Who lost out from Budget 2025? Maybe no one! As the government announces the last budget before the next general election, we discuss the main points. Are the income tax changes a cut or just relief? Have we done enough to support the expansion of infrastructure? And how are young people looked after?&nbsp; &nbsp;Follow us on social media:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nextroundpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/nextroundpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/@nextroundpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.tiktok.com/@nextroundpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.twitter.com/@nextround_pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/@nextround_pod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Dale McDermott&nbsp; <a href="http://linktr.ee/dalemcdermott" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://linktr.ee/dalemcdermott</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;David W. Higgins&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://linktr.ee/higginsdavidw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/higginsdavidw</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;WATCH &amp; LISTEN TO THE PODCAST&nbsp; YouTube&nbsp; <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@nextroundpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/@nextroundpod</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Spotify&nbsp; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0hz9Bub1DuatD6lC6fWMiM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/0hz9Bub1DuatD6lC6fWMiM</a>&nbsp; Apple&nbsp; <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/next-round/id1739658716" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/next-round/id1739658716</a>&nbsp; Amazon&nbsp; <a href="https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/5b7d4187-ee8c-4494-bbf9-f6e5465d1ee9/next-round" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/5b7d4187-ee8c-4494-bbf9-f6e5465d1ee9/next-round</a>&nbsp;<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

26| Seán Keyes on Progress Ireland – Policy, Infrastructure and Housing

Next Round with Dale McDermott and David W. Higgins covers current issues in the Irish economy, politics and society. With one working abroad and one at home, we hope to give a global and young perspective that is unlike the other podcasts in your feed.Dale McDermott is a leadership consultant and adviser based in London, having previously worked in Toronto and Dublin, where he held leadership roles in management consulting, tech and a business representative group.David W. Higgins is an economist in Dublin, having previously worked as Chief Economist at Carraighill, an independent financial research firm with clients in New York and London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.