The eagerly anticipated action plan for addressing unemployment in the south east was finally revealed on December 2nd.
There was, unfortunately, very little good news in last week’s Budget.
Actions to follow the words contained in the 100-page South East Employment Action Plan published on Friday last will be the focus of local scrutiny following Minister Richard Bruton’s tempered reaction to its publication.
A scalded political class may be forced to temper pre-election promises come future ballots, according to a Waterford-based Senator who retains Dáil aspirations.
The average spend this year is expected to be about €630.