Brian Lenihan orders - find 3 billion in four weeks!

Biggins · 12-05-2010 10:58PM #1

3 Billion has to be found in four weeks!

FINANCE Minister Brian Lenihan yesterday gave his Cabinet colleagues four weeks to find €3bn worth of cutbacks. Mr Lenihan will meet ministers face-to-face over the coming weeks to discuss where it is proposed to cut up to €2bn from their departmental budgets in current spending and €1bn in capital spending.
The Government is obliged to find €3bn in spending cuts and increased taxes in 2011, as part of budgetary plans agreed with the EU.

See: http://www.independent.ie/national-news/ministers-told-to-identify-euro3bn-cuts-in-four-weeks-2176169.html

Just in time for Irish Nationwide to ask for more money! :mad:
See: http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0512/irishnationwide.html

Can ya say "bottomless pit!"

cian1500ww · 12-05-2010 11:02PM

Just increase the taxes on the headshop stuff and they'll have that in a week :rolleyes:

sron · 12-05-2010 11:03PM

If we don't meet the required cutbacks, what precisely will happen? Will we be expelled from the Euro zone?

Turtyturd · 12-05-2010 11:05PM

Quick someone check down the back of the seats in the Dail bar.

Biggins · 12-05-2010 11:05PM

sron wrote: »

If we don't meet the required cutbacks, what precisely will happen? Will we be expelled from the Euro zone?

My honest answer - don't know.
One thing I'm sure of though, we are all going to pay more/lose more...

Corkfeen · 12-05-2010 11:07PM

I'm sure I found 3 billion underneath my couch the other day..... Sure will just lob it in the post and sent to The Dail......:D

2ygb4cmqetsjhx · 12-05-2010 11:07PM

This is why although there is tonnes of work for me here (IT) I am actively seeking to emigrate. Why would I stay here to let my tax be given to a shower of *****. At least abroad I feel it will definately be well spent!

12-05-2010 11:08PM

Biggins wrote: »

My honest answer - don't know.
One thing I'm sure of though, we are all going to pay more/lose more...

And the other option is...?
We need to balance the books. That is all the government should be concerned about in the coming months.

12-05-2010 11:08PM

Mariah Drab Meal wrote: »

This is why although there is tonnes of work for me here (IT) I am actively seeking to emigrate. Why would I stay here to let my tax be given to a shower of *****. At least abroad I feel it will definately be well spent!

You know they say that in every country, don't you?

dlofnep · 12-05-2010 11:09PM

Nationwide can **** off for itself.

Gunsfortoys · 12-05-2010 11:09PM

Better dig out that moneyback guarantee from Greece.

Oh wait...

Biggins · 12-05-2010 11:11PM

Rojomcdojo wrote: »

And the other option is...?
We need to balance the books. That is all the government should be concerned about in the coming months.

I do agree that we have to balance the books but sooner or later "you can't get blood from a stone"
People can only be bled so dry, so much and then god knows what happens after that!

2ygb4cmqetsjhx · 12-05-2010 11:13PM

Probably. But it cannot be more mismangaged that here. This country is the pits. I only came home to do a one year course. Roll On July. Ireland is ****e. It always has been and always will be. I am not staying around to pay off huge debts.

L.Jenkins · 12-05-2010 11:13PM

Further €3 billion in cut backs. Talk about beating a dead horse.

Resi12 · 12-05-2010 11:15PM

In 4 weeks? Ahaha don't ask for too much there Mr Lenihan.

starbelgrade · 12-05-2010 11:16PM

Mariah Drab Meal wrote: »

This is why although there is tonnes of work for me here (IT) I am actively seeking to emigrate. Why would I stay here to let my tax be given to a shower of *****. At least abroad I feel it will definately be well spent!

Just don't emigrate to Greece, Spain or Portugal - or basically anywhere in the eurozone that is handing out taxpayers money to Greece.

Or anywhere in South America, or Africa. Or the USA, where they'll use your taxes to fund their wars. Or China or Russia where their governments are rife with corruption.

So that leaves.. hmm, Australia?

PK2008 · 12-05-2010 11:16PM

Cancel the cheque we wrote for Greece?

12-05-2010 11:17PM

Biggins wrote: »

I do agree that we have to balance the books but sooner or later "you can't get blood from a stone"
People can only be bled so dry, so much and then god knows what happens after that!

I hate sayings like that in relation to Ireland's situation. You'd swear we were all on the bread line. The facts are that we cannot afford our outgoings and they need to be cut back. The PS bill, the amount of people not in the tax net, and overly generous welfare payments ALL need to be addressed. It's not blood from a stone - we live extremely comfortably here..

