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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

How Will Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Fund Their Promises?

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have published a joint framework document for a potential coalition. The d...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:46 PM - 16 Apr 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

How Will Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Fund Their Promises?

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:46 PM - 16 Apr 2020

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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have published a joint framework document for a potential coalition.

The document contains ten key missions for the next government, including rebuilding the economy after the COVID-19 crisis.

But concerns have been raised about the cost of the promises made and how they will be funded if both parties get into power.

Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs and Sunday Independent columnist, joined us to give his view.

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