The Taoiseach says 2014 will be the year of jobs – as the coalition plans to restore employment to Celtic Tiger levels of more than 2.1 million by 20-20.
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A new post-bailout economic plan has been unveiled that promises no income tax hikes between now and the end of the decade.
The plan says austerity will end in 2015 – but "budgetary rigours" must be maintained.
Finance Minister Michael Noonan’s says the adjustment target for 20-15 remains at 2 billion euro – but there is some material around suggesting it could be less.