Major state investment plan needed for recovery

12/01/2012

Writing in today's Irish Times, Paul Sweeney says: "All are agreed that Ireland is in deep trouble. However, there is now clear evidence that the level of austerity being imposed is causing damage. While it is important to be upbeat, policymakers must base their prescriptions on evidence, not on hope. There appears to be a growing intolerance of those who are critical of current failing policy, even as the evidence becomes overwhelming".

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