The Chief Minister says the Manx government is on course to re-balance its budget.
However, Allan Bell admits there is pain to come as the Island continues to tackle the VAT bombshell which saw income cut by a third.
Speaking on Sunday Opinion on Manx Radio, Mr Bell says everyone has to be prepared to accelerate the rate of change in slimming down government.
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Hopes DOI and striking bus drivers could meet
Unite the Union members are about to enter a third round of industrial action
Blocked gullies found to be cause of Castle Street flood
Problems 'not linked to the sewerage system'
'Only a very small number' needing support cashing benefits cheques
Minister confident those yet to cash cheques can access payments
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'Many of us believe this would permanently change the character of our Island'
Fire and Rescue Service respond to HGV incident
Driver was trapped due to injuries sustained in the collision