Image by Edmond Dantès on Pexels Look, keeping politically active is a hard sell when there seems to be a new WWIII-causing event plastered over the news every week, but hear me out. It is hard to follow the actions of politicians who are far removed from the outcome of their policies, nobody expects Simon Harris to understand what it’s like to have the hardship fund cut in … [Read more...] about Plugged in: Politics and policies matter, here’s why
We have done the state some service: why everyone should have to work in the service industry at least once
Image by Rene Asmussen on Pexels There are fewer things in life more soul-crushing than the service industry in Ireland. It is the backbone of most college students’ finance, and it is the actual backbone of the Irish economy. I think that everyone should work in the service sector at least once in their life, perhaps like a bizarre form of national service. Why though? … [Read more...] about We have done the state some service: why everyone should have to work in the service industry at least once
Budget 2024 Reaction
Image by Harry Strauss from Pixabay Minister for Finance Michael McGrath and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe took to the Dáil on Tuesday October 10 outlining the details of the 2024 budget. The annual budget covers all bases of everyday life including tax cuts, family and children related issues, welfare recipients and pensioners, mortgage holders, rent and … [Read more...] about Budget 2024 Reaction
US Government on path to shut down, McCarthy ousted in historical vote
Image by cytis from Pixabay The United States’ lower chamber is facing an imminent shut-down, meaning that legislators cannot agree upon spending for the upcoming year. House Republicans hold 221 seats of the 435, just enough to command a majority. However, 45 members of the house are in the far-right ‘House Freedom Caucus’ and have significant … [Read more...] about US Government on path to shut down, McCarthy ousted in historical vote
Budget 2024 – what can we expect?
Image by Photo Mix from Pixabay Polling shows that Sinn Fein is on track to win the next general election, and the government may well consider a giveaway budget to secure a chance at re-election. This approach is unlikely to cure any current economic woes for the government. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has predicted that Ireland will enter a … [Read more...] about Budget 2024 – what can we expect?