Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted the historic coalition between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party “will go the full term,” ruling out an early General Election. But ultimately, it's policy that dictates the pace and the intention that this government goes full term," he said. Micheál Martin said he has begun to deliberate on what portfolio he will be taking once he leaves the Taoiseach’s office. The refusal to be “boxed in” stems from a deep sense that such an additional rate of tax is not needed. Mr Martin said the budget had “gotten the balance right” in terms of long-term spending and once-off cost of living measures.

Source: Irish Examiner October 02, 2022 06:23 UTC