Asked if Ireland should pursue pro-natalist policies to raise birthrates, Paschal Donohoe says people’s number of children is “a choice for families”, while Chief Economist John McCarthy says “Pro-natalist policies have been shown to have virtually no impact” in other countries.
“Minister Chambers has made a very important point.”
Demographic decline.
“Anything that big will have consequences.”
Creature captured.
“He did not provide any campaign advice, nor was he involved in the campaign team.”
New data.
Ireland has gone beyond what was required historically.
28 people in the centre at the time.
Doubling down.
Penny drop moment for politicians.
Recovered.