tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2826531655042170344.post201654699621844092..comments2024-03-26T11:29:52.986+00:00Comments on Economic Incentives: At-risk-of-poverty or social exclusionSeamushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15679299530222667673noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2826531655042170344.post-50297427076690656502013-10-08T20:33:14.956+01:002013-10-08T20:33:14.956+01:00I have said before, and I repeat now, this is at t...I have said before, and I repeat now, this is at the heart of many social issues in Ireland. If we could bring Ireland's VLWI rates even into line with the European average, then welfare spending would fall, tax revenues would rise (a little), employment rates would rise, and AROPE should fall.<br /><br />This was an issue during 1995-2005, but was not addressed.Stephen McNenahttp://www.nuigalway.ienoreply@blogger.com