1980: Living Beyond Our Means
Category : Politics and Economics
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1980: Living Beyond Our Means
Two weeks prior to the budget announcement, the Taoiseach, Charles J. Haughey, warned the Irish people that, "...as a community, we are living away beyond our means". The nation braced itself for Minister of Finance Michael O'Kennedy's budget which was announced on 28 February 1980.
The accompanying image shows Charles J. Haughey with Brian Lenihan and Michael O'Kennedy.
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Charles J. Haughey prepares the public for what is to come in the 1980 budget. - Video 01:26
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Reactions from around the country to the 1980 budget, including the 300% increase in duty on soft drinks and 5% on golf balls. - Video 03:32
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Questions and opposition are raised by listeners in relation to petrol price hikes. - Audio 04:39
1980: Living Beyond Our Means
Category: Politics and Economics
CLOSE"We Are Living Away Beyond Our Means"
Charles J. Haughey prepares the public for what is to come in the 1980 budget.
- Production Year 1980
- ContributorCharles J. Haughey
Reaction To The Five Per Cent On Golf Balls
Reactions from around the country to the 1980 budget, including the 300% increase in duty on soft drinks and 5% on golf balls.
- Production Year 1980
- ContributorBrendan O'Brien (Reporter)
Kevin O'Connor (Reporter)
Jim Fahy (Reporter)
Questions On Public Transport For The Minister
Questions and opposition are raised by listeners in relation to petrol price hikes.
- Production Year 1980
- ContributorRodney Rice (Presenter)
Michael O'Kennedy