With tax benefits the order of the day, Minister for Finance, Charlie McCreevy, announced what some describe as the greatest giveaway budget in the history of the state. Controversially, measures were introduced that benefited working couples over single-income households.
RTÉ Television and Radio captured the reactions of politicians and ordinary people to the budgetary measures.
RTÉ's economics editor George Lee reports on the details of Charlie McCreevy's budget.
Production Year
1999
Contributor
George Lee (Reporter)
2000: GIVEAWAY BUDGET
Budget Viewed From Fatima Mansions
Audrey McMahon and Dorothy Walker, residents of Fatima Mansions in Dublin, watch the budget and explain what it will mean for them.
Production Year
1999
Contributor
Orla O'Donnell (Reporter)
2000: GIVEAWAY BUDGET
"It Is About Society And The Way We Live In This Country"
The studio panel on RTÉ's 'Prime Time' special debate the implications of the changes in the taxation system introduced by the budget.
Production Year
1999
Contributor
Miriam O'Callaghan (Presenter)
2000: GIVEAWAY BUDGET
McCreevy And Noonan On Individualisation
Minister for Finance, Charlie McCreevy and Michael Noonan of Fine Gael argue their corners on Budget 2000. They discuss the notion of individualisation of taxation.
Production Year
1999
Contributor
Brian Farrell (Presenter)
2000: GIVEAWAY BUDGET
"And So It Is, And So It Should Be In My View"
Charlie McCreevy gives his reasons for changing the tax system to favour married couples with both spouses working.
Production Year
1999
Contributor
Pat Kenny (Presenter)
2000: GIVEAWAY BUDGET
"I'm Absolutely Incensed By This Budget"
Sandra, a caller to RTÉ's 'Liveline', outlines her opposition to Charlie McCreevy's changes to the tax system.
