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Irish trade unionists have hit out at the government's 2014 budget, accusing ministers of "making the wrong choices."
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) was just one of many voices lining up against the seventh straight austerity spending plan published on Tuesday.
Finance Minister Michael Noonan announced plans to slash €2.5 billion (£2.1bn) from Ireland's deficit and pave the way for the country to escape its international bailout, adding that the treasury had "stockpiled" €25bn (£21bn) to pay off its bills.
Years of underfunding are eroding Scotland’s local services and deepening inequality in communities, says VINCE MILLS
Liverpool Trades Council has unveiled a ‘People’s Budget’ to fight £56m cuts and council tax rises. DEAN YOUNG reports
Investing the £75 billion slated for defence spending on a green new deal, healthcare and education would create jobs and help communities far more than weapons spending, argues UCU general secretary JO GRADY
