Aidan Regan: Greens must avoid falling into deficit trap
Entering a coalition that prioritises deficit reduction over investment and growth would be political suicide for the party
It is worth remembering the historic change brought about by the 2020 general election. For the first time ever, the two dominant centre-right parties failed to receive 50 per cent of the seats. Neither is in a position to command and lead a majority in government. For the first time ever, there is a clear left/right partisan divide in the Irish parliament. This partisan divide is normal across Europe. But it means government formation is...
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