The island is closer to balancing its books, in revenue terms, that originally suggested.
It should be possible by the February Budget to announce that the Island should no longer have to draw on reserves, according to the Chief Minister.
However, he warns, there still exists the need to plan ahead.
Balancing is fine, he says... .
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Skills Strategy hopes to tackle 'significant' skills shortage
Part of Island Plan to create and fill 5,000 new jobs by 2032
Loganair to remove Saturday service to Birmingham
Temporary changes take effect in May
Trial for Douglas man who denies keying car
62-year-old been bailed
Southern Pool board welcomes assurances over site's future
Follows 'positive' meeting with government
Looneys of Ramsey to close
Number of factors behind the decision
Future of Belfast flights 'precarious' due to low passenger numbers
Chief Minister says work is ongoing to make the route commercially viable
