‘Pretty obvious’ that President is clued into economic trends, says Paschal Donohoe

Minister for Public Expenditure says it's ‘wonderful to have a president who wants to initiate these debates', after Michael D Higgins' criticised how the discipline is framed in Ireland

Paschal Donohoe has said he believes Michael D Higgins holds “well updated” views on economics, saying the President raised “some very interesting points” during a speech on the subject last week that prompted a biting backlash from several leading economists.

The Minister for Public Expenditure told reporters today that it was “brilliant” to see a discussion around economic thought, adding that it is “wonderful to have a president who wants to initiate these debates”.

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