Should the government spend less money on Dublin and more on the regions?
It’s the mantra of the election so far: “Keep the recovery going” but there are fears that there is a two-tier recovery as pace of growth slows in rural areas
Dublin is powering ahead with building cranes returning to the skyline as well as jobs but rural towns and villages are stagnating with boarded up businesses dominating high streets.
John Moranm, former secretary general at the department of finance debates the issue with Aebhric McGibney, Director of Public & International Affairs at Dublin Chamber of Commerce.
General election candidate and Fianna Fail TD for Galway West Éamon Ó Cuív says some jobs are better suited to rural Ireland.
But Independent TD for Dublin North Central Finian McGrath says it's a myth that all is well in Dublin and that the city needs capital investment.
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