The Summer Economic Statement charts a course for Ireland from now until 2022. But will it help increase wages, or make housing more affordable? Is it a plan, or a wishlist?
Making a statement is easy, but taking action on the economy is much harder. What is needed is clarity, focus - and a measure of equanimity
Words are important. They are the vessels we use to keep our thoughts in place. Some words are magic. I like the word ‘equanimity’. Someone with equanimity is as stable when things are going well as when they are going badly. I deeply wish for a domestic economy with equanimity.
So, apparently, does Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe.
With equanimity, we could plan a bit better. The Department of Education would be able ...
