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Finally let’s return to the Minister’s statement of 28
th
April which concluded
as follows,
“A growing economy is not an end in itself – it is the means by which we will
improve living standards, create employment and deliver better public services
to the Irish people.
Economic recovery provides us with the platform upon which to build for a
future of economic growth, job creation and increased living standards.
We must never again repeat the mistakes that left Ireland on the verge of
bankruptcy in 2010 and resulted in a lost decade and such hardship in the lives
of so many people.
This Government’s strategy of steady, stable economic growth will benefit all
of our citizens. It will provide the resources for investment in our public
services. It will fund the building of new schools, health centres and essential
infrastructure. It will deliver secure jobs to more people than ever before in
the history of the State, it will put more money in people’s pockets and give
people security around their income and their pensions. It will entice our
emigrants to return home and they in turn will help to build strong
communities throughout the Country”.
THANK YOU
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