Where should Ireland cut its public spending? Thoughts for Budget 2011 (II)
Two weeks ago, measures were proposed that would raise €6bn in new taxation by 2015. This post follows up by examining Ireland’s public spending. Like two weeks ago, it points out those areas where Ireland sticks out in international comparisons. It focuses on five areas of public expenditure – in particular capital investment and health-care – which if trimmed back to EU averages would save close to €10bn by 2015. Read more