1987: 'Mac The Knife'
Category : Politics and Economics
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1987: 'Mac The Knife'
"Fiscal rectitude" was the main phrase for Budget 1987, which largely targeted the public sector through the introduction of a pay freeze and a recruitment embargo. RTÉ was there to capture events as they unfolded with reaction from the unions and an analysis of the impact for the 250,000 people on the dole.
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Minister for Finance, Ray MacSharry, delivered a tough budget where fiscal rectitude was the phrase of the day. - Audio 05:44
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Panelists on the 'Today Tonight' Budget Special give their views on Budget '87. - Video 04:42
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With over 250,000 people on the dole, RTÉ's 'Evening Extra' looks at the plight of social welfare recipients. - Video 08:16
1987: 'Mac The Knife'
Category: Politics and Economics
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Minister for Finance, Ray MacSharry, delivered a tough budget where fiscal rectitude was the phrase of the day.
- Production Year 1987
- ContributorJohn Bowman (Presenter)
"It's Very Hard To Take Skin Off A Skeleton"
Panelists on the 'Today Tonight' Budget Special give their views on Budget '87.
- Production Year 1987
- ContributorBrian Farrell (Presenter)
Another Budget 12 Years On
With over 250,000 people on the dole, RTÉ's 'Evening Extra' looks at the plight of social welfare recipients.
- Production Year 1987
- ContributorNick Coffey (Reporter)