Fine Gael scraps plans to increase paid sick leave

Fine Gael scraps plans to increase paid sick leave

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The video discusses a proposal to maintain sick leave at 5 days, emphasizing the need for an economic impact analysis before making further changes. The speaker highlights the party's achievements in reducing unemployment, lowering taxes, and increasing the minimum wage. They stress the importance of a balanced approach to policy changes to avoid overwhelming businesses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current proposal regarding sick leave days?

To reduce it to 3 days

To maintain it at 5 days

To increase it to 10 days

To eliminate sick leave

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for conducting an economic impact analysis before changing sick leave days?

To ensure the changes are popular

To reduce healthcare costs

To protect jobs

To increase government revenue

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following achievements is NOT mentioned by the speaker?

Reducing unemployment

Increasing the minimum wage

Providing free GP care

Building new hospitals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on the impact of rapid policy changes on businesses?

They are beneficial

They have a real impact

They are easily manageable

They have no impact

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker emphasize a balanced approach in policy changes?

To increase political support

To reduce government spending

To avoid overwhelming businesses

To ensure fairness to all parties