Hey Guys! I'm one cynical Leper but Jonser and Mathser above have topped me. If McDonalds announced 40 new jobs there would be front page news with politicians clapping themselves in the back that 40 people more will be off the Live Register. If a Call Centre announced 100 new jobs there would be people elated in hoping for a six week contract. McDonalds and Call Centres are renowned for their ability to pay as little as possible.
The 400 new jobs in Revenue are a godsend for Ireland Ltd. Look at it anyway you like, there will be a knock-on effect in the economy. Four hundred people will be lifted from the Live Register. Four hundred people is a "lotta spend" - Let's embrace this, not knock it.