On 6 December 2011, Irelands Minister for Finance introduced his 2012 Budget the Budget.1 It followed the publication of the Spending Estimates the day before. The Budget, which deals solely with taxation measures, is aimed at reducing the public deficit, largely by raising revenue. Measures include raising the standard rate of VAT by 2 percent; [...]Related posts:Finland’s 2012 BudgetPortugal’s 2012 BudgetNorway and 2012 Budget