Simon Harris: “The priority in the budget must be to reward work.”

A practical step towards a more integrated, competitive and resilient European economy

There aren't carve-outs here. There are clear criteria, timelines and transition periods, and that again is part of the art of compromise.

I am also pleased to confirm that to support small and medium enterprises, and to ease the PRSI impact on employers from an increase in the national minimum wage, the Minister for Social Protection will increase the employer PRSI threshold…

If not now, when? If Europe fails to or decides not to take this decision, what message does this send to the world?