Tag: welfare state
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Expenditure on social security increases by up to 10.5% in the first half of the year
The government’s expenditure on social contributions have increased by up to 10.5% compared to January-June of last year contributing to a higher government expenditure this year, according to the latest NSO statistics. The highest increase in social expenditure was noted in the standard two-thirds pension scheme with an increase of up to €45.1 million. Up…
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Why is the Nationalist Party trying to compete with the Labour Party over the welfare state?
The title is rhetorical. The Nationalist Party is trying to project itself as an alternative government and “a positive” government force by promising material benefits to the electors. Given that there are currently issues at the general hospital related to the usual problems of lack of space and excessive admissions, the Nationalist Party is taking…
