It would be interesting to get information on how many people are employed are in Ireland on contract now. It seems to be a rapidly growing sector during this recession. This of course is going to cause major revenue problems for the government. The minimum wage or...
Hi David Like many of the 2nd generation Irish in Britain, I have fond memories of the summer holidays in Ireland in the 1970s, when our parents used to take us on their compulsory holidays back to the West. No Costa del Sol for us, instead we had our two weeks in...
Make the study of economics compulsory in secondary schools – but sweeten the pill by making it an Ordinary Level subject with honours level points for University applications. This will enhance the economic savvy of our young people and help prevent another...
David i agree with you, increasing Taxes and cutting goverment spending is going to be disastrous. I believe you and your collegues who understand the circumstances and the economic cycle, “The Dept of Finance are the most conservative of any dept in...
Create a new financial regulatory body with red-tape-slashing CAB-style powers – the Untouchables if you will – staffed by a small team of independent economists (I can think of one), an accountant, some coppers (with no relatives in financial institutions...
Amend the electoral system to prevent the husbands, wives, sons, daughters, nephews and nieces of a TD from running for that Dail seat in the event of their death, resignation or retirement. This would help end the gombeen cronyism of our elected representatives. I...
