1984: "A Dreary Non-Event"
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1984: "A Dreary Non-Event"
RTÉ Television captured the events of the day and the reaction to the measures.
Described as a "broadly neutral" and "dreary non-event" by opposition leaders, the 1984 budget introduced VAT hikes on the old reliables like cigarettes and alcohol.
The accompanying image was taken as a publicity shot for RTÉ Budget coverage, 1984. The photograph was taken by John Cooney.
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Minister for Finance, Alan Dukes, described his 1984 budget as "broadly neutral". The public react in a report for 'Today Tonight'. - Video 04:24
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Television cameras record the tenth year of a Minister for Finance appearing on radio to answer listeners' questions. - Video 02:03
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Michael Fisher gets reaction to budget increases on the old reliables of petrol, tobacco and alcohol. - Video 02:04
1984: "A Dreary Non-Event"
Category: Politics and Economics
CLOSEA Neutral Budget
Minister for Finance, Alan Dukes, described his 1984 budget as "broadly neutral". The public react in a report for 'Today Tonight'.
- Production Year 1984
- ContributorGary Agnew (Reporter)
10th Anniversary For Post-Budget Radio Appearance
Television cameras record the tenth year of a Minister for Finance appearing on radio to answer listeners' questions.
- Production Year 1984
- ContributorJohn Bowman (Presenter)
Alan Dukes
Liam Cahill (Producer)
"I Wonder Is Mr. Dukes Paying The Six Pence Extra Himself?"
Michael Fisher gets reaction to budget increases on the old reliables of petrol, tobacco and alcohol.
- Production Year 1984
- ContributorMichael Fisher (Reporter)