Brokers give mixed reaction to Estimates

There has been a mixed reaction from brokers to the 1998 Estimates published on Wednesday

There has been a mixed reaction from brokers to the 1998 Estimates published on Wednesday. The figures were variously described as "realistic" and "a fudge" but brokers agreed that they leave the Minister for Finance, Mr McCreevy, with scope for substantial tax cuts in his Budget. See page 3

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