The Chase

by Niall Shanahan

In other news, Lorna Siggins wrote in the Sindo about an ongoing difference of opinion on a proposed fatigue risk management system (FRMS) at the Coastguard search and rescue service, involving Fórsa technical crew, IALPA pilot members and CHC.

 

Elsewhere, Free public transport would be extended to all children under nine years of age under proposals being put forward by the Green Party in advance of the budget, while the Business Post reports that more people favour the abolition of the USC over a cut to the higher tax rate ahead of Budget 2025.

 

Meanwhile, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe has said the Coalition will give a "clear direction" on how the €14 billion from Apple should be spent.

 

In a return to form, the Sindo has dusted off some of its old adjectives to talk about this. This week they got Eoin O'Malley to write: Let’s not waste €14bn Apple windfall on the bloated public sector. Well, let's maybe agree to avoid commissioning any new bike sheds for a bit. Looks like we're in for many months of opinion on the Apple money. Buckle up.

 

Oh, and the commercial property market is still looking ropey, but the weather looks ok.

 

Zen

 

I spent a hearty chunk of yesterday afternoon watching both episodes of Alex Gibney's new documentary about Sopranos creator David Chase. If you're a fan of the programme it makes for essential viewing.

 

Have a great week.

Niall

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