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Here we go again - Lisbon 2

Posted on | December 11, 2008 | No Comments

Did we not learn in May 08, the eye was taken off the ball and our economy is going down the drain.

Too much discussion about Lisbon, this and that. It is going to happen whether we agree to it or not so please can we just focus on the economy as thousands loose their jobs.

Better Health, Better Services for all - WE CAN - but not if we focus on Lisbon for the next 6 months.

Category: Economy

Where’s the Stimulus?

Posted on | November 24, 2008 | No Comments

Both America and the UK have announced stimulus packages as they recognise the need to restore confidence. Where’s Ours? It’s Basic. There will be less need for cut backs if there is activity in the economy. With the current proposals it’s looks like the Irish market is going to get a lot worse before it can get better.

For years the property market was boosted with tax breaks and concessions when demand was already high.

Where is the fuel for the fire, when it really needs it?

Where is the belief in the Irish people, We can create international successful companies and attract or retain thousands of jobs.

We can work through this and become stronger, We just ain’t being given any direction at the moment.

It’s time for the people to show the way. WE CAN.

Category: Comment

From Celtic Tiger to Headless Chicken

Posted on | November 14, 2008 | No Comments

In six months this country has gone from Celtic Tiger to Headless chicken.

How we lost focus.

  • Change of Taoiseach - April 2008 - Waiting to see how the new man will perform!
  • Lisbon Campaign - May - June 2008 - The real issues were forgotton!
  • Banking Crisis - September 2008 - Bailouts for the Banking fueled Boom!
  • Budget Controversy - October 2008 - Small cutbacks with big impacts, with no real benefits!

All of these have detracted from the creation of a strong economy that will generate and maintain long term jobs. Resulting in stable growth and income for the Government to offer the services that the Irish people deserve.

The downward spiral has begun and stopping it will be difficult.

As a nation - WE CAN

Category: Economy