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Summary
Irish Independent Personal Finance Editor Charlie Weston joins Anton Savage to discuss the upcoming budget, highlighting a potential €400 income tax cut and a plan to cap childcare fees at €550 monthly. The conversation also covers a survey revealing that one in five people supports raising the state pension age to 68 to ensure its sustainability. Additionally, the show reports on the US withdrawing bombers from RAF Fairford amid security concerns and offers a safety warning about increased deer activity on roads during the mating season.
Topics discussed
Intro: Labradors on trains and guest introduction
Survey: Public support for raising pension age
Discussion on pension sustainability and working age
Budget details: Income tax, childcare, and rent credits
Heating oil costs and potential carbon tax reduction
US bombers withdrawn from RAF Fairford amid security concerns
Driving safety warning: Stags and does at dawn and dusk
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