dublin Port’s appeal. In future any development which could harm the bay will be restricted. This includes any work which is likely to destroy, significantly alter, damage or interfere with the ecology of the bay. Development [...]

Reinstatement of Grants will Help too Few-Bruton

A scheme of grants for the elderly to cover the cost of locks, security lights and chain reinforcing are available for distribution by local community groups. However, a number of problems have arisen: • Voluntary organisations had only two weeks (closing date: 21st October) to apply for funds. This period was far too short and risks the [...]

Lenihan’s ‘blank cheque for banks’ policy cannot continue – Bruton

Posted on 04 March 2010

FG sets out alternative strategy for banking sector

AIB’s results paint a very worrying picture for taxpayers and for the economy. There is little comfort for borrowers, or for businesses. Borrowing outside of the construction sector is down by €3 billion, and AIB’s commitment to restart lending is fragile at best.

The open threat of rising costs for borrowers, including mortgage holders, also points to further trouble in store for the Irish economy. Continue Reading

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My Blog: THE GREEK DILEMMA

Posted on 25 February 2010

As the fault lines are exposed in the eurozone, Europe struggles to come up with a response. The Stability and Growth Pact is now dead. Even in good times, its underlying logic was dubious, but it has been entirely blown asunder by the international recession. Continue Reading

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My Blog: OECD VISIT HIGHLIGHTS

Posted on 24 February 2010

After the convulsions early this month, our economic team went ahead with a scheduled trip to consult with the OECD on emerging policy ideas – but with one empty seat!

The OECD undertakes a lot of work comparing and evaluating policy positions in different countries. We got insight on all the major issues that confront the world – the immediate crises: bank