Here is the third of the Insight Debate series, which we partner with NCI and The Irish Times. This debate is chaired by Karen Coleman.
Motion: This house believes that Ireland cannot afford a bloated and inefficient public sector.
Proposing the motion:
- Mark Fielding, Chief Executive, ISME
- Austin Hughes, Chief Economist, KBC Bank
- Pat McArdle, Economist & Irish Times columnist
Opposing the motion:
- Blair Horan, General Secretary, CPSU
- Jack O’Connor, General President, SIPTU
- Ruairi Quinn TD