Biggins · 12-05-2010 11:18PM

Rojomcdojo wrote: »

I hate sayings like that in relation to Ireland's situation. You'd swear we were all on the bread line. The facts are that we cannot afford our outgoings and they need to be cut back. The PS bill, the amount of people not in the tax net, and overly generous welfare payments ALL need to be addressed. It's not blood from a stone - we live extremely comfortably here..

Yes, we are all living the high life. :rolleyes:

12-05-2010 11:21PM

Biggins wrote: »

Yes, we are all living the high life. :rolleyes:

We have some of the highest wages in the world, some of the highest unemployment benefits, and one of the highest paid PS's in the world. Someone on the dole here 'earns' almost as much as a teacher in Greece. Probably a lot more when you factor in other benefits.

And the problem is that some people can't get their heads around this fact.

starbelgrade · 12-05-2010 11:21PM

And just wait until the EU get their way & we have to hand over our budget proposals for inspection & approval.

You'll be glad you voted 'Yes' to Lisbon then.

KevinVonSpiel · 12-05-2010 11:22PM

starbelgrade wrote: »

Just don't emigrate to Greece, Spain or Portugal - or basically anywhere in the eurozone that is handing out taxpayers money to Greece.

Or anywhere in South America, or Africa. Or the USA, where they'll use your taxes to fund their wars. Or China or Russia where their governments are rife with corruption.

So that leaves.. hmm, Australia?

Singapore. Hong Kong. Switzerland.

jimmycrackcorm · 12-05-2010 11:22PM

Big rainbow hunt starting next week.

12-05-2010 11:23PM

starbelgrade wrote: »

And just wait until the EU get their way & we have to hand over our budget proposals for inspection & approval.

You'll be glad you voted 'Yes' to Lisbon then.

Well I certainly will be!

Chucky the tree · 12-05-2010 11:23PM

starbelgrade wrote: »

And just wait until the EU get their way & we have to hand over our budget proposals for inspection & approval.

You'll be glad you voted 'Yes' to Lisbon then.

Too right, I'd much rather our budget come from the EU then the clowns we currently have in charge. It's just a shame we didn't let them do it 10+ years ago.

pebbles21 · 12-05-2010 11:24PM

HERE FFS!!!

*Takes shirt off back puts it in a box and writes on it Mr B Lenihan Leinster house*

mad m · 12-05-2010 11:24PM

If the 3 billion isnt addressed, does that mean the IMF will just come in and weild the axe....

ejmaztec · 12-05-2010 11:25PM

Biggins wrote: »

3 Billion has to be found in four weeks!

See: http://www.independent.ie/national-news/ministers-told-to-identify-euro3bn-cuts-in-four-weeks-2176169.html

Just in time for Irish Nationwide to ask for more money! :mad:
See: http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0512/irishnationwide.html

Can ya say "bottomless pit!"

How much can we get for Fingleton's organs on Ebay, or are they too worn out?

Biggins · 12-05-2010 11:26PM

Rojomcdojo wrote: »

We have some of the highest wages in the world, some of the highest unemployment benefits, and one of the highest paid PS's in the world. Someone on the dole here 'earns' almost as much as a teacher in Greece. Probably a lot more when you factor in other benefits.

And the problem is that some people can't get their heads around this fact.

True but you mention a few time one important word.
"SOME"
Not all, just some - and not the majority of tax payers (thats you and I) who are going to be bled again and again in a number of continuing ways very shortly - again it never ends!

Mark200 · 12-05-2010 11:27PM

Biggins wrote: »

I do agree that we have to balance the books but sooner or later "you can't get blood from a stone"
People can only be bled so dry, so much and then god knows what happens after that!

If people thinks the Government balancing the books is painful, then they won't like the consequences of the Government not balancing the books!

starbelgrade wrote: »

And just wait until the EU get their way & we have to hand over our budget proposals for inspection & approval.

You'll be glad you voted 'Yes' to Lisbon then.

Please tell me what on Earth Lisbon has to do with this. Thanks.

Liam Byrne · 12-05-2010 11:27PM

Rojomcdojo wrote: »

We have some of the highest wages in the world, some of the highest unemployment benefits, and one of the highest paid PS's in the world. Someone on the dole here 'earns' almost as much as a teacher in Greece. Probably a lot more when you factor in other benefits.

And the problem is that some people can't get their heads around this fact.

No - the problem is that those on those wages are being looked after by FF, while those of us that are earning just about enough to justify working are being hammered by the likes of Lenihan.

Just as a matter of interest, what does electricity, petrol, home heating, food and a roof over your head cost for that teacher in Greece ?

Brian Lenihan orders - find 3 billion in four weeks!

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