Leaders Debate
15/02/2011
Valerie Cox from Today with Pat Kenny came to our house to hear our views on the 5 way leaders debate. Click here to listen.
Truth about the Universal Social Charge
26/01/2011
There has been much discussion in the media regarding the new Universal Social Charge (USC), regrettably much of this has been incorrect and scaremongering The reality is that the change is no where near the penal rates some in the media would have you believe, plus its startling how little tax we pay in Ireland […]
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Spending cuts are the only way out of recession
08/12/2010
I welcome the budget today as it addresses the four of the most critical challenges facing this economy over the next number of years: 1 – Begins the process of correcting the public finances 2 – It creates conditions for an equitable tax system for those at work 3 – It commences the very necessary […]
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Who is Stephen?
01/10/2010
Declan Meehan invited me along to East Coast Radio’s Outside Broadcast in Rathdrum today to ask who is the man behind the tweets and texts. Listen here.
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Billy Timmins forced to withdraw smear remarks live on radio
15/09/2010
On 14-Sep-10 Deputy Timmins posted this about me on his facebook site “Might be as well to declare your vested interest when posting comments, just to keep the views balanced as opposed to ‘Masquerading as a mere member of the public’ like on radio.” I responsed a few hours later “I’m disappointed that you have […]
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Government’s New Social Employment Initiative is a Win-Win for all involved
30/08/2010
This new scheme gives participants a higher weekly payment (€210 for 19.5 hours), allows them the opportunity of taking up work while avoiding the necessity of a means test, improves their own community, whilst at the same time it will combat welfare fraud and partipation in the black market. Minister Ó Cuív was absolutely correct […]
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Clarification: No change to Motor tax regime for commercial vehicles
24/08/2010
There has been no change in motor tax regime for commercial vehicles. The Department earlier this month issued a circular on the rules and regulations regarding motor tax for commercial vehicles, following an increase in the number of vehicles switching from private motor tax classes to commercial vehicle classes. Owners of vehicles currently taxed for […]
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Paul Williams Exposes Sinn Fein's Double Standards
06/08/2010
Paul Williams, the respected crime correspondent, put the hard questions to John Brady, Sinn Fein’s chief apologist in Co Wicklow. Williams exposed SF’s jobs protest as nothing more than a cheap political stunt, as Brady was unable to put forward any credible plans for job creation, he also repeatedly avoided the questions put by Williams […]
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Debate needs to change to 'what can be done'
04/08/2010
My letter published in today’s Wicklow People
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