It’s time for some long-term thinking

The economic recovery gives us a chance to do what we have failed to do in the past – implement policies for the long term. We should start with the pensions crisis

Brian Hayes
Brian Hayes

Recently, the ESRI said that we actually could have a budget surplus within two years.

They raised the prospect that the economy might be overheating. Last week, the central

Bank said that the economy was not in need of any further stimulation.

Putting money aside for future pensions is a good way to take the heat out of the

economy. When you have it, save it for the rainy day. Or at least ...