Time to Cut Taxes?

About this episode

The episode explores the current narrative around tax cuts in Ireland and its implications on various economic issues.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this episode we dive into the "Cut Taxes" narrative that is dominating our economic and political media at the moment with NERI Economist, Ciaran Nugent. We dig into Ireland's topsy-turvy fiscal policies, the reality of our personal tax system, Ireland's tax (avoidance) system, the housing crisis, our weak energy transition, and the impact of international policies on Ireland's future. We also look at the current prominent economic debates, tired old government strategies, and the importance of resilient planning for sustainable growth. There's also some patreon-only predictions at the end... James Leonard on Building Community interview:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-158043146 Mohammed Isdodi in Gaza report:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-157949546

People in this episode

Host: James Leonard

Guest: Ciaran Nugent

Topics covered

• tax policy
• economic debate
• Ireland's fiscal policies
• housing crisis
• energy transition
• sustainable growth

Keywords

• tax cuts
• Ireland
• economic policy
• housing crisis
• energy transition
• fiscal policy
• sustainable growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NERI, Tortoise Shack Media

Places: Ireland, Gaza

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